The media guide section of the volunteer kit will help you make the most of your National Engineers Week program through publicity.With advance planning, a positive attitude, some creative thinking and by following some of the steps within this book, you may be able to interest reporters in your event.

If you would like more information on how to reach the media, contact the public relations office of your engineering society or employer. 

Starting Your Engineers Week Publicity Program
Why You Should Organize a Publicity Program
Step-by-Step Planning
What Makes News?
Getting Reporters to Cover your Events
Press Materials: The Basics
Fact Sheet
Backgrounder
News Releases
Proclamation Release
Banquet Release
Awards Release
Special Event Release
How to Develop a Media List
Working with Newspapers
Letters to the Editor, Interviews and Features
Producing a Newspaper Supplement
Fillers
Editorials
National Engineers Week 2004 Chair Joseph V. Lillie
 
Working with Radio and Television
Public Service Announcements
Programming Ideas
Using Your Volunteer Section and Employer Newsletters
Publicity Schedule
Acknowledgements