May 2022

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Welcome to Meghan’s Media Minute!

This monthly newsletter for our SCORE volunteer media spokespersons is designed with you in mind: to share updates, monthly media tips and recent successes. Thank you for all you do for SCORE!

Media Tip of the Month

If you don’t feel comfortable answering a specific question, you can refer reporters back to our media team ([email protected]) or simply say “that is not my area of expertise.” 

Media Successes: Shoutout to Volunteers and Mentors in the News

We're incredibly grateful to our knowledgeable group of SCORE media spokespeople and volunteers. Below are some of our recent media placements:

• Shoutout to SCORE Los Angeles mentor Lori Martinek for being featured in this Yahoo Finance/NerdWallet article. In the story, Lori provides advice on the best cities for freelancers. Great job, Lori! 

• Congrats to SCORE Savannah mentor DeLisa Clift, who was recently highlighted in an Associated Press/NerdWallet article that advises small business owners how to handle a mistake on their taxes. Read more here.

Upcoming Media Training 102 Webinar

Mark your calendar now for the Media 102 webinar this Wednesday, May 11th at 2pm ET, where you’ll learn:

• How to identify what makes a good story 
• Pitching techniques and best practices
• How to identify local volunteer and client spokespersons
• How to build awareness of SCORE in your community

Did you miss our Media Training 101? No worries! Check out that first webinar here to get up to speed.

Support Center Updates

Check out our *NEW* and updated resources in the Support Center ahead of May's Media 102 webinar:

• What Makes a Good News Story?
• Perfecting Your Media Pitch
• Identifying Local Spokespersons for Your Chapter

Please let us know if there’s something you’d like us to add! Updates will continue to be shared in this newsletter. Check out our other key Public Relations Support Center resources.

Media Opportunities

I’ll contact you directly if I have a media inquiry where I think you would be a good fit and will always check with you first before connecting you with a reporter! Check out some of SCORE’s recent media placements.

Thank you again and don’t hesitate to email me to share ideas or ask questions!

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