Benefits of Membership

We bring the New York local news media together with the business community. No other organization gives you the chance to meet the news media face-to-face… no other organization gives you the opportunity to get yourself into the news…… no other organization gives you the tools to understand your local news media to make you a media savvy consumer and a better business competitor.

Join us to get:

• Access to the New York Local News Media
  Get to know the reporters, editors and news directors who are responsible for putting out the local news. Getting the attention of the news media is the biggest part of the battle of getting news coverage. We do it for you.
   
• Substantial Discounts on FMC Events and Products
  The discounts apply not only to you, but to all members of your company.
  
  
• Access to the Fair Media Council
  For advice, questions, complaints and anything related to local news. Call anytime, make an appointment or visit with us on our Open House days. We’re here for you.
  
  
• FREE FMC Media Guide
  For than 60 pages of contact info on the New York local news media. The FMC Media Guide is updated every year and is included in your annual membership fee.
  
  
• NEW! Exhibit at Connection Day
  The largest conference in the country that brings the local news media out to meet the public, Connection Day is the perfect forum for exhibiting and telling your story to our more than 600 Connection Day attendees. Only member companies, communications-related companies, educational institutions and news organizations are eligible to exhibit at FMC’s Connection Day.
  
  
• Exclusive Networking
  With media, media decision makers and community, business and nonprofit leaders. No other organization in the region or the country serves as the bridge to bring the news media out to the community. It’s your opportunity to market your company, products and services as well as position yourself as an expert in your industry. Before you can grow your business, people need to know you exist. Getting into the news brings customers to your door.
  
  

• Events To Take You Inside Media
  Attend, learn, network and build your business in an exclusive environment.
  
  
• Events Tailored To Help You Grow Your Business
  Our Media Fix Workshops are specifically designed to help you improve and increase your communication efforts. Our Media Savvy Breakfasts give you the chance to meet the media and ask what you’ve always wanted to know about television news, newspapers, cable, radio and the Internet. After every event, you get to walk away with tips and strategies to build your business.
  
  
• Products To Teach You What the Media Doesn’t Want You To Know
  Handbooks, advice columns, opinions on local media. We’re your full-service agency for local media matters.
  
  
• Forums for Participating in the News Process
  Because the media is not the judge and jury, we teach you how to talk back to the news media, how to recognize when they haven’t played fair, and what you can do about it.
  
  
• Monthly Newsletter
  We give you updates on our activities, insider tips and opinions on timely topics affecting local news.
  
  
• Media Savvy, The Blog
  Read the latest entries and post comments and questions of your own.
  
  
• Media Complaint Department
  Have a problem with the media? Call us. We can help.
  
  
• Public Advocacy
  We’re the voice of the public for all local media issues. Your company name on our roster gives us the power to get the new media’s attention… and makes them listen when we issue opinions. Be part of the fight for quality local news.
  
  
• Independent Analysis of Your Corporate Image
  Wondering if you are conveying the right image in the media? We’ll give you an independent assessment, and suggest media training or presentation training for CEOs and senior-level management, if needed.
  
  

• Media Market Demographics
  With the buying and selling of media comes different formats and different audiences. We keep you abreast of the changes, to help you make the most of your marketing, public relations and advertising efforts.