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Press release writing

DURATION

1 day

DELEGATES

4 people

OVERVIEW

A workshop with plenty of hands-on experience and exercises covering:

• Press release techniques
• Understanding what makes a good story
• Conveying key messages
• Creative quotes
• Clever photo ideas
• Handling a crisis
• Preparing for an interview

AIMS

This media training course is aimed at giving delegates practical advice on how to promote themselves and their organisation through the media. The programme is designed to give an insight into the way the media works, what journalists are looking for and practical experience of press release writing, with constructive tips and feedback on preparation, presentation and style. Mosaic Publicity’s dynamic and inspirational trainers leave delegates on this highly interactive and practical course equipped with the necessary
skills and insight that will enable them to play a significant role in improving their organisation’s public relations activities.

PROGRAMME  
9.30am Welcome, introductions and outline of the day

9.45am Understanding the media

10.30am The art of press release writing

11.00am Understanding key messages

11.15am Refreshments

11.30am Press release writing workshop

12.30pm Press release feedback

1.00pm Lunch

1.30pm Press release writing workshop

2.15pm Press release feedback

2.45pm Talking to journalists and preparing for an interview

3.15pm Refreshments

3.30pm Photography in PR

4.00pm Handling a crisis
   
4.30pm Questions and close

  Sample course programme. Timings are approximate