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Writing a Press Release for Associations

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The purpose of a press release is to get attention, make news, and generate publicity. The Basics of Crafting a Press Release: Make it newsworthy; it’s not an ad, it’s a news article. The Basics of Crafting a Press Release: Make it newsworthy; it’s not an ad, it’s a news article. Stick to one topic.

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How (and why) to Write an Association Press Release

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The purpose of a press release is to get attention, make news, and generate publicity. The Basics of Crafting a Press Release: Make it newsworthy; it’s not an ad, it’s a news article. Key Components of a Press Release: Letterhead (identify that it’s from your organization). Have a lot of formatting.

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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

Associations Now

As concern about the coronavirus grows, the World Health Organization recently released a report with recommendations about keeping attendees safe at large events. The report also suggests that organizers may need to provide isolation facilities at the venue for participants who develop symptoms and must wait for a health assessment.

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Study: The Press Release Is Not Dead

Associations Now

Despite the glut of information available to almost anyone, many journalists still rely on the press release and PR professionals for story leads. One communications pro shares some tips on crafting an effective release and the art of media pitching. breaking news (77 percent). supporting facts (70 percent). Is it newsworthy?”.

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Internet Industry Applauds IL AG Raoul On Launch Of Organized Crime Retail Theft Task Force

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Washington, DC – In a milestone event for the fight against organized retail crime in Illinois, Internet Association joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul in announcing the launch of an Organized Crime Retail Theft Task Force. ” DALEY.

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Behind an Association Journal’s Open-Access Move

Associations Now

The Association for Computing Machinery, following a broader trend, has made its flagship publication available for free, part of an evolving business model for research-based organizations. Earlier this month, Communications of the ACM , published by the Association for Computing Machinery, made two substantial moves.

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Expand Charitable Deduction

Associations Now

Our families, our churches and other nonprofits are the first and most important safety net for the most vulnerable in our communities,” Lankford said in a press release. In Delaware and across our nation, we’ve always stepped up in extraordinary ways to meet the needs of our communities,” Coons said in a press release.

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