Behind the words of the Corporate Social Responsibility lie some simple, but effective communication strategies, including a simple message, a good guys vs bad guys positioning, and passion for the cause.
You can get a better response from reporters and editors, if you follow a few simple guidelines in writing your news release. Appropriate content, an interesting headline, a packed first paragraph, polished wording, using a standard format, and by being prepared for questions.
No one enjoys being yelled out cursed at bullied or manhandled in any form whether physically or verbally. It does however happen at times. What options do you have to diffuse the situation? Can you separate yourself from the abusive behavior being directed at you before you lose your cool and strike back? How can you keep your emotions in check so that you might still accomplish your task?