How to Pitch a Fall Meeting Press Event to AGU

Discover how to effectively pitch press events for AGU's Fall Meeting in this informative webinar. Learn about different types of press events, criteria for successful pitches, and strategies for finding compelling research presentations from your institution. Gain insights into crafting newsworthy pitches, explore examples of successful press events, and understand the role of Public Information Officers in the process. Get tips on utilizing the scientific program, navigating press operations, and organizing workshops and media availabilities. Address common questions about presenter availability, searching for previous press conferences, and identifying newsworthy topics. Equip yourself with the knowledge to create impactful press event proposals and maximize media coverage for your institution's research at AGU's Fall Meeting.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who are you
Outline
Fall Meeting Overview
Scientific Program
Press Operation
Types of Press Events
Public Information Office
Pitch Criteria
What is newsworthy
How to pitch
How to find presentations
Tips for success
Workshops and media availabilities
Crafting your pitch
Pitch example
Panel example
Workshop example
Whats next
Summary
Links
Questions
What if the investigator is not present
How to search for a previous press conference
Media Center
Ball Meeting
Press Conferences
PIO Search
Submit to Science or Nature
Can you include things that are not being presented
Can you tell from the PIO first result
What has the research been covered in the last year
Are there any specific topics we are looking for
If my instrument has a new instrument is that new