By Lee Williams
SAF Investigative Journalism Project
There has never been a better time to be a citizen journalist. The corporate media lost all credibility – followed by its audience – and the tools now available for independent news gatherers have never been better or more powerful.
All legacy media platforms have been hit hard economically – TV, print, radio and digital. Their advertising revenue has plummeted, and they’re laying off staffers while holding focus groups to understand why their audience left, and where they went.
It’s no secret why the corporate media is facing such dire straits. Nowadays, rather than simply reporting the news, most traditional journalists want to become their own brand. They see themselves as social media influencers rather than humble purveyors of truth. They believe their opinions matter more than facts – and their opinions are all extreme. As a result, they coddle and protect likeminded politicians while viciously attacking those who do not share their socialist beliefs.
Their unethical behavior has created a news vacuum of sorts. It’s opened the door for citizen journalists willing to tell the truth, and technology has made it easier for their voices to be heard.
The Second Amendment Foundation is fully committed to supporting citizen journalists – especially those who understand and value our right to keep and bear arms. For the first time ever, its Alternative Mass Media Conference – AAM-Con – is open to the general public. You can reserve your spot here.
“AMM-Con is a gathering of some of the top Second Amendment media who provide educational presentations about all things related to 2A media,” said Adam Kraut, executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation. “Typically, this conference is exclusive to media members only, but we recognize that each of us – through our friends, family and social media – can help spread the message.”
The free, one-day event will be held Friday Sept. 27, in conjunction with SAF’s 2024 Gun Rights Policy Conference. This year’s conference will take place at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, California from September 27th to September 29th.
For attendees, AAM-Con will be like drinking from a firehose. It offers a master class in guerilla journalism, all in just one day. Topics include Artificial Intelligence, social media strategies, legalese, getting published and much more.
Click here for a full list of speakers.
I will lead a presentation on interviewing skills and advanced reporting techniques, which will prove beneficial for all citizen journalists regardless of their platform – print, digital, YouTube, podcast, radio, broadcast or any other type of new media.
We have complained about the corporate media for too long. Now is the time to do something about their shoddy, biased reporting. AAM-Con will help you empower yourself and others to tell the truth about the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners, which the corporate media continues to ignore.
I hope to see you there.
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