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8) Answer the following questions:

1. What do media advisories tell reporters and editors about?

2. What are journalism's five Ws and one H?

3. What sort of items are used?

4. What might a typical one-page advisory contain?

5. Should a contact and telephone number be part of the letter or the letterhead?

9) Write down the questions for these answers:

1. A fact sheet summarizes the basic facts about an event, an organization, a product, or a service.

2. Organizational fact sheets should explain the organization.

3. Fact sheets are often included in press kits.

10) Analyse the sample of a media advisory, describe all its parts. Is it made out along the guidelines given in sector "Media Advisories"?

This media advisory tells reporters what they need to know about an event so they can plan their daily assignments.

ARMANASCO

PUBLIC RELATIONS INC.

MEDIA ADVISORY

EVENT: Monterey Sports Center Grand Opening

DATE: Saturday, May 30, 1992

TIME: Noon - 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Monterey Sports Center & Jacks Park

Franklin Street, Downtown Monterey

CONTACT: Cindy Railing

408/372-2259

GRAND OPENING PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

The Monterey Sports Center grand opening will offer a host of opportunities for the media, both for interviews and photographs. Following is a schedule that you may find helpful in covering this event. Full press kits and media assistance will be avai­lable at the event at Information Center, located adjacent to stage in Jacks Park.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

10:00 - 11: 30 a.m. Brunch to Honor Benefactors and Welcome

Celebrities

(Tent located in Sports Center parking area)

Noon - 1:00 p.m. Roger Eddy Band (Sports Center Stage)

1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Original Substitutes (Jacks Park Stage)

1:50 - 2:00 p.m. 7th Infantry Band & Parade of Stars

(Franklin Street)

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Dedication Ceremonies (Sports Center Stage)

3:00 p.m. Unveiling of City Council Plaque

(Sports Center Entrance)

2:45 -4:15 p.m. Joe Sharino Band (Jacks Park Stage)

CELEBRITIES IN ATTENDANCE

Mark Spitz/John Naber (Former Olympic champions)

Matt Biondi/Scott Jaffe Rouse ("92 U.S. Olympic Swim Team)

Karen Мое Thornton (Former Olympian)

Bob Hughes/Pat Lovell (Former Olympians)

Lee Allen (Former Olympian)

Sherman White/Raymond Chester (Football)

Ron Johnson/Anthony Toney (Football)

□ Notes:

Monterey - Монтерей. Город на западе штата Калифорния

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Position Papers

A position paper is a statement of the organization's stand on some public issue. An example might be the position of a public utility on nuclear power. Such a paper is an official document and is often prepared at the request of top management. However, an alert public relations person who keeps aware of public issues will suggest the prepara­tion of a position paper when the need first arises. In either case, the paper must be ap­proved by the head of the organization.

The first item in a position paper is an explanation of the issue. This must be pres­ented clearly and honestly. It should be supported with enough background to let the reader understand exactly what is at issue.

The organization's position statement is next. It must be brief but complete, clearly written, and backed up with facts.

In many cases it is advisable to present and refute the position of the opposing side. Also, it may be a good idea to discuss alternative solutions and the reasons why they are not acceptable or workable.

Position papers may be distributed in response to media requests, they may be inc­luded in press kits, or they may be sent to all media that might want to know the or­ganization's position.

Backgrounders

In contrast to the position paper, which states an organization's stand on a particu­lar subject, the backgrounder is only a recap of information and doesn't necessarily le­ad to any conclusion.

It is a summary of pertinent facts about some subject. It must be accurate, comple­te, and objective.

Backgrounders don't have to be dull.

Press Kits

A press kit is a packet of materials that may include news releases, photographs, fe­ature stories, fact sheets, position papers, backgrounders, and brief biographical sketches. In short, it is a collection of press materials assembled in a large envelope or folder.

Compiling and producing a press kit is time-consuming and expensive. Consequent­ly, press kits should be distributed selectively and only to reporters who indicate an in­terest in receiving one.

Press kits often come under severe media criticism for a variety of sins. One com­mon complaint is that press kits announcing a new product are basically sales brochu­res, of little use to reporters. Another criticism involves size. Reporters complain that thick press kits not only provide too much information but also are almost impossible to sort through and file.

Both public relations people and reporters express concern about the amount of pa­per used in press kits. It is difficult for a company to claim a commitment to the envi­ronment when its press kit is I inch thick.

In sum, keep press kits slim and cost-effective!

Don't overlook electronic press kits (EPKs) as a way of disseminating information to broadcast and cable outlets. EPKs are sent by satellite just like video news releases. Movie studios, in particular, are using satellite to promote new films by sending out EPKs that include film clips, and interviews with the stars, directors, and producers. Recording companies promote music videos in the same way.

□ Vocabulary:

alert - наблюдательный, внимательный, находящийся начеку

approve - одобрять

backgrounders - информация, подтверждающая значимость материала

back up - поддерживать

come under criticism - подвергаться критике

commitment - обязательство

complaint жалоба

involve - предполагать, подразумевать

keep aware of smth. - быть в курсе

lead to a conclusion - приводить к заключению

pertinent относящийся к делу

point at issue - предмет рассмотрения

position paper - справка, документ о позиции организации в отношении к.-л. вопроса

present – представлять

recap - резюме

refute - опровергать, доказывать несостоятельность

at the request - по просьбе sin - грех

smb's stand on smth. - чья-то позиция в отношении ч.-л.

time consuming - требующий затрат времени

utility - полезность, польза

Exercises

1) Find the English equivalents in the text:

руководители; количество бумаги; окружающая среда; спутник; режиссер; в любом случае; позиция организации по определенному вопросу; проглядеть что-то; противоположная сторона; альтернативные решения.

2) Find the words in the text which describe or mean the following:

1. a detailed statement on a question at issue made by an individual or organization -

2. information that explains the significance of a news story -

3. to prove that a statement or idea is not correct or not fair -

4. relating to smth. that is being considered -

5. able to think quickly and clearly -

6. taking a long time to do –

3) Match the words. Use the combinations in sentences of your own:

position

solution

claim

outlets

broadcast

kits

alternative

paper

press

a commitment

4) Translate the following sentences into Russian:

1. Several scientists have attempted to refute his theories.

2. The information is not pertinent to this study.

3. The medicine can make it difficult to remain alert.

4. At issue are the moral questions raised by cloning.

5. Our company has a commitment to equal pay and opportunities.

5) Match the words which are close in their meaning:

dull

admissible

brief

recommended

alert

boring

advisable

perceptive

acceptable

laconic

6) Match the words which are opposite in their meaning:

workable

irrelevant

severe

uncomplicated

pertinent

unconscious

difficult

easygoing

aware

impratical

7) Complete the following sentences (stand; press kits; requests; concern; distributed)

1. Both public relations people and reporters express_______about the amount of paper used in_.

2. A position paper is a statement of the organization's_____on some public issue.

3. Position papers may be________in response to media__________.

8) Insert the prepositions (to; under; up; in; with)

to be backed_______smth.

_____response____smth.

to be included_______

_________contrast________smth.

smb's stand___________smth.

to lead________smth.

to come______criticism

a commitment______smth.

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