Rob on the Road: Upcoming speaking engagements

By Rob Golub

Back in the day, I wrote a weekly feature column at a daily, called “Rob on the Road.” In the newsroom, people enjoyed poking fun at it when they ran into me – “Rob on the Stairs!”

Now, this distinguished tradition in journalism is back, as a list of upcoming speaking engagements. Yes, you can make fun of me. But please also root for me as I work to get the word out that emotional engagement of a journalism audience is our magic bullet!

Rob on the Road:

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

In person speaker, in Chicago: “Connecting Media & Community: Reframing Purpose, Possibility and Partnerships,” a one-day conference by Public Narrative. Dec. 3, 2025. Speaking on emotional engagement.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Virtual panelist, at American Society of Journalists and Authors annual conference, “Freelancer’s Blueprint: Navigating A Shifting Landscape.” April 20, 2026. Panel will be on how to launch and grow a local news operation.

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