Newsworthy by Nature: Why Your Comms Team Needs Reporters, Not Just PR Pros
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Speaker(s): Abigail Lauten-Scrivner, Media Information Specialist, University of Montana, Skylar Rispens, Media Manager, University of Montana
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Elective Session
This session will underscore the strength of creating an in-house news team as part of your communications strategy. Having reporters, rather than just PR professionals, increases efficiency, builds ethos, facilitates a diversity of storytelling and nurtures trust while also bolstering your brand. The result is stronger reputation management, broad media placement and a vibrant campus voice.