2623 days ago

How To Write A Media Release (Press Release) - Free advice for Northlanders putting on events

Michael from Tikipunga

Don’t feel humble or unworthy when it comes to putting out news. Almost everybody wants to hear your news, from news publishers to journalists to consumers to staff.
Lay out your story as an upside-down pyramid (see image, borrowed from the internet)

>Most important at top; least impt bottom.
> Clear, high resolution, print-quality photos help everybody
> Clear line of contact is essential if journalists want to follow up
> News must be NEW. Keep it fresh.
> Newsmakers want stories which have “legs”
> Legs means a story which readers will look for updates on as it develops
>It’s not okay to leave a journalist confused about spellings of names, products, brand, acronyms
> QUOTES are essential. Have a representative of your organisation provide quotes in the story.

Questions or advice? Head to my website.
michaelboturwriter.com...

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More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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