Press Release Basics

Press Release Basics 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. – 8th Floor, Room 805 Presented by Independent Writers of Chicago Three experienced media professionals will teach the do’s and don’ts of how to write an outstanding press release that will attract media attention – and increase the chances of getting coverage. Also, learn what to do with a press release once it’s written. If you have a press release you would like critiqued, bring it! Speakers: Journalists David Steinkraus and Jeff Steele, and Advertising/Marketing specialist Laura Stigler of Shebang! Creative Content-2-Consulting. All workshops are free and are located in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. unless otherwise listed. To register for a workshop e-mail BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call 312.744.2086. More information here, https://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/bacp/Monthlyworkshops/december2018businessworkshopcalendarfinal.pdf.