M E D I A A D V I S O R Y

T E M P L A T E

Use this to invite the

media to attend your

local event

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Main Headline Focuses on Biggest NewsworthySubheading gives a more specific angle of the story

City, Province (Date)- This opening paragraph should givethe answers to “who, what, where, when, and why” assuccinctly as possible. Try to make the sentences briefbut full of information. Mention any persons of localinterest, dignitaries, elected officials, or otherswho are key to the event. If your family has a compellingconnection to Good Shepherd, you may wish to mention ithere. WHO: List names of key people who will attend your event.WHAT: Describe the event in one brief sentence.WHERE: Address of event, including any specific parkinginformation for media.WHEN: Date and time of event.WHY: Briefly state reason for event.PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: You may wish to list a couple ofactivities or notable people at your event as photo ideasthe media might be interested in For further information, please contact:NameOrganization or fund name (if applicable)Phone numbersEmail addressWebsite

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List of Local Media Outlets:Radio:AM 900 CHML - news/talk Television:Cable 14 - Community channel operated jointly by allHamilton cable providers Newspaper:Hamilton Community News - formerly known as BrabantNewspapers, publishes weekly editions for MountainNews, Ancaster News, Dundas Star, and Stoney CreekNews (now owned by Metroland Media Group) Hamilton Spectator - the city's main daily newspaper;established in 1846; has a daily circulation over 100,000and over 300,000 weekly readers; owned by Metroland MediaGroup, a division of Torstar. Web:Here Magazine - dedicated to local news, mostly arts based THEZine Arts & Events E-Blasts - online arts,entertainment and business promotion covering Hamilton andthe Golden Horseshoe regions. Snapd Hamilton - free monthly print publication andwebsite covering all aspects of life in the community.Thesite includes an upcoming events calendar and has thefunctionality to create and promote tickets (free andpaid) for all of your local events.

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