Building Influence Beyond Long Island’s Borders
A Masterclass in Media Strategy to Strengthen Government Relations
🎟 Event Details:
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026*
🕘 9 a.m.–12 noon
📍 58 S. Service Road, Lower Level
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Organizations that consistently earn credible media attention are better positioned to attract funding, shape policy conversations, and protect their interests when decisions are made.
This masterclass breaks down how strategic media relations can strengthen your government relations efforts and what it takes to ensure your voice carries into state and national conversations.
Sponsored by St. Joseph’s University, Northwell Health, and Protiviti.
*New date! Rescheduled from Feb. 26 due to snow storm.
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What You'll Learn
• Why most local coverage never reaches policymakers — and what changes that
• How the media ecosystem influences policy perception and funding visibility
• How to position your organization so coverage supports your government relations strategy
• What state and national editors look for when selecting stories with policy impact
• How to build media credibility that strengthens institutional influence beyond Long Island
Why This Matters
Organizations that integrate media strategy with government relations gain a measurable advantage in funding, policy influence, and public credibility. Those that treat media as a separate component (or afterthought) risk being absent from the conversations that shape their future.