by: Lunden Mason
posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
As staff members monitor the news throughout the year, we hold on to quotes that reaffirm our hope for the future. These media bites — pulled from news articles, op-eds, and social media posts — motivate us to push forward, challenge us to consider perspectives different from our own, or inspire us to imagine the kind of world we’d like to see. In keeping with BMSG’s annual tradition, we have curated a list of our favorite media bites from the past year. Read more for our top picks and reasons why we included them.
Tags: media bites, public health, social justice
by: Heather Gehlert and Katherine Schaff
posted on Friday, December 17, 2021
Check out BMSG’s top picks of the year. These selections can help advocates communicate more effectively about everything from breakthrough infections to the science behind vaccines to the need for prevention.
Tags: media bites, metaphors, public health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Friday, December 11, 2020
With so much at stake this year, advocates and organizers have been working tirelessly to sharpen their communication skills and make the case for solutions that advance equity, justice, and health. Those skills have shone through the many op-eds, letters to the editor, and other forms of media advocacy we have been tracking throughout the year. As we compiled our annual Top 10 list, these media bites stood out to us for their clarity, creativity, and overall impact.
Tags: media bites
by: Caity Dekker and Heather Gehlert
posted on Monday, December 30, 2013
The way the media portray an issue influences how we think about and act on it. Throughout the year, advocates have used memorable media bites to help shape the news, challenge people to think about problems from a public health perspective, and come up with creative solutions. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Tags: media advocacy, media bites, public health
