Local and Vocal Media training We acknowledge. FYA would like to - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Local and Vocal Media training We acknowledge. FYA would like to - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Local and Vocal Media training We acknowledge. FYA would like to acknowledge the custodians of the land throughout Australia on whose unceded countries we conduct our business. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, for
We acknowledge.
FYA would like to acknowledge the custodians of the land throughout Australia on whose unceded countries we conduct our business. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia. We acknowledge that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people continue to live in spiritual and sacred relationships with this country.
- Why the media is important
- What to do before, during & after your meeting
- What to do if you get an interview
What we won’t cover:
- What to say in your meeting or tips for running it
What we’ll cover
Who’s been in the media before? How did it go?
- Important stories about the people, politics and occurrences
- Politicians get a sense of what is happening in their electorates
and what the people think of them
- The more attention your meeting gets, the more it increases
pressure on your MP to act on the issues you’ve raised.
Why is media important?
Example
Your local media are on:
- TV
- Radio
- Online & in print
Can you name the media outlets in your local area?
Where do you get your news from?
Tips for your meeting
BEFORE DURING AFTER
Know the media you want to contact. Get their contact details. Ask permission to take a screenshot of your MP meeting. Ask if the MP will provide a quote for your press release. Take a screenshot of your MP meeting (ask first!) Get a quote from your MP. Offer your story to your MP. Finish your template press release. Send the press release. Post about it on social media and tag your MP. Tune in and call in to your local radio that night.
If you talk to the media
Pick one or two most important points you want to make. Practice saying them, in as few words as possible. Tell your personal story.
If you talk to the media
Most important / newsworthy Important details
Background info / colour
I met with Corangamite MP Libby Coker on Zoom to discuss how young people in her electorate are being affected by COVID-19.
I lost my job in hospitality so told Ms Coker how valuable JobKeeper had been during this time. Commitments
- r next steps
When it goes wrong...
Resources
- Press release template
- Talkback radio tips
- Writing a letter to the editor