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News Release Request Form

Please submit this form no later than 14 DAYS prior to the requested release date.


The Limestone Department of Communications & Marketing is dedicated to building and strengthening the University's role and reputation as a leader in higher education. We are committed to promoting the vision and mission of Limestone University through media and public outreach.


Due to the large amount of requests the Department of Communications & Marketing receives to develop and disseminate news releases for various Limestone departments, this online form has been developed to provide a streamlined process to obtain the information needed.


Although we make every effort to support all areas of the University, there may be occasions where we must prioritize requests and occasionally turn down some of them due to limited time and resources.


It is important to understand that media outlets receive many pitches and releases daily, and our office receives multiple article requests each month. We will prioritize the news release requests that best benefit the University as a whole.


NOTE: The Department of Communications & Marketing is unable to fund paid advertising to promote events associated with any news releases. Such event promotions/advertising will be paid from respective departmental/program budgets.

SUBMITTING YOUR INFORMATION

Please fill out the form below, which will be sent to the Department of Communications & Marketing to assist in the writing of the news release.The completed news releases will be emailed to the appropriate media outlets, and posted on the Limestone website and social media accounts, when appropriate.


In making requests for news releases, please provide the information in a timely manner to allow for proper dissemination.The Department of Communications & Marketing cannot guarantee that requests on short-notice can be granted. A submission should be made no later than 14 DAYS prior to the requested release date.


Please remember that our task is to allocate our resources – time and expertise – toward those projects that most directly support the Limestone University's strategic initiatives.


Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.


Thank you for taking the time to submit!

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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PROJECT INFORMATION

Date and Times of Event:*
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Request Start Date/Request End Date
If applicable.
Tell us about the event. Who is sponsoring it? Who should attend? Who is being honored? If student names are provided, please include academic years (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, grad student) and hometowns.
Each release is unique; however, some key news values should be addressed when formulating quotes. Audience: what does the audience need to know? Impact: who will be affected and how will they be affected? Novelty: what is interesting about the news item? Thanks: what person or group or institution needs to be thanked for their role in the event?
If the release is about an award or honor, please write a brief biographical paragraph about the person (student, professor, etc.), including other honors received, hometown, etc.
Requested Release Date:*
Please Indicate If It Is OK To Have The Media Contact You Directly:*
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Please be sure to notify the Department of Communications & Marketing of any change in information or in the event of cancellation.

Please note: The Department of Communications & Marketing has certain obligations to Limestone University as a whole that will take precedent during certain time periods. For that reason, there may be occasions when not all requests can be granted or cannot be granted during the two week time period. In submitting this form, I am agreeing to the departmental guidelines and production timelines outlined above.