Public Relations and Press Releases

Janis Hashe, a writer, editor and PR professional, and Richard Beeland, Media Relations Director for the City of Chattanooga, spoke to our class about public relations and writing press releases.  The most important information they shared was to be professional and polite to everyone you encounter from the ground up.  And when writing a press release to clearly communicate the who, what, where, when, how, and why and to be consise as possible.  Overall, their experience was very helpful.