Press Submission Form Submit your content and/or suggestions for press coverage. Please fill out the fields below to submit your content for press coverage. Submissions will be reviewed by the Communications Team on the Monday after your request was submitted. Please account for this time difference when submitting your request. Please follow the timeline guide below to ensure a successful collaboration with the Communications Team. Questions? Please contact Beth Esler at 312.906.2291 or Beth.Esler@uw-mc.org Deadline Guide: 6 weeks: Calendar listings (events that are open to the public) 6 weeks: Press releases 6 weeks: Media advisories, day-of coverage and photo desk submissions Use this form to request media from our Communications Team. You Are the Project ManagerName*FirstLastEmail*Type of Request (select all that apply)Calendar ListingWhen United Way hosts an event it is important to have the event listed on a variety of online calendars. Some websites require you to enter the date, time, place, description, etc., while a few require you to write an email describing the event to an editor. The online calendars include but are not limited to: Chicago Nonprofit, TimeOut Chicago, Metromix, Around Chicago and Triblocal.Press Release A press release is typically used to make an announcement (i.e. community impact results, events) and includes all of the vital information. Incorporated in the press release are 1-2 quotes from one of the leaders in the announcement/event (i.e. Chief Professional Officer, board members).Media Advisory (day-of coverage and photo desk submissions) A media advisory is a shorter, outlined version of a press release that gives reporters, editors and/or producers only the most essential information (somewhat of an ‘invitation’ if you will).Event/Content Title*Date* Describe Your Event/Project*Please describe the important information, location, details and specifics of which we should know about your request (ie: who will be there, what will be happening, where, are there any VIPS, etc). Will individuals be available for media interviews?YesNoWill you need a United Way approved spokesperson to attend?YesNoWould you like to invite a United Way Board Member/Volunteer?YesNoDo you need a photographer from Creative Studios?YesNoProject QuestionsPlease answer the following question so we can better align this project with our organization's goals.How will this project drive our LIVE UNITED 2020 community-impact plan?*Photo Desk SubmissionFileBrowse for your photo from your computer and then upload. Allowed file types: jpg, gif, png, tif, tiff One photo/image only please. If you have more photos to submit, please contact Beth Esler.Photo CaptionPlease enter a caption for your uploaded photo
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