Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi, everyone! A national media organization is interested in doing a story on Save All The Pets! I'm thrilled, but don't have a lot of experience dealing with the media. Can anyone help? I appreciate it!

Hello! I'm happy to help as I have experience reporting to the media for non-profits. You can shoot me an email to connect - Findingfureverhomes26@gmail.com

Thanks! Sending you an email.

@NikkiReck is a great resource! She talks about developing a relationship with the media in this

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I am always happy to walk someone through it! Gimme a call if you need advice 520-360-2645. Thanks @Kelly Duer for the mention!

Thank you!!

I worked in TV news for several years.... but it was 18 years ago! Not sure what type of help you need, but you're welcome to message me. 

Thanks! I'll send a message.

Make sure to share the clip or news article with us after it's published! :) 

Most definitely! I'll believe it when it happens. :) They've talked to me 6 times already and remain interested, so I really think it might happen!

I've only done local media, but my biggest tips would talk slowly (even if for print) because people tend to get nervous and talk faster, have a project/animal/issue that you pick as a focal point, and emphasize contact info so people can find you to volunteer, donate, etc after.

There is information here about giving a good interview: https://www.animalsheltering.org/magazine/articles/lasting-impressions