56 Reasons to Contact the Media

The media, particularly newspapers, are in constant need for new inforamtion. Many people think the media only need in depth news stories. Here are 56 reasons to get in touch with the press. Brainstorm and you will discover even more!

Accomplishments
Alliance with another organization
Anniversary
Annual Report
Appearances at major events
Board or Committee Appointments
Articles written about or by you
Awards you’re receiving
Books you have authored
Book/Newsletter/Magazine mentions
Classes your firm is sponsoring
Company anniversary
Contests you’re sponsoring
Charitable contributions
Local angle on national stories or controversial topics
Death of corporate figure
Debates
Employee trips
Expanded facilities
Expanded or reduce hours
Free Demonstrations
Free Offers
Free samples
Fundraisers
Grants you’re giving or receiving
Guest speaker you’re hosting
Holiday events
Hostile Takeover
Incorporations
Industry groups you are joining
Industry programs in which you are participating
Major industry changes
Job Change/promotions
Land purchases
Lawsuits field or settled
Mergers/Acquisitions
New markets
Name change
New employees
New major client
New product rollouts
Newsletters you are starting
New Address
Open House
Patents
TV/Radio Interviews
Predictions
Product recalls
Public Service Announcements
Stock Offering
Publication launch
Real Estate Transaction
Relocations
Research
Sales Promotions
Surveys/Polls