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Online Promotion Guide: Families in Action

Sample Public Service Announcement

Introduction
Preparing for Your Workshop
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Promoting Your Workshop
Sample Letter to Parents
Promoting Your Program Through Public Speaking
Promoting Your Program Through Public Relations
Sample Public Service Announcement
Sample Press Release
Promoting Your Program with a Photo
Promoting Your Workshop: The Final Details
Research
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SAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Tips: Use only one side of a standard 8.5" x 11" sheet of white paper. The official stationery or letterhead of the sponsoring organization is ideal. Otherwise, be sure to include your name, address, and phone number at the top of the sheet. Write a headline summarizing your message and stating the location of your workshop. Include the length of the message in seconds.


(Release must be on group's stationery)
Mitchell Middle School
2000 Future Avenue
Anywhere, State 11111

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (signify format of information)

Released: September 15, 2000

Kill Date: October 9, 2000 (deadline for broadcast station to air the announcement)

 

(headline summarizes message; at right indicate how long the message will take to read)

Mitchell Middle School in Anywhere Offers Workshop for Parents and Teens Together :30

(Body copy typed in capital letters:)
IT'S NOT EASY BEING A PARENT OR A TEENAGER. EVERY DAY, FAMILIES HAVE RULES TO NEGOTIATE, CONFLICTS TO RESOLVE, AND IMPORTANT ISSUES TO DISCUSS. FAMILIES IN ACTION WILL HELP TEENS AND PARENTS COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY, AND WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT PROBLEMS LIKE SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

BEGINNING OCTOBER 9, MITCHELL MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL OFFER A NEW VIDEO-BASED WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS CALLED FAMILIES IN ACTION ON SIX CONSECUTIVE THURSDAY EVENINGS.

CONTACT Mitchell Middle School Office at 770-555-1111 TO REGISTER.

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