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The Forward is nationwide, but it has been underrepresented in one particular area — the South By Southwest! You can help us change that.

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The Forward has had its finger on the Jewish pulse for over 120 years and has been part of the digital media landscape for nearly a decade. In the past three years, our ambitious new digital strategy has allowed us to reach a wider, younger audience while still offering the insight for which we are famed. Whether investigative news stories, provocative opinion pieces or insightful culture articles, we have successfully gone from being the weekly Forward to once again become the Jewish Daily Forward.

Vote for the Forward’s panel at SXSW now.

SXSW, a world renowned conference of professionals in media, film, and music, recognizes the Forward as a cutting edge leader in digital publishing and has invited our CEO & Publisher, Rachel Fishman Feddersen to join one of the panels that’s competing to be heard. As part of “Building a Better Media Company” Rachel will provide insight on innovative digital strategies and audience engagement together with speakers from other companies that have undergone similar digital expansion.

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But we can’t get there without your help! The Forward’s panel has to gain more votes in order to attend SXSW. Vote for the Forward today and help us reach new audiences!

Vote for the Forward’s panel at SXSW now.

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I’m an avid Forward reader because it ticks so many of my essential boxes: excellent journalism, Jewish focus and diverse viewpoints. In today’s political climate, what I most appreciate is the Forward’s independence — made possible by the generosity of its membership.

The Forward is committed to bringing you unbiased, nuanced Jewish news. From my position as board chair, I see an exciting future as we expand our position as the definitive independent voice of contemporary American Judaism.

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