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Power of Public Relations

A basic guide to getting noticed by the media and going through the media relations process. Topics include getting started, getting help, getting to know the media, developing a good media list, what is newsworthy, developing the media materials, writing tips, securing coverage, at the event, interviews, measurement, evaluation, and wrap-up. There are sample press materials and a glossary of terms.

Responsible Press Office

This is the State Department, International Information Programs site. The contents include what a press office does, the job of the press officer, the press office at work, the communications plan, message development, tools of the press office, press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, interviews, press conferences, crisis communications, event planning, ethics: codes of conduct, and a photo shoot checklist.

Internet News Bureau

Provides online press release services for businesses and journalists. Included are tips for press release writing and effective media relations, press release basics, electronic press releases, and a section called "If a Journalist Calls..."

Poynter.org

Offers advice on how to become a better journalist. Included in the resource section are links to more than 200 journalism publications, web sites, and organizations. There is also a back-to-basics guide to journalism, and information on color theory as it applies to news design.

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