For further information:
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, Board Chair
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
519-332-0330
mayor@sarnia.ca
George Mallay, General Manager
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
519-332-1820 1-800-972-7642
mallay@www.sarnialambton.on.ca
Writers and reporters clicking on extra Sarnia-Lambton references
Convenient media centre added to www.slep.wpengine.com
For Immediate Release
City of Sarnia/Lambton County, ON – News gatherers and feature story writers are just a convenient computer click away from a greater variety of multimedia references about the community, through a new Internet media centre portal launched today by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.
The media centre is the newest addition to the Economic Partnership’s website at www.slep.wpengine.com and offers news and editorial journalists an expanded range of readily accessible resources, including the latest information releases, story ideas, spokesperson contacts and downloadable audio and visual files.
The Internet media centre project was created as part of an Economic Partnership’s initiative to increase the news, general interest and industry trade media’s awareness and understanding of Sarnia-Lambton. The self-help site will also allow the economic development promotions organization respond more effectively to a greater number of media requests for information, with an increased variety of reference materials.
“With the success of local initiatives, like our developing green technology sector and our resident attraction program, more media outlets are looking to us to share our experiences and insights with their audiences,” notes Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, board chair of the Economic Partnership. “Our new website’s media centre will provide news reporters and other writers with easy access to more information and sources about the issues, attractions and developments in Sarnia-Lambton, presented in formats that they prefer to use.”
The central section of the media centre presents information about the latest developments and upcoming events involving the Economic Partnership and other Sarnia-Lambton organizations and businesses.
The new media centre includes a variety of downloadable, multimedia resources, including television production quality video segments and radio audio clips, as well as presentations and images of a variety of topics related to Sarnia-Lambton. References about the area’s economic development focus, tourism, recreational and cultural attractions, agricultural practices, urban and rural lifestyles and people are included.
In addition, the website will give media writers access to factual details about the Economic Partnership, its Sarnia-Lambton member municipalities and their various economic development initiatives. Contact information for local subject matter experts and links to additional articles and resources posted on the website are included with most references. Convenient online forms allow reporters to request interviews with the organization’s spokespersons and register to receive future updates directly.
“The content of our website media centre will reflect our latest developments and will be updated and expanded on a regular basis, to keep media representatives in touch with our area’s economic, social and environmental interests and activities,” notes Bradley.
Sarnia-Lambton is growing a promising and sustainable, green future from its historic industrial roots and abundant natural features. Situated along the famous blue waters of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, Sarnia-Lambton’s distinctive combination of modern city amenities, small town charm, quaint country corners, sandy beaches and recreational attractions is home to an increasing number of people and businesses.
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