OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
New Mexico-West Texas
Press Releases and Media
Friend of Youth
Contents
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Gallery - Tucked in below the HOME tab is a photo gallery you might use to stimulate the photos you can use in your press releases.
HOW 2 - Begin your journey writing press releases and having a relationship with the media. Tucked beneath the HOW 2 tab are 2 useful pages:
5 W's - The 5 W's are the foundation to your press release. Make certain they're included in what you send out.
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Wise Words - Get the inside track from someone in the media.
MEDIA - NM Outlets - Find the newspapers, and radio and TV stations in your area of New Mexico.
MEDIA - TEXAS Outlets - Find the newspapers, and radio and TV stations in your area of West Texas.
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SOCIAL MEDIA - Be alert to these tools for contacting people, getting the word out to those who may join your efforts.
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HELP - If you need help, who ya gonna call....
This photo SAYS it all--who = Optimists (the vest) DOING something with engaged kids.
Whether it's judging science fairs or conducting our scholarship contests, Optimists are always there. Let your community KNOW.
Help YOUR Publisher/Producer
When sending a photo, remember to include a caption. Identify the action--use action verbs--and wherever possible capture in the photo people DOING the activity.