1. Time 100 Gala
#1 Media Event
The celebration of power and influence exhibits broad appeal by crafting a unique mix of celebrity honorees and minglers from across genres—including Lena Dunham, Joe Biden, Jimmy Fallon, and Arianna Huffington in 2013. Next: Spring 2014
The celebration of power and influence exhibits broad appeal by crafting a unique mix of celebrity honorees and minglers from across genres—including Lena Dunham, Joe Biden, Jimmy Fallon, and Arianna Huffington in 2013. Next: Spring 2014
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
2. National Magazine Awards
#2 Media Event
"The Ellies"—the highest honor in the world of glossy paper publishing—has expanded to digital categories in recent years and retooled with a more relaxed dinner setting. Next: Spring 2014
"The Ellies"—the highest honor in the world of glossy paper publishing—has expanded to digital categories in recent years and retooled with a more relaxed dinner setting. Next: Spring 2014
Photo: Courtesy of ASME
3. National Book Foundation's National Book Awards
#3 Media Event
The seven-decade-old award is still one of print publishing's most prestigious prizes and a must-attend evening for many agents, authors, and publishers. Next: November 2013
The seven-decade-old award is still one of print publishing's most prestigious prizes and a must-attend evening for many agents, authors, and publishers. Next: November 2013
Photo: Aslan Chalom
4. The New Yorker Festival
#4 Media Event
Author Malcom Gladwell, rockers Vampire Weekend, and rocker-author Patti Smith were among the big names appearing at this highbrow cultural festival in 2012. Next: October 2013
Author Malcom Gladwell, rockers Vampire Weekend, and rocker-author Patti Smith were among the big names appearing at this highbrow cultural festival in 2012. Next: October 2013
Photo: Courtesy of The New Yorker
5. Glamour Women of the Year Awards
#5 Media Event
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and photographer Annie Leibovitz were among the women honored at the diverse celebration of feminine accomplishment in 2012. Next: November 2013
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and photographer Annie Leibovitz were among the women honored at the diverse celebration of feminine accomplishment in 2012. Next: November 2013
Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage for Glamour Magazine
6. Peabody Awards
#6 Media Event
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley is set to serve as M.C. at the awards honoring quality television, which will fete HBO's Girls this year. Next: May 20, 2013
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley is set to serve as M.C. at the awards honoring quality television, which will fete HBO's Girls this year. Next: May 20, 2013
Photo: Anders Krusberg/Peabody Awards
7. New York Women in Communications' Matrix Awards
#7 Media Event
Hosted by Joan Rivers in 2013, the long-running luncheon pays homage to women in media. Next: April 2014
Hosted by Joan Rivers in 2013, the long-running luncheon pays homage to women in media. Next: April 2014
Photo: maryannerussell.com
8. BookExpo America
#8 Media Event (new to the list)
The retooled old-media publishing event is adding new media sponsors like the Huffington Post in 2013, and it also brings in a larger array of publishers from global markets. Next: May 29-June 1, 2013
The retooled old-media publishing event is adding new media sponsors like the Huffington Post in 2013, and it also brings in a larger array of publishers from global markets. Next: May 29-June 1, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of BookExpo America
