1. Time 100 Gala
#1 Media Event
The Time 100 Gala celebrates Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s most influential people. Last year’s slate included Viola Davis, Ryan Reynolds, RuPaul, Colin Kapernick, and Ashley Graham, with performances by honorees John Legend and Demi Lovato. Citi, Aston Martin, and Johnnie Walker sponsored the evening. Next: April 24, 2018
The Time 100 Gala celebrates Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s most influential people. Last year’s slate included Viola Davis, Ryan Reynolds, RuPaul, Colin Kapernick, and Ashley Graham, with performances by honorees John Legend and Demi Lovato. Citi, Aston Martin, and Johnnie Walker sponsored the evening. Next: April 24, 2018
Photo: Jemal Countess
2. National Magazine Awards
#2 Media Event
The American Society of Magazine Editors, in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, hosts the annual Ellies, which honor excellence in magazine journalism. This year the program will include new awards for Social Media and Digital Innovation, as well as the presentation of the ASME Award for Fiction. The guest list is limited to 500 magazine industry professionals. Next: March 13, 2018
The American Society of Magazine Editors, in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, hosts the annual Ellies, which honor excellence in magazine journalism. This year the program will include new awards for Social Media and Digital Innovation, as well as the presentation of the ASME Award for Fiction. The guest list is limited to 500 magazine industry professionals. Next: March 13, 2018
Photo: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for The Ellies
3. The New Yorker Festival
#3 Media Event
The 19th New Yorker Festival features engaging conversations between New Yorker staff and the world’s leading writers, artists, politicians, athletes, activists, and newsmakers. More than 20,000 people attend the annual event, which in 2017 featured appearances by Glenn Close, Rob Reiner, Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Bernstein, and rock climber Alex Honnold. Next: October 5-7, 2018
The 19th New Yorker Festival features engaging conversations between New Yorker staff and the world’s leading writers, artists, politicians, athletes, activists, and newsmakers. More than 20,000 people attend the annual event, which in 2017 featured appearances by Glenn Close, Rob Reiner, Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Bernstein, and rock climber Alex Honnold. Next: October 5-7, 2018
Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images for The New Yorker
4. National Book Awards
#4 Media Event
First presented in 1950, the National Book Foundation’s National Book Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in publishing. Cynthia Nixon hosted last year’s ceremony, where Scholastic's Richard Robinson and author Annie Proulx were honored with lifetime achievement awards. Next: November 14, 2018
First presented in 1950, the National Book Foundation’s National Book Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in publishing. Cynthia Nixon hosted last year’s ceremony, where Scholastic's Richard Robinson and author Annie Proulx were honored with lifetime achievement awards. Next: November 14, 2018
Photo: Beowulf Sheehan
5. New York Women in Communications’ Matrix Awards
#5 Media Event
The Matrix Awards raise money to fund scholarships and educational programs for women. Katie Couric emceed the 2017 ceremony, which was hosted by Hearst Magazines and honored industry power players including Meryl Streep, Sheryl Sandberg, and Tina Fey. IPG will host in 2018. Next: April 23, 2018
The Matrix Awards raise money to fund scholarships and educational programs for women. Katie Couric emceed the 2017 ceremony, which was hosted by Hearst Magazines and honored industry power players including Meryl Streep, Sheryl Sandberg, and Tina Fey. IPG will host in 2018. Next: April 23, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Matrix Awards
6. Book Expo America
#6 Media Event
In 2018, BookExpo America will shift its focus from a traditional trade show to a how-to conference on achieving success in the publishing business. The event will take place again at the Jacob K. Javits Center, drawing booksellers, publishers, agents, and others in the industry. Dave Eggers and Jacqueline Woodson are among the authors slated to appear. Next: May 30-June 1, 2018
In 2018, BookExpo America will shift its focus from a traditional trade show to a how-to conference on achieving success in the publishing business. The event will take place again at the Jacob K. Javits Center, drawing booksellers, publishers, agents, and others in the industry. Dave Eggers and Jacqueline Woodson are among the authors slated to appear. Next: May 30-June 1, 2018
Photo: Enrique Malfavon
7. Peabody Awards
#7 Media Event
As the electronic media industry has evolved, so have the prestigious Peabody Awards, which now encompass categories in radio, television/video, and interactive/web. Actress Rashida Jones hosted last year’s event, which included winners from HBO Entertainment, FX Networks, BBC One, Netflix, and CNN. The awards are from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia but given at a ceremony in New York. Next: May 19, 2018
As the electronic media industry has evolved, so have the prestigious Peabody Awards, which now encompass categories in radio, television/video, and interactive/web. Actress Rashida Jones hosted last year’s event, which included winners from HBO Entertainment, FX Networks, BBC One, Netflix, and CNN. The awards are from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia but given at a ceremony in New York. Next: May 19, 2018
Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for Peabody
