Media as Global Diplomat

The Global Media Marketplace

What is the responsibility of free market commercial media to serve the greater public good in the global media age? This panel will consider the role of "unintended" stereotypes in shaping the image of the US abroad and the perils of uninformed citizens at home due to declining news coverage of international events.

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Panelists:

Edward Borgerding
Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Media Company

Carol Giacomo
Editorial Board Member, The New York Times

Mika Salmi
President of Global Digital Media of MTV Networks

Smita Singh
Director, Global Development Program, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Sydney Suissa
Executive Vice President of Content, National Geographic Channels International