Mobilize the Media

I did!

Myrdin wrote an Op-Ed on the importance of play. This action only took a few minutes, but has allowed Myrdin and her network of play advocates in Louisville, Ky. to have a public voice. Make sure to take a look at op-ed examples below as well as info on how to submit an Op-Ed or letter to the editor.

Take Action!

• Neighborhood listserves, e-newsletters, and printed newsletters
• Setting up your media network
• The media and you
• Advise what? Release to who?
  • Sample media advisory
  • Sample press release
• Write a letter to the editor*
  • Sample letter to the editor: General
  • Sample letter to the editor: Childhood health
  • Sample letter to the editor: Playful City USA
  • Sample letter to the editor: Promoting recess
  • Sample letter to the editor: Supporting local legislation on play
    
• Write an Op-Ed*
  • Sample Op-Ed: General
  • Sample Op-Ed: Modern problems, old-fashioned solution
  • Sample Op-Ed (Buffalo News): Loss of recess hurts kids
• Attend an editorial board meeting

* These actions can be found in the 1 hour actions list.