using social media
to reach reporters
         Nora Ferrell & Demetrio Maguigad
Connecting the Community with Media, the
  Workshop promotes news that matters!
are you online?
the
shifting
media
landscape
reaching reporters online…
By the numbers
68% of journalists agree that reliance on
 social media has increased



69% use mobile phones to assist in their
 reporting
Top 3 reasons reporters use social networks:

Participate in conversations
Search individuals and organizations
Monitor sentiments or discussions
Be online
craft your
communications
plan
craft your
message & story
create
a contact list
listen and monitor
online and
on-the-ground
personalize your
pitch
follow up and
follow through
ensure content is
online to share
By the numbers
53% of journalists still prefer to be
 contacted by email

34% prefer phone
11% prefer in-person meeting
case studies
socialize
using social media to reach reporters
Nora Ferrell
Follow on Twitter @NoraFerrell
nora@newstips.org


Demetrio Maguigad
Follow on Twitter @dmaguigad
demetrio@newstips.org


@npcommunicator
www.communitymediaworkshop.org

Axelson Conference

Editor's Notes

  • #2 IntroductionPresentersExpertise Nora FerrellExpertise Demetrio Maguigad
  • #3 Who is CMW? - DemetrioWho we areWhat we do
  • #4 Survey the RoomWho is online? - DemetrioWhere do you read your news? - Nora
  • #5 Shifting Media LandscapeWhy Social MediaHow are Journalists Using Social MediaWhy Social Media is simply another tool, not a replacement for other forms of communications or news
  • #6 Introduce the idea why people need to reach reporters online – Refer to the study done…We will look at what you need to know about Journalists online, how they are using the tools and the best tips for you to make the connections, build a relationship and pitch your story.
  • #7 According to the recent Survey of the Media in the Wired World, conducted by the Society of New Communications Research and Middleberg Communications – DemetrioAlthough they rely more on social media and mobile technology then ever before, they are using it in ways that are both obvious and in some ways not so obvious.
  • #8 According to the recent Survey of the Media in the Wired World, conducted by the Society of New Communications Research and MiddlebergCommunications.
  • #9 First, Be Online - DemetrioDevelop your online social presenceHave a blog Promote your message through your online presence – it’s brilliant because there’s no middle man on your own website!
  • #10 Craft your Communications Plan - DemetrioWhat do you want to happen if you’re successful?Incorporate a social media policy and social media strategy in your communications work. Understand your audience and have set measurable goals.
  • #11 Craft your message and story - DemetrioKnow what is newsworthyKnow what you want to say
  • #12 Know who you want to pitch,Where their stories and published or broadcastAnd what audiences they reachStart with a small list of people
  • #13 Monitor both Online and On the Ground - NoraRead reporters’ stories Follow what they are posting and sharing
  • #14 Personalize your pitchBuild a relationship (protracted)Tell them what you want
  • #15 Personalize your pitchBuild a relationship (protracted)Tell them what you want
  • #16 Ensure content is online to share Social media helps drive traffic (including media) back to your information and your message
  • #17 According to the recent Survey of the Media in the Wired World, conducted by the Society of New Communications ResearchandMiddleberg Communications
  • #18 Case StudiesStory about Eva - DemetrioMary Schmich - DemetrioStory about NEW News on Twitter - Nora
  • #20 IntroductionPresentersExpertise Nora FerrellExpertise Demetrio Maguigad