
 
 
Media Plan 
 
Engaging the media is essential in promoting your event and 
your message.  
 
Sample Media Plan 
 
News Advisory 
•  A sample news advisory is provided online 
•  Purpose is to alert media of a newsworthy event 
•  Release 1 week prior to event 
 
Local Media Calls 
•  Follow up News Advisory with personal invitation request 
•  Complete 3 days prior to event 
  
Press release 
•  Submit on event day 
 
Advertising 
•  As your budget and timeline allow, advertise your event in 
the newspapers, magazines or on local radio stations 
 
Press Packets 
•  Provide to media attendees the day of the event 
•  Include the following in the press packet: 
o  Event Overview (online) 
o  Agenda or Program 
o  Speaker biographies 
o  News Advisory & Press release