Appendix A. Media Messaging Toolkit

The Media Messaging Toolkit provides all the guidance, suggested language, and reproducible templates needed to craft a comprehensive range of effective media messages. The kit starts with the Value Compass, an abridged set of Value Compass instructions, and a list of Value Compass words. Introduced in Chapter Two, the Value Compass is a guide to identifying the values and ideals your organization hopes to project to the public.

Next is the Problem Solution Formula template, a simple framework for creating your own Problem Solution Formula message. Presented in Chapter Three, the Problem Solution Formula is a structured response that allows you to honestly address a problem while still ensuring that the solution ...

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