[Imc-newsroom] Connecting with Media & Public/John Cruickshank/Studs Terkel Awards

[Community Media Workshop]

Coming Up at Community Media Workshop

Connecting with journalists and the public effectively is what the
workshops kicking off our spring series is all about, featuring Gordon
Mayer, Thom Clark, Suzan Erem, Richard Muhammad and Dyana Flanigan. 
Sun-Times John Cruickshank discusses news, neighborhoods and the future. 
Studs Terkel Awards celebrates journalism that makes a difference.

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Fridays/January 27 through February 24 - Professional Media Relations
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This is Community Media Workshop's ever-popular workshop. During five
Fridays of intense training participants plan a media campaign around one
of their own stories, learning to develop a strategic media plan, pitch
stories, plan events and handle interviews. Working journalists
participate in many of the sessions.

Some space is still available for this workshop. Call us at 312-344-6400 if
you have questions.

You can also learn more at www.newstips.org/register.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/5044a9408f/435404/2be7ee9f1f/fd8ed20

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Tuesday/January 31 - FREE EVENT: News, Neighborhoods and What's Next
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Community and non-profit leaders, journalists, students and the public are
invited to join in a lively conversation with John Cruickshank, Publisher
of the Chicago Sun-Times and COO of the Sun-Times News Group. The
Sun-Times' focus is local news, as is the Group's many suburban and
community newspapers.  We'll discuss the future of reporting local news,
the inside scoop on breaking news and whatever  else participants have on
their minds. This moderated discussion organized by Community Media
Workshop with Columbia College's Student Satellite Chapter of the Chicago
Headline Club/Society of Professional Journalists and the Columbia
Chronicle is FREE.  When: 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 31.   Where:
HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo, Chicago.  RSVP: rsvp at newstips.org



 Learn more about John and this event at www.newstips.org.
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Tuesday/February 7 - Power Pitching: The Phone Call Worth 1,000 Words
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A short pitch call--followed by a short fax that puts an edge on your
story--usually works better than a longer elegantly worded news release.
It's effective and efficient. Learn how it works from nonprofit and labor
union writer/publicist Suzan Erem.

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


You can also learn more at www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/8a2d7d4fab/435404/2be7ee9f1f/fd8ed20

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Wednesday/February 15 - Newsletters: Readers, Writing and Grand Design
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This is a crash course geared toward fine tuning an organization's
newsletter through effective design and collaboration with co-workers that
includes tips for non-designers and tricks for whipping the non-writers on
staff into shape.

Space is still available for this workshop for volunteers and staff of
non-profits. Call us at 312-344-6400 if you have questions.

You can also learn more at www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/9967383b24/435404/2be7ee9f1f/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.

It's still early so space is still available for this workshop for
volunteers and staff of non-profits. Call us at 312-344-6400 if you have
questions.

To reserve your spot, go to www.newstips.org.
http://r.vresp.com/?CommunityMediaWorksh/a3405739ea/435404/2be7ee9f1f/fd8ed20

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Wednesday/April 5 - Studs Terkel Awards
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Presented annually, the Studs Terkel Awards honor outstanding journalists
who use "unofficial" news sources and cover Chicago's diverse communities.
 This year's awardees will be announced in February.  Community Media
Workshop invites all to this elegant, spirited soiree that brings together
media, community and non-profit movers and shakers.  Expect hors d'oeuvres,
dinner, cash bar & Studs himself.  When: 5-8 p.m.Wednesday, April 5, 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.
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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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