Getting Your Story Heard
Virtual
Monday, December 07, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Explore how to bring public health success stories to the attention of local media. This session will cover what makes a story newsworthy, how to develop an effective pitch, and ways to build media relationships and prepare spokespeople for interviews.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Assess a story’s newsworthiness and develop a targeted media pitch.
- Identify strategies for building relationships with local media.
- Prepare spokespeople to deliver clear, compelling messages during interviews.
Meet the Speakers
- Monique Farmer, APR, President, Avant Solutions
- Taylor Johnson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist