Lessons from Louisville: A Debrief of Public Messaging as the World Watches

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 4CD, Colorado Convention Center

The arrest of the world’s top-ranked golfer and a mass shooting at a downtown bank placed Louisville, Kentucky, on the international stage. These high-profile incidents offer critical lessons in media relations and crisis communications. In this session, the former communications director of the Louisville Metro Police Department and the CEO of a government-focused crisis communications firm take you behind the scenes. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing media inquiries, crafting timely updates, and addressing misinformation—equipping them with tools to navigate the challenges of emotionally charged and widely publicized events.

Submitter(s)

Christopher Mannino

Chief (Ret.)/Vice President
Julie Parker Communications
Clermont, Florida, United States

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Speaker(s)

AI

Angela Ingram

Communications Specialist
Julie Parker Communications
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Julie Parker

CEO
Julie Parker Communications
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States