Media Release????

[+Taliban Hunter]

Help. I have been contacted by a local News Paper. They want to run a story about Geocaching, and will be mentioning the up comming Event we are having in my area.

 

Problem: I don't speak real well and am worried about getting the right message out there. I want it to be something positive for the sport.

 

Is there a STANDARD Media Release that I can just hand them and say "Here's everything you ever wanted to know about Geocaching!!! and its Fun!

 

Thanks

[+Greymane]

Jeremy would be the guy to contact. He can certainly tell you what he would like to see in a release.

[+IVxIV]

Here is a very nicely done Geocaching pamphlet, perhaps is helpful for your needs.

[+Sputnik 57]

Don't say the word "buried" (as in "buried treasure"). Caches arn't supposed to be buried, and it gives people the wrong idea. For some reason, reporters can't help but say "a high-tech hunt for buried treasure." Try "hidden treasure".

[+teepeeayy]

Speak from your heart, not a script. You'll come across more genuine and your enthusiasm will be contagious.

[nobby.nobbs]

i'll second that, at the end of the day they aren't going to be trying to trip you up and make you look daft. they want to let people know about the sport, relax and try to let them see how you feel about the hobby. take the interviewer on a cache trip....another convert awaits.

[+CYBret]

Emphasize CITO and family. Let them get pictures of kids looking for caches.

 

Bret

[+briansnat]

Don't say the word "buried" (as in "buried treasure"). Caches arn't supposed to be buried, and it gives people the wrong idea. For some reason, reporters can't help but say "a high-tech hunt for buried treasure." Try "hidden treasure".

Actually, you should emphasize the fact that caches are NOT buried. Its rare you find an article about geocaching that doesn't use the term "buried treasure" and it gives people the wrong perception.