How to Get Media Publicity For Your Organization's Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

Media publicity could help raise even more money and supplies for Hurricane Katrina victims, but most organizations don't know how to appeal to the media and get publicity on radio, TV or in newspapers. Former TV anchor and radio talk show host George McKenzie has created a Website showing church groups and civic organizations how to get as much media publicity as possible to increase donations and assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- In the rush to get food, supplies and money to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, many church groups and civic organizations are overlooking opportunities to get mass media publicity that would make their relief efforts even more successful.

"Media publicity is the last thing many groups have on their minds right now," says former TV anchor and radio talk show host George McKenzie. "They're in a hurry to get relief to the victims as fast as they can. Maybe they even think such media publicity is self-serving or distasteful at a time like this."

"But in fact," McKenzie continues, "such publicity can actually raise awareness, let more people know what they're doing, and increase the amount of help they can give."

"And most media outlets are glad to give publicity to such worthwhile causes."

McKenzie has added a section to his "Publicity Pro" Website at http://www.publicity-pro.com to give everyone tips about how to attract media publicity for their event or fundraiser. The specific Web address is http://www.publicity-pro.com/charityevents.htm

"They can also go to another Website, http://www.write-a-press-release.net for tips on how to write and distribute a press release," McKenzie says.

The Website also includes links to articles about media publicity by other experts and links to a number of publicity-generating resources.

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