Media Networking Lunch

Mix and mingle with media pros

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 15
Franklin Hall, Presidents Hall

Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating. Let’s scale back the conversation, hear from the pros, and explore their best suggestions for networking success!

11:30 a.m.-noon

Alumni will be assigned a table based on their area of expertise (two per table).
Students will select a table based on their interests (six students, first come first served).
Eat and chat with industry professionals.

Noon-12:30 p.m.

Mini-panel featuring tips/tricks, highlights/failures, guided by Luci Rainey. Panelists include:

Sia Nyorkor
Sean Smith
Alicia Webb

12:30-1 p.m.

Conversation starters at the table – alumni to guide conversations and students can practice in smaller groups.

Sia Nyorkor

BAJ'00, anchor, reporter, WKYC-TV

Sia Nyorkor is an Emmy-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience across television, radio, documentary, and digital platforms. She joined WKYC 3News in 2025 as an anchor and reporter, co-anchoring “Front Row Fridays” and reporting for “What’s Next at 11 p.m.” Previously, she worked at WTHR in Indianapolis and WOIO in Cleveland, where she earned multiple Gracie and Press Club of Cleveland awards for impactful storytelling. Sia is active in NABJ, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and local community service.

Sean Smith

BA'95, PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER, THIRD STREET ATTENTION AGENCY

Third Street has grown from an idea on a napkin to an award-winning creative partner for consumer and B2B brands internationally. Sean’s perspectives on communication and business trends have been featured in multiple media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, and FastCompany.com. Prior to launching Third Street, Sean led the marketing efforts for all rock-formatted stations at CBS Radio. He has also held leadership positions at the legendary WXRT-FM in Chicago and WRRM-FM in his hometown of Cincinnati, where he started his career as an on-air personality known as The Prize Doctor.

Alicia Webb

BAJ'04, PR/communications consultant, Bright Spot Public Relations, LLC

Alicia has held roles in media relations, corporate communications, event planning and brand management with several organizations including Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Generation Bio, and M. Holland Company. Alicia is also a certified life coach. She is on the board of directors for the Chicago chapter of the IU Alumni Association and is a member of the IU Media School Alumni Board.

Media Networking Lunch

Mix and mingle with media pros

Sia Nyorkor

Sean Smith

Alicia Webb

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