Plan a Media Event

Show your community you care about their safety

1. Choose and secure your venue and date

  • Library
  • YMCA
  • Town Hall
  • City or County Building

2. Choose and secure a speaker who will attract local media

  • Politician
  • Legislator
  • Mayor
  • Athlete
  • Local Celebrity

3. Create list of invitees

  • Local organizations
  • Pool operators
  • Swim clubs
  • Schools
  • Camps
  • Pool and spa professionals

4. Develop an agenda

  • Download sample agenda here

5. Create media list and send invitations

  • Email
  • Phone calls
  • Fax

6. Obtain sponsor funding, if desired

7. Order refreshments

8. Order consumer giveaways

  • Safe swimmer wristbands
  • Water safety brochures
  • Pool Safely materials

You can download a printable version of these eight steps to bring to your next meeting here.


 

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