Media Advisory Best Practices

1. Use an objective declarative voice and avoid passive language. 

2. Use the subject line in the email: “MEDIA ADVISORY: _____”

3. Be as brief and to the point as possible.

4. Send before an action.

5. BCC many reporters in an email and send personal pitches to the most important.

6. Remember the purpose is to intrigue reporters and let them know this is happening.