reporting conference

Hearing lots from very committed people about serious investigative reporting while resources are shrinking.

Looks like very impressive work will come fro Propublica, Center for Investigative Reporting, Center for Public Integrity.

Also learning what I should've already known about talking directly to press vs. using s spokesman.

Comments

[twodogkd]

Any examples?

Is using a spokesperson better?

Does one way ensure that what is reported more closely aligns with what you actually said?

In my limited experience with the Press, there were gross mistatements of what was said, and statements attributed to me that I did not say.

Seems like a written statement or Press Release may be the safest way to put out your views.

That said, I don't really know what's what in dealing with the media.

So any comments on the subject would be both appreciated and interesting.