Praise from Past Participants

"This conference far outlived my expectations! The interaction with my peers in media relations and PR—as well as high-level reporters from e-based, print, and broadcast media—was
eye-opening."

"The most useful content of any media relations conference I have attended in nearly 30 years of PR."

"This was the most practical and relevant conference I have ever attended. The media contacts alone are gold! I will start using what I learned as soon as I return to the office."

The 2009 College Media Conference will help communications and public relations professionals prepare news materials that produce results and also to make contact with some of the nation’s top reporters, editors, freelance writers, producers, bookers, educational correspondents, and campus news professionals. Participants learn first-hand from major news organizations and their representatives how to accomplish the following:

Approach key reporters who cover higher education for national and regional newspapers, web publications, news services, and magazines;
Create and pitch story ideas to editors and freelancers;
Propose radio and TV features;
Pitch article ideas via email, mail, fax, phone, and distribution services; and
Make use of the various new media to make the case for their institutions.

For additional information about the event, interested persons can view the invitation letter, read more about the hosts and sponsors, explore this website, or contact CIC and AASCU by phone or email.