How to create a media kit Image Management Made Simple The first step in getting better publicity from the media
May 13, 2015
How to create a media kit
Image Management Made Simple
The first step in getting better publicity from the media
It’s a collection of news, background information
about your company or organization, and other
branded materials to be distributed to the media
to generate interest and buzz about an upcoming
product, service, or event.
What is a media kit?
How does it help me?
• Give media something to write about
• Grab attention of busy people in the media industry
• Give the media information and images to represent your
company accurately
What is inside a media kit?
Backgrounder
Fact Sheet
A quick read through of...
• What you do
• How you are different
• Key contact information
News
Let the press know what is new and exciting from your company and why people should hear about it.
Bios
Provide brief bios for your company leaders. Any information that will help people relate to your leaders. This can include...
• Business experience
• Accomplishments
• Awards
• Quotes
Images
Make sure to provide strong, branded images to compliment your copy.
• Company logo
• Relevant product imagery
• Leadership photos
• Workplace photos
• Event photos
How to create a media kit
Package all of your materials in one place. Make it...
Then share it!
Email Social Your website
When creating the materials to put into your media kit and the media kit itself, remember your audience is busy and needs a story to write about. Making it easy for them to get the information and images they need can go along way.
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