Are you struggling to get media attention to your American Legion events? Did you raise hundreds or thousands of dollars for one of the Legion’s programs? Would you like to brush up on your press release and media alert writing skills? Do you want to know a few ways you can get to know your local media so they’d be more inclined to cover your events?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, have we got the webinar for you on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
With Veterans Day coming up, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to maximize your reach with “earned” media.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91760966872?pwd=emFvbzgvRzNMWjVLYU56b2hPMU1rUT09
Meeting ID: 917 6096 6872
Passcode: 288802
* If you have any public relations tips or success stories about how you got the press to cover your event, please email editor@caLegion.org to have your case study highlighted during the webinar.
Register now for access to this free online training
Author: Jared Morgan
Jared is the senior editor and web team lead for the Department of California and chair of its Media & Communications Commission. He became a member of the American Legion in 2014 when he joined Palisades Post 283 to find stories about veterans issues for a local newspaper while working as its news editor. He was soon brought in as 283's assistant adjutant and historian to help produce the post's award-winning community newspaper. Since then, Jared has used his media skills to help further the efforts of The American Legion in its advocacy of veterans and their families. Jared has also worked for several years to help revitalize the 100-year-old Santa Monica Post 123, formerly as its adjutant and as a member of its executive board, before transferring back to Post 283.