Please use this form to submit your request for a press release. Requests must be recieved at least 2 weeks prior to a project start, 3 weeks prior to a special event or application deadline. All requests for media notification will be honored, however, the communications specialist does control which items media outlets may choose to cover.

What makes media cover a press release:
1) An event. Something has to be happening for them to cover.
2) Interesting details. Why would the average citizen care about this issue?
3) Basic questions answered: who, what, when, why, where and how much.
4) Our expertise: What story can we tell about the jobs we do? What special knowledge or expertise can we share?

Person requesting*

Date requested

Send by date

Who must approve this release before it is issued?

Project or Event Title "Headline"

Emergency? Why?

Type of event/project

Closure New Construction Project Park/Facility Enhancement

Recreation Program Admin Program Information Only

What: Describe project or event:

When: Project or Event Dates and Times

WHERE-Please be specific.

Who: Which division? Partnerships with other agencies? Contact for other agencies?

Why: Why are we doing this? What is the benefit for citizens? Why should citizens attend or register?

How Much? Project costs and funding sources or registration fee

Type of Announcement (check all that apply)*

Press Release and Web Newsflash Web Newsflash Only

Email Blast Poster/Flyer/Sign/Mailer

Describe poster/sign/flyer/mailer

Event timing

Annual Event Follow up

First time ever

If annual event, what is different about this year's event?

Contact person for media (verify this person will be available for interviews)

Best way to reach this person (check all that apply)

Office phone Cell phone

Email BG set up interviews

If BG is coordinating interviews, please list dates and times avaialable.

Contact person for citizens

Events only: Special guests?

Positives for citizens

Share your expertise or interesting facts about this project? Tell citizens something they don't know.

What about this project might cause concern and what is our response?

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