Press Advisory Template

Send out a Press Advisory if you want the media to visit your school while an activity or event is taking place.

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Fill in your school's information and print your final copy on a sheet of your school or organization's letterhead.

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PRESS ADVISORY

Contact:
School or Organization Contact:____________________
School or Organization Name: _____________________
Phone Number:_____________________
Email address: _____________________

Headline: Tell what your school or organization is doing. Mention that it's an e-learning activity or that it's part of International CyberFair.

[School Name] Showcases [Your Local Town] IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COMPETITION

First paragraph: Include your city, state and the date in your "dateline." Then briefly tell the who, what, where, when and why.

Second paragraph: Give a little background information about your project-- explain that it's a part of International CyberFair, a Global SchoolNet project-based learning program, now in its 29th year - involving 5.5 million students from 115 countries.

  • Mention that Global SchoolNet is a non-profit 501c3 organization that is dedicated to helping youth become responsible, literate, and compassionate global citizens.
  • Mention that the 2024 theme is COLLABORATE and Unite.  
    Talking about people, places and things that are improving your community and your lives by being KIND..
  • Tell how many local students are involved and what category you are researching and why the topic was chosen.


Third paragraph: Be sure to highlight the event's date and time so that the media will know where and when to attend. Also include a contact person name and phone number the media can call for more information.

WHEN:

WHERE: (Be as specific as possible)

TIME:

CONTACT: