December 17, 2018
Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF)’s mission is to save threatened marine life using pioneering research, education, and sustainable conservation solutions, working towards a world where marine life and humans thrive together. The charity conducts pioneering research on marine megafauna and uses scientific evidence to educate the public and government to influence long-lasting conservation strategies.
MMF had a clear organisational vision, mission and strategy but needed to increase its profile to raise awareness of its vital conservation work among potential supporters and donors.
- Developed and implemented a PR and communications strategy designed to generate widespread press coverage and increase awareness of MMF around the world.
- Prepared key media materials to facilitate streamlined press office activities: key messages, press release boilerplate, media FAQ document etc.
- Drafted media-friendly biographies for the charity’s spokespeople and pitched them for appropriate interview and profiling opportunities
- Compiled a comprehensive media and blogger database with relevant media targets
- Worked closely with all MMF team members to source, collate and develop strong stories for press
- Built relationships with key journalists; pitching news and feature ideas to help generate press coverage
- Drafted and distributed press releases and relevant media materials and coordinated all
- press requests (including hosting visiting journalists)
- Provided PR and communications counsel to MMF’s Founders and senior team
- During the time Melissa ran MMF’s press office (8 months), the charity secured 365 pieces of coverage: averaging at more than one published article a day!
- Highlights included: BBC radio, Daily Telegraph, Yahoo!, The Scottish Sun, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diver, Dive.In and more.
"Melissa was a huge asset to our small Mozambique-based organisation, producing around one published article for every day she worked with us!"
Dr. Simon J. Pierce
Founder and Principal Scientist, MMF
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