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Media Coverage

Understanding the fundamentals of how and when to write a press release, how to hold successful press events and tips on how to talk to the media are included in this section.

Press Releases These guides can assist you in developing and distributing press releases.

Press Release Tips And Guidelines from PR Web
Guide to Writing Successful Press Releases by Dr. Randall Hansen
How to Write Effective Press Releases from the National Center for Public Policy Research

Press Events

Tips On Planning A Press Conference/Event (pdf) from the Citizens Trade Campaign
Additional Press Conference info (pdf) from the NYC Dept. of Transportation

Media Tips

Working with the Media from So You Want to Make A Difference
Communications Consortium Media Center
Media Toolbox from the Global Development Research Center

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