Writing project—news release

ADV 225 Activity #7: Organizing a Traditional News Release

DUE BY 7:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Traditional news releases have a rigid standardized format that mirrors a news story as it would appear in a daily newspaper. Based on the assignment/prompt for Writing Project #3, use the following template to organize your announcement news release.

RELEASE TIMING CONTACT: Leslie Knope, APR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

THURSDAY, FEB 22, 2018

HEADLINE

Eight words that include ALL or PART of the NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT. Should use present tense verbs.

{WHO} will {WHAT}:

More Olympic Sports Foundation introduce "SNOW TRAID"

SUBHEAD

14 Words that support the NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT. Should use present tense verbs.

A thrilling experience for spectators and professional athletes all over the world

LEAD PARAGRAPH

25 words (or fewer) that describe the NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT, beginning with a DATELINE. (Dateline does not count toward the word count.)

DATELINE, State –– {WHO} has announced {WHAT} for the purpose of {WHY} scheduled for {WHEN} at {WHERE}.

CITY, State—Utah--More Olympic Sports Foundation (MOSF) has announced the Snow Triad as an amateur competition in Park City, UT.

QUOTE #1 - SIMPSON

Explain WHY news announcement is exciting and deliver an UNSUBSTANTIATED FACT in a format consistent with a PRINT NEWS STORY.

“Start your quote at the beginning of a new paragraph,” said {NAME}, {TITLE}, {ORGANIZATION}. “Finish it after your attribution.”

More Olympic Sports Foundation (MOSF) introduces a new exciting game for game lovers. This time Simpson introduces a new game with a name of "Snow Triad." This game is a combination of three snow games: snowboard halfpipe, aerial skiing, figure skating for winter games lovers.

Officer PR (MOSF)

SUPPORTING DETAIL

Support the quote or news announcement with the next-most important detail or background information.

Currently, MOSF is organizing this event as a “amateur” competition in Park City, UT. Professional athletes from all over the world are taking part and want to experience the new game.

QUOTE #2 - SYLVESTER

Explain WHY news announcement is exciting and deliver an UNSUBSTANTIATED FACT in a format consistent with a PRINT NEWS STORY.

“Start your quote at the beginning of a new paragraph,” said {NAME}, {TITLE}, {ORGANIZATION}. “Finish it after your attribution.”

MOSF has maintained its history and glad to introduce Sue Sylvester President of the IOC, a new sport with a name of "SNOW TRIAD." The success of this game at the amateur competition is in Park City, UT and much appreciation from the side of Olympic athletes makes this game prominent in from of others.

MORE SUPPORTING DETAIL

Support the quote or news announcement with the next-most important detail or background information.

This game is judged by a panel of five judges who give the final verdict about the winner.

CONCLUDING SUPPORTING DETAIL (if necessary)

Further, support the quote or news announcement with the next-most important detail or background information.

The success of this games at Park City shows that how much it is liked and appreciated by the athletes and spectators. The jury is made up of professional retired players. This game is designed for professional players.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,/CALL TO ACTION

End your news release with a “For More Information” paragraph that tells readers how to learn more.

Fore more information about {WHAT}, visit {WEB ADDRESS} or {FACEBOOK PAGE}.

For more information about “snow triad” visit [email protected] www.facebook.com/SNOWTRAID@mosf

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