Media and Environmental Issues. A FAIR speaking event is a good way of initiating media activism in your community. It helps spread awareness, raise funds, create publicity and build grassroots media activism campaigns. Local universities will often sponsor FAIR speakers. With the college covering the honorarium and travel costs, FAIR speakers can then do separate events to benefit your local group.
Universities usually schedule speakers well in advance, so plan the event early.
If campus money is not available, charging admission or making a fundraising pitch at the end can often cover your costs. Speakers are available on a sliding scale, plus travel costs. Contact Steve Rendall at FAIR for pricing and scheduling information. Size of Audience Roughly estimate how many people you expect to attend the event. It is often difficult to predict the turnout precisely, so choose a venue that will allow for a larger or smaller audience.