Managing Responsibility in Tumultuous Times: Mass-media, what part does it play within the CSR commitment?

The media sector provides news, information, stories and opinions among which are to be mentioned CSR issues as priority subjects. The role of media within the CSR context is obvious: the journalists transmit the message through their personal view and influence public opinion. But are media absolved of being socially responsible? Most CSR stories cover “green” or “blue” as primordial ways of acting and sharpening our civic duties. Being the society’s watchdog what do media play within CSR?

Key learning points:

  • Learn from media representatives actions what kind of CSR commitment is more appropriate in order to get your story prioritized
  • Learn how to be on the media side and understand their expectations
  • Explore the media CSR practices and learn from their case studies what are the most credible ways of implementing and doing CSR
Confirmed speakers:
  • Cristina Simion, Managing Director at Edipresse Group
  • Yannis Freris, Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainable Development at Gefyra S.A.
  • Elisabeta Roman, Editor anchor at the Money Channel
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Paolo Chighine

Paolo Chighine

Head of External Relations at Enel Romania

Andrew Jenkins

Andrew Jenkins

Sustainable Development Manager – Products at Aliance Boots

Andrew Marshall - Roberts

Andrew Marshall - Roberts

Head of Corporate Responsibility for Standard Life plc

Peter R. White

Peter R. White

Director for Global Sustainability at Procter and Gamble

Juan Ramon Silva Ferrada

Juan Ramon Silva Ferrada

Area General Manager of Sustainability at ACCIONA

Nikos Avlonas

Nikos Avlonas

Managing Director of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence

Freya Williams

Freya Williams

Co-founder and global planning director of OgilvyEarth

Andreas Beckmann

Andreas Beckmann

Director at WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme   

Laura Maanavilja

Laura Maanavilja

Communication Manager at CSR Europe

Yiannis Lagos

Yiannis Lagos

Chief Operational Officer at Alexandrion Group and  Managing Partner at People First

Mircea Geoana

Mircea Geoana

Chairman of the Romanian Senate

Torsten G. Christen

Torsten G. Christen

National expert at the European Commission

Thomas Osburg

Thomas Osburg

Director Europe - Corporate Affairs for Intel Corp.

Yannis Freris

Yannis Freris

Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainable Development at Gefyra S.A.

Huzaifa Khorakiwala

Huzaifa Khorakiwala

Executive Director of Wockhardt and CEO of Wockhardt Foundation

Eli Roman

Eli Roman

Editor anchor at The Money Channel