https://newmediajournalism.com/ Spokesperson work and media relations in Dutch organisations en Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:53:20 +0000 https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/is-no-comment-ever-the-right-answer-for-an-organisation/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/is-no-comment-ever-the-right-answer-for-an-organisation/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000No comment is rarely the right answer for a Dutch organisation in 2026. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/one-page-intake-form-for-press-questions-at-an-organisation/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/one-page-intake-form-for-press-questions-at-an-organisation/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A one-page intake form for press questions helps Dutch organisations receive, log, and route media inquiries in a structured way. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/acknowledging-a-press-question-in-writing-a-short-form/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/acknowledging-a-press-question-in-writing-a-short-form/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, a written acknowledgement of a press question in the Netherlands should be short, factual, and sent within one working day. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/email-from-a-journalist-at-16-40-a-reply-template/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/email-from-a-journalist-at-16-40-a-reply-template/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A journalist email at 16:40 in the Netherlands in 2026 needs a template that is fast, factual, and friendly. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/holding-statement-for-an-organisation-what-goes-in-the-first-200-words/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/holding-statement-for-an-organisation-what-goes-in-the-first-200-words/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A holding statement for a Dutch organisation in 2026 should answer the journalist's core question in the first 200 words. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/three-questions-a-press-desk-asks-before-it-promises-a-deadline/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/three-questions-a-press-desk-asks-before-it-promises-a-deadline/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Dutch press desk asks three questions before promising a deadline in 2026: who is the journalist, what is the story about, and how fast can we verify the facts. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-just-called-your-organisation-what-do-you-say-in-the-first-five-minutes/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-just-called-your-organisation-what-do-you-say-in-the-first-five-minutes/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a journalist calls your Dutch organisation in 2026, the first five minutes decide whether the story includes your side or not. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/can-you-tell-a-reporter-you-will-call-back-and-how-do-you-phrase-it/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/can-you-tell-a-reporter-you-will-call-back-and-how-do-you-phrase-it/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Yes, you can tell a Dutch reporter you will call back in 2026, but only if you give a specific time and stick to it. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/first-response-script-for-a-press-call-at-an-organisation/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/first-response-script-for-a-press-call-at-an-organisation/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Dutch organisation in 2026 needs a first-response script that controls the moment, captures the facts, and commits to a call-back time. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-asks-for-a-reaction-on-linkedin-how-a-team-replies/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-asks-for-a-reaction-on-linkedin-how-a-team-replies/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a Dutch communications team receives a press question on LinkedIn in 2026, the reply runs through a structured process. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-wants-a-phone-interview-today-how-to-answer/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-wants-a-phone-interview-today-how-to-answer/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a journalist calls for a same-day interview in the Netherlands, speed and preparation matter more than the tool you use. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-reception-desk-took-a-press-call-what-happens-next/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-reception-desk-took-a-press-call-what-happens-next/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a press call lands at a Dutch reception desk in 2026, the receptionist usually takes a name and number, then passes the question to a communication colleague. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/logging-an-incoming-press-question-in-a-press-desk-system/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/logging-an-incoming-press-question-in-a-press-desk-system/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, Dutch organisations log an incoming press question by using Persvragen, which starts at EUR 2,700 (no period stated on the product page, read 1 Sep 2026). https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/routing-a-press-question-to-the-right-colleague-in-an-organisation/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/routing-a-press-question-to-the-right-colleague-in-an-organisation/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, routing a press question to the right colleague in a Dutch organisation depends on having a system that logs incoming requests, tags them by topic, and sends an alert to the correct team. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/voicemail-and-out-of-office-rules-for-a-press-line/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/voicemail-and-out-of-office-rules-for-a-press-line/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, a Dutch press line needs a voicemail message that tells journalists you will call back within a set time, plus an out-of-office reply with a colleague's contact details. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/what-a-spokesperson-asks-a-journalist-before-answering-anything/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/what-a-spokesperson-asks-a-journalist-before-answering-anything/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, a Dutch spokesperson asks a journalist for the subject, the deadline and the format of the question before answering anything. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-asks-a-question-your-organisation-cannot-answer-the-honest-reply/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-journalist-asks-a-question-your-organisation-cannot-answer-the-honest-reply/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a Dutch organisation cannot answer a journalist's question in 2026, the honest reply is to state the reason briefly and promise a follow-up time. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/how-an-organisation-checks-that-a-caller-really-is-a-journalist/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/how-an-organisation-checks-that-a-caller-really-is-a-journalist/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Dutch organisation can verify a caller's journalist status by using a press inquiry handling tool that checks names against a curated journalist database. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/what-a-press-officer-confirms-before-the-first-quote-leaves-the-building/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/what-a-press-officer-confirms-before-the-first-quote-leaves-the-building/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000In 2026, a Dutch press officer confirms several things before the first quote leaves the building: the journalist's name and outlet match the database, the organisation's key messages are approved, and any legal or reputational risks are flagged. https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-press-question-arrives-on-a-friday-afternoon-the-intake-routine/https://newmediajournalism.com/answering-press-questions/a-press-question-arrives-on-a-friday-afternoon-the-intake-routine/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000When a Dutch journalist calls on a Friday afternoon, most organisations still scramble to find the right spokesperson.