the wind up and the pitch: best ways to work with the media

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Sheena McFarland Communications Specialist at the University of Utah David Eccles School

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Page 1: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media

Sheena McFarlandCommunications Specialist at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business

Page 2: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media
Page 3: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media

Tell Your Story• There is less time than ever for journalists• It’s a Copy and Paste world• Don’t forget the details

Page 4: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media

What to Include in a Release• Date• Time• Place• Contact Info

Page 5: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media

It’s All About the Timing• Look at the calendar• Know the weekend/holiday staff• Give enough warning

Page 6: The Wind Up and the Pitch: Best Ways to Work with the Media

Building Relationships• Mutual respect• Pitch features, even when under attack• Be Responsive and Anticipate Needs• Tell journalists of errors