by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Op-eds are a powerful tool not only for bringing public health and social justice issues to the public’s attention, but also for reaching policymakers and promoting concrete policy solutions. Here are some tips to help you use op-eds to put your issue in the media spotlight.
by: Sarah Han
posted on Thursday, February 28, 2019
Despite some progress in removing stigmatizing language from coverage of immigration, the i-word still appears in a significant amount of coverage, found new research from BMSG.
Tags: immigration, media analysis, stigma
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019
A 7-year-old gets a lesson in media advocacy, showing that strategic communication can help anyone make the case for the social change they want to see.
by: Lauryn Claassen
posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Reporting on intangible systems and structures is easier said than done. In this Q&A, veteran journalist Venise Wagner, co-editor of the forthcoming book “Reporting Inequality,” offers tips for making that happen, starting with rethinking journalists’ relationships to the communities they cover.
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Although BMSG provides research and trainings for advocates to help them become more strategic communicators, we also gain a lot from the groups we work with. This year, the most valuable lesson we learned is about the power of resilience.
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018
A round-up of the most quotable, powerful, and memorable media bites we saw this year.
by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Monday, November 05, 2018
This year, we’ll be presenting research on a range of topics, from violence prevention to the child welfare system to racial equity in the news. Check out our sessions and connect with us in person or online using #PHIAPHA and #APHA2018.
by: Michael Bakal
posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018
A new BMSG toolkit and conversations with veteran journalists offer insights into how you can refine your communication strategies and bring public health and social justice perspectives into news coverage of violence.
by: Katherine Schaff
posted on Thursday, October 25, 2018
Use these tips to strengthen your op-eds, comments to the Federal Register, and other messages opposing the administration’s proposed public charge expansion — and to frame the issue in ways that further public health and social justice goals.
Tags: communication, immigration, public charge, public health
by: Sarah Han
posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
A BMSG analysis shows how the news about immigrant family separation, detention, and childhood trauma stands out from reporting on many other public health issues and offers insights for elevating trauma in other types of coverage.
