the wind up and the pitch: best ways to work with the media
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Sheena McFarlandCommunications Specialist at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business
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Tell Your Story• There is less time than ever for journalists• It’s a Copy and Paste world• Don’t forget the details
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What to Include in a Release• Date• Time• Place• Contact Info
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It’s All About the Timing• Look at the calendar• Know the weekend/holiday staff• Give enough warning
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Building Relationships• Mutual respect• Pitch features, even when under attack• Be Responsive and Anticipate Needs• Tell journalists of errors