Conference highlights rise of new media outlets

Via Yahoo News: On September 15 at New York University, Impact '05 will present an impressive array of speakers at a one-day conference about "the dramatic transformation of traditional media and the emergence of non-traditional media channels," according to a press release. Political strategist Joe Trippi will give a keynote address about the emergence of social networking software, podcasting and blogs. Other speakers include: NYTimes.com editor-in-chief Len Apcar, Salon's Joan Walsh and Technology Review's Jason Pontin.

Of special note is the scheduled appearance of the head of corporate communications for The American Red Cross, Charles Connor, who will speak about facing the communications challenges and successes of Hurricane Katrina.