pr 2300

I recently had the opportunity to talk with a reporter for channel 5 news. She called to discuss the recent events at USU and gave me advice on how to handle the media which would soon be breathing down my throat for information. Her advice goes as follows:

1. Treat the Media with respect when contacted
2. Direct them to the people responsible for commenting on the issue
3. It is perfectly acceptable to say "No comment"

I asked her if I should have information ready for the media such as press releases, interview questions etc and she said, "No, direct them to USU public relations and the organization at hand."