Public information Flashcards

1
Q

What is hard news

A

news that must be delivered immediately or it has no value. news for today but not tomorrow

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2
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what is soft news

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news for today, tomorrow or next week. contains human interest value. Public information officers can save this type of news when no hard news is available

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3
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what must be accomplished before releasing information to the media as determined in nfpa 1035

A

matching the message with the appropriate media outlet

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4
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what are the different types of media as described in nfpa 1035

A

radio
television
print
electronic

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5
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in accordance with nfpa 1035 how can you use public service announcement

A

to serve as reminders about smoke alarm testing
home fire drills
holiday safety issues

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6
Q

talk or news radio is attractive to which audience

A

those 65 years or older

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7
Q

who are the points of contact at radio stations

A

station manager or program director

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8
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who can be approached when establishing contact with TV stations

A

public affairs director
public service director
news director - smaller station
assignment editor - smaller station

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9
Q

what type of print media works well for communicating fire and life safety information

A

newspapers

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10
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alternative sources of message delivery in accordance with nfpa 1035 are

A

billboards
newsletters
websites
handout items`

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11
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what are the four Ps from the marketing field

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product - desired behavior from audience
price- costs associated
place - where will audience access program information to achieve product
promotion- what channel will help reach audience

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