Please find information below in regard to a seminar being run in Melbourne on August 5th. This seminar is being run by Thomas Murrell (not ASTC so you will need to contact Thomas directly), however, members of ASTC and SOCEDS are being offered a special discount. See below for details. Regards, Fiona Gologranc ASTC Administrator Writing and Pitching Winning Media Releases A seminar from Thomas Murrell When: Tuesday, August 5th, 6pm - 9.00 pm Where: The Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins Street, Melbourne. Cost: Special price of $198 for ASTC and Society of Editors members, $247.50 for non-members. Do you want to add new writing skills to build your business or career? Do you want to learn the secrets of how to write news releases that get used by the media? We are proud to offer members a new evening course on 'Writing and Pitching Winning Media Releases' This seminar will help you understand how the media can work for you. Here's what previous participants are saying about this course: "Tom took the time and energy to address the specific concerns of the people taking the course." Robin Swindell, Fractal Graphics Communicating with customers and stakeholders has become more demanding, complex and pressure-driven. Writing effective media releases for target audiences has become an important skill for technical writers and editors. It can also help generate thousands of dollars worth of publicity for free. The seminar "Writing & Pitching Winning Media Releases" is practical, entertaining and contains real life case studies on media releases that get published. A full money back guarantee is provided if you can't write a better media release in less time after attending the course. "The manual provides a clear record of the proceedings for me to look back on. I look forward to writing more successful media releases to promote my message." Liz Sideris, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, Perth WA. Discover: => What is news and how to make your release newsworthy and media friendly. => The requirements of different media - radio, TV, print and Internet. => How to formulate your media release - get the right angle for the right medium. => The 12-step process to writing releases that get read and published. => How to market your message - efficiently and effectively. => What to say and how to pitch when you speak to the media? => The 7 secrets of E-Media releases. The seminar includes comprehensive manual, FREE follow-up coaching and critique of your media release (valued at $250.00), and delicious selection of Australian fruit and cheeses for supper. "The good interaction and feedback captured my attention. The information was useful and valuable; it is great to know I can call within 60 days for help." Jasmine Lamb, Australian Federation of University Women The first 15 registrations will receive a FREE 'Talk About Success' CD valued at $27.50 When: Tuesday, August 5th, 6pm - 9.00 pm Where: The Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins Street, Melbourne. Cost: Normally $247.50pp incl. GST includes refreshments and comprehensive workbook Special price of $198.00 for ASTC and Society of Editors members. Presenter: Thomas Murrell MBA Thomas is a business educator, media consultant and author of 'Media Fundamentals:8M's Essential Media Kit'. Prior to establishing 8M Media & Communications, Tom spent twelve years with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter, presenter, executive producer and senior media executive. He now shares his experiences on how the media works with audiences around Australia and overseas as a keynote speaker. Visit Thomas at http://www.8mmedia.com Registration is easy - simply visit http://www.8mmedia.com Numbers will be limited, so book now to reserve your place: email: mailto:8m@xxxxxxxxxxx website: http://www.8mmedia.com phone: (08) 9388 6888 fax: (08) 9381 9605 "Clear, practical information and usable ideas that will make a positive bottom line improvement." Patrick Sweeney, Australian Speakers Bureau 'Media Motivators' is the Electronic Magazine for management, marketing and media ideas and contains useful information, advice and practical tips on dealing with the media. View issue #32 for a free article at http://www.8mmedia.com/media_motivators%20ARCHIVE.htm --------------------------------- ************************************************** To post a message to austechwriter, send the message to austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe to austechwriter, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject field. To unsubscribe, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject field. To search the austechwriter archives, go to www.freelist.org/archives/austechwriter To contact the list administrator, send a message to austechwriter-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx **************************************************