23 Jul
Media invitation (Heads up)
· We are sending out an early invitation to media to give them a heads up for the event
· Would you like to make this a joint media invitation? If this is possible, I can draft this and if this is okay with you, we can use both IUCN and MONRE logos in the letterhead
· Should this be translated?
· What are your thoughts about distribution to local Thai-speaking media?
22 Jul
Drafting the Aug 10 Opening Press Release
· Can this be a joint press release with both our logos in the letterhead? We can start drafting this from our side and then send to your office for additions and comments from your side
· Who will be the spokesperson from your office for this release?
27 Jul - 3 Aug
Media Invitation (detailed)
· This is a more detailed media invitation with specifics about the press conference (speakers etc) and exact schedules for media during the RCF.
· Would translation and distribution to Thai press be possible from your side?
Jul 27-29
Aug 10 Opening Press Release finalized
· Getting approvals and sign offs for the press release
· Would translation be possible from your side?
· If the press release is a joint press release with MONRE logo, what is the process for sign off/ approval of press releases from your office?
Aug 10
Press conference
· We are coordinating with the hotel for the venue and set up of this event
Distribution of Aug 10 Opening Press Release
· We plan to distribute the press release to English media in Thailand as well as international news agencies in Thailand.
· We are also distributing it in the other countries where IUCN has offices in Asia
· Do you also plan to distribute this press release?
Distribution of news photographs
· We have hired a photographer and will be distributing photographs which we can share with you and we can collaborate on possible distribution
Aug 11
Distribution of news photos and short media advisories
· Depending on the events finalized for Aug 11, we will most likely send out news photographs and media advisories
Aug 12
Distribution of Aug 12 Closing Press Release
· We are planning to have a short press release to inform journalists about the closing of the RCF. This will be very minor due to the Queen’s birthday.
3. We have invited the Prime Minister to the opening. If this pushes through, are there any special protocols we need to know in terms of media coverage of the event?
Apologies for the long email and looking forward to working with your office during the RCF.
With best regards,