SDSU Media Relations Deans Council 11/16/11
Who We Are Greg Block, Director, Media Relations & New Media Gina Jacobs, Media Relations Manager Vacant, Media Relations Specialist
Why Media Relations? National recognition Academic reputation Environment for fundraising
What We Do News Releases Media Advisories Expert Pitches Event Listings Interviews Media Requests Press Conferences Collaborate across campus
What We Do
Daily News Clips
What We Do Faculty Experts Directory
Media Relations Achievements
National Media More than 900 National Media hits in ‘10-’11 77 considered “Major” national hits
National Media University “Big Picture” Stories ◦Diverse Issues in Higher Ed, Los Angeles Times San Diego State Extends Welcome Mat for Veterans 3/4/09 ◦Chronicle of Higher Education Fast Gainers: 4 Ways to Improve Graduation Rates 12/6/2010 ◦New York Times Amid Cuts, Public Colleges Step Up Appeals to Alumni 1/15/2011 ◦Los Angeles Times Departing San Diego State President Leaves a Long, Distinguished Legacy 5/31/2011
National Media Research Stories ◦Kids Active Only About Half the Time in Sports Practices USA Today, WebMD, Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News Jim Sallis, Active Living Research (Sciences) ◦Stricter Laws Needed to Keep Kids Away From Tanning Beds US News & World Report, Good Morning America Joni Mayer, Graduate School of Public Health (HHS) ◦San Diego State Opens Surfing Research Center ESPN, Los Angeles Times Jess Ponting, Hospitality & Tourism Management (PSFA)
Faculty Experts
Local Media
Union-Tribune Feature Stories Since Start of School Year ◦SDSU helps find first planet with two suns (10/24/11) ◦Collection chronicles local civil rights movement (10/22/11) ◦S.D. scientist finds sea turtles in strange places (10/9/11) ◦San Diego State to Offer Degree in LGBT Studies (10/5/11) ◦Aztec Bowl’s glory resurfacing (10/1/11) ◦SDSU fundraisers seek support of community (9/15/11)
Local Media Back to School 2011
Local Media Commencement
Local Media Campaign Kick-off
Looking Forward Questions?