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A Guide to Working with the Media



A Guide to Working with the Media
   

Introduction-



Business owners play many roles. Running the business and making day-to-day transactions and decisions are only part of the process. Providing phenomenal goods and services is one of the biggest goals, but people need to know about the business first.



Many people get their information from the media. Media comes in all forms – newspapers, magazines, television programs, radio shows, etc. The Web has ushered in other forms of media too – online articles, blogs, podcasts, etc.


Familiarization and engagement in media will increase an owner’s credibility and acclaim amongst the public. The following article discusses the steps in working with the media.



Know the sources-



Before attempting to get into a media source, it is best to know about it. Who are their readers/listeners? What is their circulation? What type of information is regularly posted?
Another insight is to do some forecasting. Most media outlets will have some sort of calendar displaying what topics will be covered in the future. This provides a start in coming up with articles, points of discussion, research, etc.



Public relations-




Some business owners hire workers to do their public relations and others prefer to do it themselves. Either way, it is important to foster contact with editors, reporters, etc.
It is best to create a spreadsheet with names, titles, numbers, and brief notes about prior contacts. The more you build the rapport with people in the media, the better your chances become in being included and being approached for future opportunities.




Be newsworthy-



It is not so easy to create a media stir. Media representatives are very selective and pressed for time. They will not be intrigued about a pitch regarding your holiday work party at the local catering service, but they will be interested in groundbreaking research or a new business concept. These are two extremes, and the reality of the situation is news from your company will many times fall somewhere along the spectrum.



Be selective yourself in what stories and information you provide to various sources. Different media outlets will be optimal for different information – know which ones are which.




Create a media kit-


In introducing your company to the media, it is best to have a media kit orchestrated. A media kit provides information about your company in regards to your ideology, top services and products, statistics about the company, and most importantly – contact information.



A media kit is like an invitation card – it alerts the media of your presence and gives them the opportunity to consider your company for interviews, stories, features, etc.




Be persistent-



People of the media are very busy and popular – all businesses want some press. Ideally, we want the media to come to us, but unless we are a big company or make an impact putting us in a position to select whom we speak with, we are going to seek them out.


All of your motions towards the media representatives should cater to them. If you want to pitch them a story, do it in such a way that they will understand why it would be beneficial to their readership - spell it out for them. You may think your company has a great story, but the representative may not have the time to immediately see the “grand scheme.”


It is suggested to first contact media representatives through email, and then if you have not heard back from them, to follow-up with a phone call. The best time to contact people of the media is in the morning. If things are to be published for the following morning, they will be busy in the afternoon to make deadlines.


As aforementioned, it is best to be aware before initializing contact. Look at their calendars, read their sources, and know what information is provided in their outlets.


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Wisnefski launched VendorSeek. com in 2002 out of Mt. Laurel, N.J. He spent years in the business industry before formulating plans for his unique business. After spending valuable time locating and evaluating vendors during a project, he became inspired to start a business that delivered qualified vendors to buyers and generated quality leads to vendors. Since its inception, VendorSeek has attracted continued business and success. Their business consists of over 7,000 pre-qualified vendors offering services for over 150 categories. VendorSeek prides itself in providing expert information on business topics. The site's Industry Experts section delivers resourceful intelligence from VendorSeek's knowledgeable staff and their contributing vendors.
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