Tips for Effective Media Relations
Here are a few helpful tips for effective media relations:
Tips: Being accessible, professional and resourceful to the media will help ensure they call on you time and time again.
- Be accessible: Always return a reporter’s call or email within an hour.
- Be professional: Have a headshot and biography ready to send electronically.
- Stay on message: Never say anything to a reporter you don’t want to show up in the media, even if you clarify that’s “off the record.” Develop talking points and stay on message.
- Post your accolades: Create a newsroom on your Web site with important company information and news releases for reporters.
- Be proactive: When possible, plan to send news releases well in advance of events to maximize exposure. Magazines need content at least three months ahead of time. National magazines may have an even longer lead time.
Get started on our publicity efforts:
“It’s not about being worthy, it’s about being newsworthy.” Yes you and your company deserve publicity as much as your competitor. Maybe even more! But the media has specific criteria it uses when selecting which stories to cover. Following are a few newsworthy “hooks” to attract interest in your company.
- Hot Topics: Tying your company to national events is a great way to get mentioned in the media. Click here to see a list of upcoming holidays!
- Awards: Has your company received a local, regional or national award? Why not be recognized for all the great work you do all year long?
- Community Involvement: Writing a news release on a corporate donation, team volunteer day or board appointment is a great way to let the community know that your business is dedicated to them.
Become the Expert: Being quoted as an expert is one of the best ways to get your name “out there.” Contact your account manger today to find out more!
Here’s how we can help you:
- Press Release Copywriting
- Press Release Media Distribution
- Media Spokesperson Training
- Media Pitching
- Crisis Communications
- Op-ed Articles
- Letters to the Editor
- Public Service Announcements
- Press Clipping Services
- Media Kits
Contact us today to find out more about our public relations services at 239-267-2638 or info@prioritymarketing.com.
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