Thanks for the Shout Out, Elaine!
Whenever we send out a press release here at SLDN, we always hope the media takes note. But no matter how important the news SLDN reports might be - from the 'coming out' of Darren Manzella on 60 Minutes to the growing number of local city councils calling for repeal - we know we'll always have to compete with other compelling stories for page space in the papers or airtime on the TV.
At least one person, though, thinks we're doing a pretty good job.
Behold the power of the SLDN press release.
In an article published today by CNSNews.com, conservative pundit Elaine Donnelly, she of the Center for Military Readiness, lauds the power of SLDN's press operation, and gives us some much appreciated kudos for our hard work here in the communications department.
"Newspapers like The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today never miss publishing any news release that comes out from the advocates for gays in the military, no matter how often it happens," Donnelly told CNS.
And the December 16 edition of 60 Minutes - featuring SLDN client Manzella and board member Cholene Espinoza - was somewhat of the crown jewel of SLDN PR, it seems. The story was "a relentless public service campaign" on SLDN's behalf, Donnelly says.
(Nevermind that Donnelly favorite Duncan Hunter was on the broadcast, representing the other side of the issue. Or that correspondent Lesley Stahl even interviewed an active duty Army Major about his opposition to repeal. Perhaps Elaine had turned off the set by the time they made it onto the screen.)
So thanks for shout out, Elaine! It's good to know that we're capturing your attention. And when we finally win this fight, and open service prevails, maybe I'll even send along an autographed copy of the press release announcing our victory.
- Steve RallsLabels: Darren Manzella, elaine donnelly, in the news, SLDN on 60 Minutes
-----12-26-07
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