How To Write A Media Release (Press Release) - Free advice for Northlanders putting on events
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...
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.6% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Museum 40th Sunday 17th
Fun, food, free rides, interesting exhibitions... Celebrate with the team and volunteers at Heritage Park. 10:00 - 14:00. Parking at Gate Two
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