{"id":804,"date":"2022-07-18T18:58:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T18:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/marketing\/?page_id=804"},"modified":"2025-10-16T20:02:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:02:49","slug":"media-relations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/marketing\/services\/media-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we do<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aid in creating press releases for both internal and external audiences for the University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote events, news, and programs that are of interest to communities outside of Tarleton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend the reach of University news and information to larger state and national audiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write, or assist in the process of writing, scripts, storyboards, and graphic information for programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create video programs to promote and enhance the vision of Tarleton State University and its Departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate, edit and composite the production and streaming of select events to Internet portals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I do if the News Media contacts me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Notify Marketing &amp; Communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Marketing &amp; Communications about the media inquiry, by emailing <a href=\"mailto:mediarelations@tarleton.edu\">mediarelations@tarleton.edu<\/a>. Provide the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reporter name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want Marketing &amp; Communications to contact the reporter for you, additionally provide contact information such as phone number and\/or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Discuss the media inquiry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing &amp; Communications will discuss the media inquiry with you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess potential concerns;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a response;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine whether you would like us to draft materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss whether you would like us to provide coaching; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether to hand off the inquiry to us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Develop an appropriate strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with Marketing &amp; Communications to develop final messages and logistics. Aiming to decide the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who will talk to the media?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the key message points we wish to get across?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there limitations on our response and\/or do we need to contact the Office of the General Counsel?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is determined that you are the appropriate spokesperson, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Setup the interview\u2014online, via telephone or in person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick to key messages and facts (if responses are sent via email, run them by Marketing &amp; Communications before sending), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let us know after the interview how it went and whether you had any surprises or concerns. We\u2019ll determine appropriate follow-up and ensure that you receive a copy of the final media coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we do What do I do if the News Media contacts me? 1. Notify Marketing &amp; Communications Contact Marketing &amp; Communications about the media inquiry, by emailing mediarelations@tarleton.edu. 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