Consumer Reports and Consumerist are hosting a panel on how online media is making a difference for consumers. Panelists include myself, Ben Popken, Craig Newmark, Rachel Sklar, and Bob Sullivan. Moderated by Kevin Mckean, VP and Editorial Director of Consumer Reports. Come and meet some of the Consumerist gang, get a free drink, hear some media folks jaw, that sort of thing. Tuesday, May 19, 6-8pm, NY, NY. Hit rsvp@consumerist.com for location (it’s downtown) and complimentary cocktail. Space limited to first 125 respondents. Fancy invite, inside:

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