Media Relations

General Media Relations

Coyote Communications Basic introduction to media relations.

Pertinent Info's "Publicity Articles." Includes tips on preparing press releases.

Tenant.Net's "Managing the Media: A Guide for Activists." Despite its focus on housing advocacy, has many useful general tips on media relations.

University of Minnesota

University News Service's Media Guide Guidelines for working with the media.

University Relations

Conducting Interviews

Free Management Library's "General Guidelines for Conducting Interviews" Tips on preparing for interviews, creating questions, carrying out the interview, and following up after the interview is over.

The Oral History Office site at the University of California Berkeley's Bancroft Library. Has general tips for conducting oral history interviews that are of practical use to all interviewers.

Forum Communications

ForUM Communicator—e-mail newsletter

FORUM-C listserv—the Forum's electronic mailing list

Tips From Forum Members

Hiring a Translator

Preparing Text and Materials for Graphic Designers

Professional E-mail Guidelines

Writing an Effective Design Brief

Forum logo design process