4D. Communications

Working with the News Media and Social Media Influencers to Promote Your Program

Working with your local news media can be an effective way to convey program information and research, while also raising important visibility. This two-part session will provide useful tips on how to engage reporters in a way that will entice them to cover your activities, as well as practical advice from a panel of two or three ANR academics and others who use social media to connect with journalists and make ANR information accessible to broad audiences. Included will be guidance on how to prepare for interviews and how to get across your main messages.

Speakers: 

Pam Kan-Rice, Asst. Director, News and Information Outreach, Strategic Communications, Communications Services and Information Technology

Jeannette Warnert, Communications Specialist, Strategic Communications, Communications Services and Information Technology

Panel of ANR Academics:

Dan Macon, UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, Placer-Nevada Counties

Alison L. Van Eenennaam, Animal Science Specialist, UC Davis, Department of Animal Science

Lynn Sosnoskie, UCCE Agronomy and Weed Advisor Merced and Madera Counties

Strategic Plan Goals #2 and #15: Tell ANR’s Story; Increase UC ANR’s Reach

Presentation slides PDF