You did it! You managed to get a news organization’s attention, and now they’re on their way over to interview you. Oh no! What have you done? Your heart is in your throat, your mouth is dry, and everything you
Your organization has a big announcement to make. One of the most effective and efficient ways to get the information out to the general public is to schedule a news conference, also referred to as a press conference. You pick
“But we were off the record” – We have heard this so many times. People blaming the media because they reported something that the person believed to be “off the record”.It’s really simple when the media are involved. You have to remember that
So the interview is over – and you are just left hanging. It’s a strange feeling and one that some people are just not prepared for. It’s like a date that seems to be going well, but you just don’t
We hope you never have to deal with hostile media. But if you ever find yourself in a crisis situation where the media are contact you there are some options that you can follow. Dealing with the hostile media No
Here is a media release blank form you can use to create a simple media release for your organization or event. It is very simple to use – all you need to do is complete the form and print it
A press release (or media release) is your invitation to the media to cover your story. But remember that is all it is – an invitation. Many media outlets get hundreds (even thousands in bigger cities) of press
To sum it up in a word, a journalist’s life is hectic. Most reporters are required to cover at least one story per day, sometimes as many as three or four, while also developing content for the future. When reporters
If you’re trying to get your story told by a journalist, it helps to know what journalists look for in a good news story. Newsrooms receive hundreds of “pitches” from various groups, organizations and individuals every day. Yours will be
Electronic, print, social media — different paths to reach your goals! All of these are forms of media that you can use to HUGE benefit to your organization. Knowing the differences — and similarities — between them will help you
