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Local Media Kit

Everything you need to introduce Community Connectors to a local newspaper, magazine, radio station or television newsroom without inventing the message yourself.

✓ Approved for useVersion 1.0 • September 2026

Start here

A simple media plan

  1. 1

    Choose one outletStart with the newspaper, station or magazine that already serves your community.

  2. 2

    Personalize the pitchReplace the highlighted blanks and add your genuine local reason.

  3. 3

    Attach the approved kitInclude the fact sheet, press release, biography and photograph.

  4. 4

    Report any interestSend the journalist's request to DLT when an official response is needed.

Ready-to-use materials

Personalize only where prompted

Download the complete kit ↓

Printing: Keep using the editable Word files for personalization. The three fixed PDFs now also have professionally branded print-shop editions with the supplied Club artwork and the App Store, Google Play and Microsoft options. Ask for full colour on white matte 80 lb text (about 118 gsm).

01

Local Media Pitch Email

A copy-and-paste introduction plus subject-line choices and one respectful follow-up.

  • Newspaper, magazine, radio or TV
  • Clear editable blanks
  • No sales language
Download editable Word file →
02

Local Press Release

An editable release that combines the approved programme description with the Connector's local story.

  • Ready headline and structure
  • Local quote space
  • Official DLT contact
Download editable Word file →
06

Local Profile and Report

A simple form for preparing your local story and reporting media interest back to DLT.

  • Checkboxes and fill-in lines
  • Consent-based contact details
  • Follow-up information
Download editable Word file →

Your approved introduction

Keep it local and personal

“I am an approved Doing Life Today Community Connector. I help people affected by Parkinson's find approved information, practical resources and a supportive community. I do not provide medical advice.”

You may speak about your own experience. Official statements, clinical questions, statistics, policy, funding and partnership requests should go to DLT.

Protect your story and the programme

You are a local voice, not a DLT spokesperson.

✓ You can

  • Share your own lived experience
  • Use the approved pitch, release and facts
  • Explain why connection matters locally
  • Invite the journalist to contact DLT

× Refer to DLT

  • Official organizational statements
  • Clinical evidence or medical questions
  • Policy, funding or partnership questions
  • Requests to interview Bryce Perry

When a journalist responds

Send the request to the DLT media desk

Include the outlet, journalist, contact information, requested topic, deadline and anything you have already shared. Connectors should not give out a general DLT phone number.

Report media interest →