Section 2: Creating Media Relations
Types of News Media
Organization Communication
Building Blocks
Guidelines for Media Interviews
Press Releases
Editors' Advisories
Public Service Announcements
Letters-To-The-Editor
Press Conferences
Editorial Board
Internet Strategies
Talk Shows
Developing A Media Plan
Appendices

Link to A Guide for Journalists Who Report on Crime and Crime Victims
Link to Crime Victim Outreach Tip Sheets
SECTION II:
Victim Media Advocacy:
How to Build Positive Relations With the News Media

Press Conferences

PAGE INDEX
a. Press Conference Planning
b. Press Conference Logistics
c. Advance Outreach
d. Prepare a Press Kit
e. Follow-on Activities


Planning an Effective Press Conference

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Press conferences should be held to introduce timely and important news related to crime victims, victims’ rights, victim services, or public safety to your community. This can include—

 

While press conferences require considerable planning, the “tools of the trade” included in this section will make your task much easier. Please refer to them to write an effective press release or editors’ advisory; develop public service announcements; and provide spokespersons for radio and television talk shows.

a. Press Conference Planning

It’s important to establish a clear goal for a press conference—exactly what you seek to achieve. Once a goal has been determined—

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b. Press Conference Logistics

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c. Advance Outreach

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d. Prepare a Press Kit

A comprehensive press kit contains—

e. Follow-on Activities

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