6. @lauracrimmons #SASconBeta
Identify
internal
experts &
create author
page
Build calendar
of potential
‘events’
Proactively
contact
journalists
ahead of
‘event’ with
predictions or
offer of live
commentary
Monitor for
‘events’ to
target from a
reactive
perspective
Newsjacking - Proximity to a trending topic
43. @lauracrimmons #SASconBeta
“I've learned that people will forget
what you said, people will forget
what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
51. @lauracrimmons #SASconBeta
In summary…
1. Why is this relevant right now?
2. Are there any other planned events that might interfere with my story?
3. What can help people to visualise the story I’m trying to tell?
4. Is a static image right or does it need video/animation?
5. Could this campaign be done by one of my competitors?
6. Am I covering something that hasn’t been done before?
7. Can a journalist write about my campaign without having to link to me?
8. What’s the human element — who does my story help/affect?
9. Are there case studies I can find to tell the story for me?
10. What emotions does my story tap into?
11. Is my story shocking or too obvious?