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Media Relations

What is FOIA?

Article

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Watch a brief overview of the Freedom Of Information Act to understand what must be released, when it must be...

Privacy Rights Alive vs. Deceased

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Review what information can be released for a person who is alive and a person who is deceased.

A Briefing Card That's On Point

Case Study

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Reviews lessons to emulate and paths to improve upon like how the Navy's Briefing Card for Hurricane Sandy's...

How to Respond to a Media Query

How To

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Use this step-by-step guide to help you field responses to questions from the media.

Being an Effective Communicator in a Crisis

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Stay on track when communicating during a crisis by following seven simple rules.

How to Prepare a Briefing Card

How To

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Prepare a public statement for a subject matter expert (SME), review the facts, establish an end state, theme,...

How to Facilitate a Successful Media Interview

How To

4 min

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Review the necessary steps to ensure your subject matter expert (SME) will have a successful interaction with...

Initial Release Template

Template

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Use this Word document to write an initial release on a death, injury or property damage.

Understand and Articulate Command Messages

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Review and understand the importance of command messaging in every aspect of your roles and responsibilities.

Sharpen Your Verbal and Nonverbal Communication ...

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Review and use these public speaking strategies to help you identify, perfect and communicate your message.