New York Times Sports Monday Cover

Media Relations for Row New York

A young rower sitting in a boat at a dock, beneath The New York Times logo

The Goal

To turn a New York Times reporter’s interest in Row New York into a compelling story that raised the organization’s visibility and drove donations.

My Role

Media Relations

The Details

  1. I coordinated the media visit, including schedules, access to athletes and coaches, and consent.
  2. I shaped the narrative by highlighting the athletes’ dedication.
  3. I set up the photo moment that became the cover image.
  4. I prepared our digital channels to convert the resulting attention into donations.

The Results

  • Published on the cover of the New York Times Sports Monday
  • A big spike in engagement and donations followed
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