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Six steps to engagingyour local media

Henry Howard - Deputy Director of Media & Communications

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• Foster relationships with editors, reporters, producers, etc.

• Learn how to help them help you

Get personalSTEP 1

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• Early and often

• Media release vs. media advisory

• Why do I care?

• Double and triple check information

• Follow up

Promote your eventsSTEP 2

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• Why

• How

Make it localSTEP 3

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• Follow media outlets on social media

• Engage and tag them on social media

• Praise publicly, scold secretly

Get socialSTEP 4

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• Why

• How

Follow UpSTEP 5

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• Why

• Resources

• Awards

Join TALMASTEP 6

legion.org/talma

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Thank you