Media Council Membership

Where Media Leaders Debate and Determine the Future of the Industry

In a media landscape changing at the speed of light, where can you go to distill the challenges and seize the opportunities facing our industry? Established in 2002, the Media Council is the premier forum for top executives to explore the critical issues facing media now. Membership in the Paley Center Media Council is only offered to top-tier executives, ensuring that today’s leaders meet peer-to-peer for candid discussion and a collegial exchange of ideas.

We host over 30 events annually in New York and Los Angeles, attracting speakers across the media landscape—from the corridors of Washington D.C and the studio backlots of Hollywood to the laboratories of Silicon Valley.

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Annual Membership includes:

 • Exclusive invitations to events at our New York and Beverly Hills locations
 • A leadership position in the thoughtful analysis of critical issues related to media and associated businesses
 • A dedicated website that offers breaking industry news, previews of upcoming sessions, and video highlights of recent events
 • Interaction with Media Council members as well as Paley Center Trustees, who are influential leaders in the media, technology, and financial industries
 • Briefing summaries on critical media issues explored in our Dialogue Series and Panel Discussions
 • Guest invitations to various Media Council programs

Apply for Membership

If you are interested in becoming a Media Council member, please contact us by email with a copy of your bio at mediacouncil@paleycenter.org.

 

What Members and Sponsors Say

"I've found the Media Council to be a sort of wrestling ring for competitive ideas. You come out a bit bruised, sometimes, but always energized and enlightened."
 —Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP Group

"In view of the past year’s seismic events, there has never been a greater need for such a diverse organization to collectively focus on staying ahead of the challenges and seizing the opportunities that lie before us."
 —Marc Graboff, Cochairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios

"The Media Council provides a rare opportunity for industry leaders to share and debate ideas, and to ponder the role of media in society’s future. The discussions are relevant, engaging, and thought-provoking."
 —Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, President and CEO, Nokia Corporation

"The Media Council dialogues provide a provocative forum for no-holds-barred discussions."
 —Peter Chernin