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For Faculty and Staff
Media Guide : What's a News Story?
If you have a story, we want to tell it. Let us know about:
- Research the public will be interested in. If you're not sure, call us anyway. We are interested in results, as well as on-going projects. To maximize the impact of your story, we like to get the news out immediately before it is published. If you're working on something big that is about to appear in an academic journal, let us know.
- Expert commentary on breaking state, regional, national or international news. We can help you write an opinion/editorial, or let media know you have something important to say.
- Public service or outreach projects. Let us know before you visit a city or town, so we can work with local media.
- Books, authored or edited, that are about to be published.
- Partnerships with state agencies, projects or research.
- Innovative courses or projects.
- Advance publicity for meetings and conferences. Give us a month's lead time on these. Also, while we'll do our best to get reporters to cover your event, we do not provide coverage.
- Outstanding students involved in research or community outreach projects.
Media Guide : Press Tips
THE WARM UP : Prepare to be Eloquent and Informative
Determine your objective before the interview. What do you want to say?
Assume any question is fair game, and decide ahead of time how you will handle the controversial ones. List questions you would not want to be asked, and develop brief answers. Do the same for questions you do want to be asked, and make sure those points come across, even if the question isn't posed. If you believe a question is out of line or has little to do with the subject, say so, and move on. Don't dwell on a question you don't want to answer. Read more.
Getting the Word Out
Got a story to tell? An event to publicize? There are now more ways than ever to let a range of audiences know. Because no one person or office at UNH oversees all the outlets, here's a guide to ensure your news, such as new research published in a journal or book, an engaging event, a large grant, a fantastic student research or community project, gets the best possible attention on campus and beyond. Read more.Read more.
