Come to a Media Skills Training

Want to learn better skills for dealing with the media?
Want to write better press releases and letters to the editor?
Want to rattle off sound bytes and look good in the press?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, come to a media training
hosted by Triangle Foundation.

Who should come?

• Every GLBT organization that wants to work with the press, be a better public speaker or who wants to frame issues better.
• Office holders or office seekers who want to learn how to better speak about GLBT issues.

Triangle Foundation provides comprehensive, interactive and fun media trainings on a wide range of topics. Trainings are typically hosted by a local group to meet the needs of their local groups of allies working together on an issue or campaign. The trainings cover basic and advanced media skills and tactics customized to meet the specific needs of the group.
 
Some topics include:

Media Do's and Don'ts
Identifying and Framing the News
Message Development
Media Advisories, Press Releases and Press Kits
Letters to the editor and opinion-editorials
Pitching Stories through free or earned media
Staging Media Events
Media Plans
Developing Relationships with Reporters
Making News with Reports and Research
Handling the Tough Questions
Media Strategizing

We review media coverage, assess strengths and weaknesses, brainstorm media ideas, instruct on how handle hostile or indifferent press, help develop media messages, critique media deliverables such as press releases and press kits, and ultimately assist in the creation of a comprehensive media plan. We focus on communications strategies designed to help you win your campaign or issue.

To register, make a contribution for $45.00 at our website.

Training limited to first 15 registrants.

Can't make it to the training, but you support Triangle's work? Make a donation today.