Meet up highlighted by networking opportunities, industry speakers
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. in room Delfino 4001AB in the Venetian, the Sportsmen's Alliance will sponsor the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Basecamp Meet-Up. The event is free and open to POMA members and all SHOT Show media attendees.
"The Sportsmen's Alliance is dedicated to protecting our way of life, and a large part of that is keeping the outdoor media apprised of the legislative and legal attacks we're facing, important research and other industry insights," said Rob Sexton, senior vice president of the Sportsmen's Alliance. "Bringing all outdoor media together at SHOT Show only makes sense and we're proud to be a part of it."
The POMA Basecamp series is designed to bring outdoor media together to gather, align and grow while also creating meaningful and enjoyable networking opportunities for media professionals. No registration is necessary to attend this POMA Meet Up. Non-members are invited to attend and learn more about the industry and media opportunities. The event will include brief updates sponsors, complimentary beer, door prizes and time for networking.
This year's speakers are all sponsors of the event and include:
Rob Sexton, Senior Vice President, Sportsmen's Alliance
Will discuss the key legislative and legal battles facing the industry and how the Sportsmen's Alliance is countering those attacks daily.
Justin Morrissey, Director, Social Media, NSSF – The Firearm Trade Association
Will give an overview on SHOT Show's impact, and NSSF resources and research available to media professionals.
Tony Schoonen, CEO, Boone and Crockett Club
Will disclose the results of five years of research providing the most comprehensive review of domestic wildlife poaching in U.S. history.
Kevin Reese, Senior Media Relations Specialist, Pulsar
Will share information about Pulsar and tout the benefits of a POMA membership. Reese is the immediate past president of POMA.
"POMA is deeply appreciative of the Sportsmen's Alliance and all of our sponsors for their support of our Basecamp Meet-Up," said Stephanie Spika Hickey, executive director of POMA. "A core part of POMA's mission is empowering outdoor communicators by connecting media professionals with industry leaders, and Basecamp is designed to do just that. We encourage all media members to attend this event to gather, align and grow."
The Sportsmen's Alliance guarantees hunting, fishing and trapping for the American sportsman now and forever. We're there when sportsmen need us most. We are the only organization specifically created to protect the individual hunter, angler and trapper – no matter the threat. We will never compromise when it comes to defending our way of life in the courts, in the legislatures, in the public square and at the ballot box. We make this promise to the American sportsman: we will never give up and never give in while proudly securing our future against those seeking to destroy our values, beliefs, and traditions. Stay connected to Sportsmen's Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Professional Outdoor Media Association
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) empowers outdoor communicators by promoting excellence in content creation, fostering business growth and connecting media professionals with industry leaders. We champion honest, responsible storytelling in traditional outdoor sports and conservation, while mentoring the next generation of media.