If you're in the PR Industry this Webinar I'm aiding in hosting might be of assistance to you or your firm!!
Responding to Media Queries: How to Stand out from the Crowd
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific, 11:00 AM Mountain, 12:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Eastern
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Description:
Crafting a compelling message that will pique the interest of the media is no easy task. The sheer volume of pitches received by the media each day requires that they be concise to capture the media’s attention, preferably within the first 140 characters. How can you make your pitch break through all of the noise?
Join us for this FREE webinar featuring seasoned journalists who will discuss how public relations professionals can better understand what reporters are looking for — and mistakes to avoid — when responding to a media query and pitching your story.
This insightful discussion will address:
> How to avoid journalist pet peeves
> What should (and shouldn’t) be included in a response
> How to make the most of ProfNetSM, PR Newswire’s premier media relations network
Moderator: Ted Skinner, Vice President, Public Relations Products, PR Newswire
Panelists:
Stephane Fitch, Chicago Bureau Chief, Forbes
Dale Buss, Freelancer, Wall Street Journal, QSR, New Nutrition Business
Samantha Rose Hunt, Technology Editor, TG Daily & Founder, SocialLite.org
Please note that this webinar will be archived in case you are unable to attend.

