Press Release Request Form

Requests must be received at least three weeks prior to the event or the
deadline. After review of your request, a member of the Public Relations team
may contact you via phone or e-mail. Please remember that this form is a request
and does not guarantee a release or media coverage. The information must
relate to the University, its students and communities. Photos may be submitted
electronically for consideration. Please be complete and accurate in providing
information as the person submitting information is responsible for all content.
Complete and submit the form below to request a press release for your event.

1) REQUESTOR INFORMATION:
Today's Date (required) Today's Date (required) * / MM / DD YYYY
Your Name (required) Your Name (required) * First Last
Title (required) *
Division / Department (required) *
Office Telephone (required) Office Telephone (required) * - ### - ### ####
Office E-Mail Address (required) *
2) Is this request to report receipt or renewal of a grant, fellowship, donation, or other accomplishment or newsworthy happening rather than an event?
(If yes, please proceed to questions in #4 below. Thank you.) (required) *

2) Is this request to report receipt or renewal of a grant, fellowship, donation, or other accomplishment or newsworthy happening rather than an event?
(If yes, please proceed to questions in #4 below. Thank you.) (required) Yes No
3) PRESS RELEASE BASICS AND CONTACTS:
(Please complete all appropriate questions.)
Date of Event (required) Date of Event (required) * / MM / DD YYYY
Event Start Time (required) Event Start Time (required) * : HH MM AM/PM
Event End Time (required) Event End Time (required) * : HH MM AM/PM
Will Your Event Last More Than One Day?

Will Your Event Last More Than One Day? Yes No
Length of Event
Full Event Title (spell out any acronyms)
Location of Event
4) CONTACT PERSON:

For questions from the public/media
Email (required) *
Phone (required) Phone (required) * - ### - ### ####
Website for Additional Information
5) NEWSWORTHY SPECIFICS:
In detail, please explain what will happen at the event. If a grant, fellowship, donation or other, please be sure to include or attach appropriate amounts, conditions, eligibility, and other specifics.
• (Be sure to answer these questions: Who, What, When, Where, and How. The more complete and timely your information is, the better the publicity.) (required) *
No Cost To Attend.
Cost To Attend Faculty/Staff $ Dollars . Cents
Cost To Attend CU Students $ Dollars . Cents
Cost To Attend Public $ Dollars . Cents
Cost To Attend Children (5 & under) $ Dollars . Cents
Are Advance Reservations Necessary?

Are Advance Reservations Necessary? Yes No
Cost To Attend Advanced Price $ Dollars . Cents
Cost To Attend At Door $ Dollars . Cents
How To Make Reservations
6) Are There Partners Who Should Be Mentioned?

6) Are There Partners Who Should Be Mentioned? Yes No
Please List The Partners
Are There Grant Supporters/Special Funding Provided For?

Are There Grant Supporters/Special Funding Provided For? Yes No
Please List Grant Supporters/Special Funding
Event Type

Event Type Follow-up event Annual event First-ever event
Have We Written a Press Release for This Event in The Past?

Have We Written a Press Release for This Event in The Past? Yes No
How Is This Year’s Event Different? (required) *
7) Why Is This Important or Significant?
Why Should People Attend?
Will There Be Special Guests?
Do you Have Photo(s) of the Event or Logos?

Do you Have Photo(s) of the Event or Logos? Yes No
File #1

Attach Files
File #2

Attach Files
File #3

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8) Should the PR/Marketing Office Work with Anyone Else To Attain Additional Information
For This Press Release?

8) Should the PR/Marketing Office Work with Anyone Else To Attain Additional Information
For This Press Release?
Yes No
List Names and Phone Numbers
Who Must Approve This Release Before It Is Issued? (required) *
COVERAGE REQUESTED:
Is Media Coverage For This Event Requested? (required) *

Is Media Coverage For This Event Requested? (required) Yes No
Type of Coverage Requested

Type of Coverage Requested Pre-event coverage Post-event coverage During event
Additional Coverage Options

Additional Coverage Options Internal Campus Email Only Internal/External Email Alumni Magazine Alumni E-Newsletter University E-Newsletter Parents’ Club Newsletter Local Media Regional Media National Media Facebook Linked-In Twitter Other Other
9) TARGET AUDIENCE
Target Audience (required) *

Target Audience (required) 8-county service area Prospective students Local Community (Mercer County) Local Community (Raleigh County) Chambers and Civic groups Churches/religious organizations Other Other
10) I am attaching a press release or additional information relative to my request.

Attach Files

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Please remember that our team is working on multiple releases at any given time. If you do not meet the three-week submission deadline, the Public Relations team may not be able to fulfill your request. Submitting your release early allows enough time for writing, editing, approvals and media submission deadlines.
Thank you.

Press Release Request Form

Press Release Request Form

1) REQUESTOR INFORMATION:

3) PRESS RELEASE BASICS AND CONTACTS: (Please complete all appropriate questions.)

4) CONTACT PERSON:

5) NEWSWORTHY SPECIFICS:

COVERAGE REQUESTED:

9) TARGET AUDIENCE

3) PRESS RELEASE BASICS AND CONTACTS:
(Please complete all appropriate questions.)