Media Alert

A media alert is used to inform the media about a press conference or special event. It is a simple, one page "Who, What, Where, When, Why" document. It is often sent to press one week (or a few days) in advance and serves as an invite for press to attend the event.

Sample Media Alert:

** Media Alert **

March 1, 2003
Contact: Jane Doe, Technical Solutions, Inc.
ph: 775-998-3098
Email: janedoe@technicalsolutionsinc.com

San Francisco, CA - Technical Solutions, Inc. will host a press conference on Tuesday, April 15th at 11 a.m. EDT to announce their newest addition to the ABC product line. Speakers will include CEO John Smith and Program Manager Alice Jones from Technical Solutions.

More than 100 members of the press and industry analysts are expected to be on hand, as well as company representatives and stockholders. Following the announcement, members of the audience will have the opportunity to question the speakers.

Technical Solutions has more than 10,000 employees in over 30 countries, and is the leading provider of ABC products in the industry.

Plan to attend and learn more about this new product which will dramatically change the way people work!