Want it or not, a crisis will bring the media to you and thrust you into the spotlight. In dealing with the media during a crisis, here are 10 specific steps to follow.
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FOR NEWSPAPERS - IT MUST BE IMPORTANT, NEWSY AND INTERESTING6. DOES NOT HAVE AN OBVIOUS 'SPIN'If it is overtly trying the 'sell' something the release is likely to go no-where.
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That way, you KNOW you're getting your money's worth.
It's pure success when you meet that goal.
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Be certain they accept the reality that perceptions almost always lead to behaviors that can help or hurt your unit. Change existing perception, create perception where there may be none, or reinforce it.
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* Choose the right media* Write your material to be effective* Contact the right person, and* Submit your information in an appropriate way. Here's some advice to help you use media wisely and improve your results.
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Photographs are essential for getting good publicity in the print media, especially magazines, newspapers, internal newsletters and even websites. Good media relations practitioners should always be on the lookout for good photographs.
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Why, public relations that stays true to its fundamental premise, of course. But it's worth it! What you want to question those folks about, of course, is the same topics you raised the first time around.
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You never know when 60 Minutes will knock on your door and if not them, then maybe a local investigative reporter. Prepare yourself with media training before reporters come knocking on your door.
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And one last tip on how to get the best from press releases - use "quotes" from the key people involved in the story. I salivate just thinking about how I could spend the fortunes wasted on those releases and photographs over so many years.
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They usually
make news and include activities such as open houses, roadshows,
awards ceremonies, trade shows and contests. Example.
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literally an "angle" for your story. For example, in a recent issue, we gave specific
contact information on how to contact the producers of the Oprah Winfrey
Show.
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Developing a PR plan takes time and energy, but is essential to bringing focus to
your PR program. Look at your menu of
offerings, in terms of products, services or areas of expertise, or at the underlying
challenges your organization faces.
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Yes, that's powerful! Especially when it leads to advantages like these. first, a PR blueprint you can rely on, say, like this one.
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Gaining news coverage on a successful press tour requires planning, preparation, and follow up. Press tours work especially well when having something physical to show a writer - a new, easily demonstrated product, for example.
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In an ideal world, your business would be overflowing withnewsworthy stories, and the media would be waiting with batedbreath for your next press release, ready to give you front pagecoverage.
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