Media Relations

With the increase of media scrutiny, a good story can turn bad in a heartbeat as there are numerous reporters out there, looking to have a laugh at your expense.
Remember you can always add the stipulation, that you want to see the article for approval prior to publication.
For print that works fine, but there are much more than just print media today, including the influx of so called reality shows which may try to slant something to a particular point of view.
Remember you can always add the stipulation, that you want to see the article for approval prior to publication.
For print that works fine, but there are much more than just print media today, including the influx of so called reality shows which may try to slant something to a particular point of view.

The following tips were compiled from the web, as well as some of my own tips, to provide you with you with some basic guidelines and things to remember when tangling with the media.
And remember two things, ALWAYS, first, nothing is off the record and second, reporters are not our friends, they have a job to do, and it is our job to find out what it is exactly.
And remember two things, ALWAYS, first, nothing is off the record and second, reporters are not our friends, they have a job to do, and it is our job to find out what it is exactly.