Media Working Group

REPORT FROM MEETING ON JULY 19th, 2007 - click here to read it on the web, click here to download it in Word.

GOALS OF MEDIA WORKING GROUP :

•  To raise the profile of the Society using all available media.

•  To raise awareness and facilitate a public response on issues related to Caribbean bird conservation.

•  To provide ongoing support and training in media relations to interested members and local partners/collaborating organizations.

PROGRAM OF WORK:

•  Maintaining a network of media contacts for the region.

•  Responding to features in the media with respect to birds, as the situation requires.

•  Soliciting, disseminating and producing:

•  Press Releases

•  Feature articles for education, advocacy, and publicity.

•  Presentations, interviews, and special features for radio and television.

•  Organizing press conferences and other media events as required.

•  Develop a photo library where photos may be stored and used for media and other SCSCB activities as needed.

Would you like help with your SCSCB media activities such as preparing your media releases? Are you interested in joining the Media Working Group and helping us with our work? Contact Leo Douglas, Chair, at lrd2107@columbia.edu

RESOURCES:

1. How to prepare a press release

2. Tobago 2003 Media Workshop Report

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