[Imc-newsroom] Words That Work/Studs Terkel Award Winners Announced

[Community Media Workshop]

Coming Up at Community Media Workshop

Writing that grabs journalists' attention, strong storytelling, and
developing a clear message is the focus of three upcoming workshops,
featuring Dyana Flanigan, Sue O'Halloran, Nora Ferrell and Kate Franco. 
Studs Terkel Award winners for 2006 are announced.

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Wednesday/April 19 - Studs Terkel Media Awards Honor Outstanding
Journalists
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Presented annually, the Studs Terkel Awards honor outstanding journalists
who bring the voices of ordinary people to the publics attention as they
cover Chicago's diverse communities.  Community Media Workshop invites all
to this elegant, spirited soiree that will bring together media, community
and nonprofit movers and shakers.  With Studs and honorary event chairs
Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn, come celebrate the accomplishments of:

• Mark Brown, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
• Renee Ferguson, investigative reporter for WMAQ-TV/NBC 5
• Mary Johns and the Editorial Team of the Residents' Journal

Expect hors d'oeuvres, dinner, cash bar, and some special entertainment.  

When: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006.  
Where: The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario, Chicago.


Order tickets and see pictures from last year's celebration at
www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/f19b023295/489248/db838643ac/fd8ed20

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Tuesday/February 28 & March 7 - Writing To Make The News
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News releases, advisories, and pitch letters must carry a fresh, unique
idea and phrasing that immediately convince journalists a story and
organization is newsworthy. In this two-session workshop, participants
will find, craft and cultivate bright media moments and create story lines
and phrasing that win media coverage.

A few spots are still available for this workshop for volunteers and staff
of nonprofits. Call us at 312-344-6400 if you have questions.

You can also learn more at www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/6019953187/489248/db838643ac/fd8ed20

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Wednesday/ March 8 - Storytelling To Create Change
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A good story is a prerequisite to media coverage and a key to the public's
connection to your organization. Information and statistics are not
enough.  Learn to find your organization's stories and how to tell stories
with impact.  Come ready to write, sweat and try out story ideas in small
groups.

Class size is limited, but some room is still available.


Learn more about this workshop and Sue O'Halloran at www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/fbc8a44a16/489248/db838643ac/fd8ed20

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Tuesday/March 14 - Develop and Sharpen Your Message
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Communicating what you're doing quickly and convincingly helps further your
organization's mission and bottom line. Learn to develop messages that
work. Lack of clarity and jargon will be covered as participants develop a
"key message" and focus on a given audience, research their values and
concerns, determine the best way to reach that audience, and put the whole
thing together to craft messages that move people to action.


Details about this workshop are at www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/60d755ac11/489248/db838643ac/fd8ed20

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Community Media Workshop is a nonprofit organization of journalists and
media relations experts helping other nonprofits doing vital work in their
community connect with the media. We provide workshops, an annual
conference, awards and recognition for journalists, a journalists'
tipsheet, briefing papers, sources, and a media guide. 

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