Media Toolkit

Quick-Reference Publicity Tools

For Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals

The Family & Consumer Sciences Media Tool Kit will help you clearly and consistently communicate the value of the family and consumer sciences field. Simply click on the document to download it, and choose the format that works best for you. If you have any questions about this tool kit, please email pr@aafcs.org.

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Introduction to the FCS Media Tool Kit
How to Use the Toolkit MSWord Adobe PDF
The Role of PR MSWord Adobe PDF

Key Message Overview and Training
Developing FCS Key Messages MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS FAQs MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheet for Secondary Programs (1 page) Publisher Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheets for Secondary Programs (2 pages) MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Scenarios for Message Training MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Example MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Worksheet (blank) MSWord Adobe PDF

Understanding and Working with the Media
Understanding the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Talking with the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Selecting the Right Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Developing Story Angles MSWord Adobe PDF
AP Style Guidelines MSWord Adobe PDF

Samples
Boilerplates
Sample Press Release on Obesity
Sample Press Release on CPFFE (Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator)

Quick-Reference Publicity Tools

For Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals

The Family & Consumer Sciences Media Tool Kit will help you clearly and consistently communicate the value of the family and consumer sciences field. Simply click on the document to download it, and choose the format that works best for you. If you have any questions about this tool kit, please email pr@aafcs.org.

To download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click


Introduction to the FCS Media Tool Kit
How to Use the Toolkit MSWord Adobe PDF
The Role of PR MSWord Adobe PDF

Key Message Overview and Training
Developing FCS Key Messages MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS FAQs MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheet for Secondary Programs (1 page) Publisher Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheets for Secondary Programs (2 pages) MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Scenarios for Message Training MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Example MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Worksheet (blank) MSWord Adobe PDF

Understanding and Working with the Media
Understanding the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Talking with the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Selecting the Right Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Developing Story Angles MSWord Adobe PDF
AP Style Guidelines MSWord Adobe PDF

Samples
Boilerplates
Sample Press Release on Obesity
Sample Press Release on CPFFE (Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator)

QUICK-REFERENCE PUBLICITY TOOLS

For AAFCS Members

This members-only benefit includes a number of tools that will help you clearly and consistently communicate the value of AAFCS membership and family and consumer sciences. Simply click on the document to download it, and choose the format that works best for you. An asterisk indicates an item that would be most frequently used by AAFCS members.

If you have any questions about this tool kit, please email pr@aafcs.org.

To download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click 


Introduction to the FCS Media Tool Kit
How to Use the Toolkit MSWord Adobe PDF
The Role of PR MSWord Adobe PDF

Key Message Overview and Training
FCS Key Messages MSWord Adobe PDF
Developing FCS Key Messages MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheet and FAQs MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheet for Secondary Programs (1 page) Publisher Adobe PDF
FCS Fact Sheets for Secondary Programs (2 pages) MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Scenarios for Message Training MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Example MSWord Adobe PDF
FCS Key Message Architecture Worksheet (blank) MSWord Adobe PDF

Understanding and Working with the Media
Affiliate Public Relations Officer Job Description MSWord Adobe PDF
Understanding the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Talking with the Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Selecting the Right Media MSWord Adobe PDF
Developing Story Angles MSWord Adobe PDF
AP Style Guidelines MSWord Adobe PDF
Photos MSWord Adobe PDF
Photo and Promotion Release Form MSWord Adobe PDF

Teacher of the Year Resources
Sample Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Bio MSWord Adobe PDF
Backgrounder MSWord Adobe PDF

PR Templates and Samples
Boilerplates
Sample Obesity Press Release
Sample CPFFE Press Release (Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator)
Sample Fellowship Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Fellowship Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Leaders Award Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Leaders Award Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample New Achievers Award Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
New Achievers Award Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Excellence in Extension Award Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Excellence in Extension Award Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Excellence in Extension Grant Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Excellence in Extension Grant Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Annual Conference Attendee Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Annual Conference Attendee Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Sample Annual Conference Presenter Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF
Annual Conference Presenter Template Press Release MSWord Adobe PDF