Major anticipation building for Digital Journal's 'Future of Media' event
tomorrow, Sept 8

TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - DigitalJournal.com is gearing up to host its must-see panel discussion on Sept. 8 featuring some of the most influential leaders in Canadian media and business.

Dubbed The Future of Media, the event takes place in Toronto and features speakers from Facebook, the Globe and Mail, Global News and more.

The Future of Media begins as a live panel discussion that will explore how media organizations are adapting to the Web, how social media has influenced journalism, and what the future holds for media professionals. The event ends with an interactive Q&A with audience members and users on Twitter and Facebook.

This highly anticipated event will take place Wednesday, September 8 at the Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen Street West) at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and guests are advised to arrive early because demand is so high.

The Future of Media panel includes a diverse line-up of industry leaders: Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook in Canada; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor of the Globe and Mail Digital; David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Kunal Gupta, CEO of Polar Mobile; and Mark Evans, a digital marketing and social media strategist and co-founder of the MESH conference. The Future of Media will be moderated by DigitalJournal.com.

Panelists will address how social and digital media are changing traditional journalism; why social services such as Facebook are increasingly being regarded as a discovery point for news; how real-time information is changing mainstream media and the role of mobile devices; and how changing media consumption habits offer a glimpse into the future of media.

"Digital Journal's Future of Media event explores the changing face of media and makes it relevant to anyone interested in news, journalism and social media," says Chris Hogg, DigitalJournal.com's CEO and co-founder of the Future of Media speaker series. "We're anticipating another sell-out event because media professionals want to be a step ahead to learn about their evolving industry."

In the weeks following the event, DigitalJournal.com has seen unprecedented anticipation and interest from media outlets, journalists and executives working at online start-ups across North America.

The Future of Media event is sponsored by Queensway Audi, Toronto's No. 1 Audi dealer; Suite 66, Canada's largest independent online advertising sales organization; Dell Canada; Rogers Wireless; Flip Video; Palm; and CNW Group, Canada's leading newswire provider.

At The Future of Media event, sponsors are providing many high-end gadgets and tech toys as raffle prizes to attendees. The prizes include: a 32GB Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G (3G data plan sold separately) courtesy of Suite 66; a Dell Studio 15 notebook with artist lid courtesy of Dell Canada; 5 Flip Ultra HD camcorders courtesy of Flip Video; a Samsung Galaxy S Captivate smartphone courtesy of Rogers Wireless; and a Palm Pre smartphone with Touchstone Charging Dock courtesy of Palm. 

More info on the event can be found by visiting DigitalJournal.com/djfom or the following social media release: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/digital-journal/digital-journal-announces-the-future-of-media-event

An exclusive one-on-one TV interview with Facebook Canada's Managing Director, Jordan Banks, can also be seen on DigitalJournal.com ahead of the event

About DigitalJournal.com:

DigitalJournal.com is a global digital media company and online news outlet read by millions of people. Headquartered in Toronto, DigitalJournal.com covers breaking news from around the world and is a recognized leader in social news with 25,000 reporters in 175 countries around the world. DigitalJournal.com also consults news organizations on how to empower their audience to acquire content, drive revenue and increase engagement from digital media properties.

About The Future of Media:

DigitalJournal.com started its annual Future of Media event in 2009 to bring media executives, entrepreneurs, developers and journalists into one place to talk about changes in the media landscape. As the only free event of its kind, it's widely talked about and widely attended by the who's who in Canadian media and business.

For further information:

For images, interview opportunities, press passes to the event, contact Digital Journal CEO Chris Hogg at 416-410-9675 or [email protected]