You have sent a news release to a journalist who emails to request more details for an article,but you receive the request while you are out of town.What should you do?

A) reply as soon as you return
B) let your email autoreply relay that you are out of town
C) reply immediately and say you will get back with the journalist upon your return
D) reply immediately to determine the journalist's needs and then follow up accordingly

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Megan Johnson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  It is always best to respond to a journalist's request as soon as possible. In this case, since you are out of town, it is important to still acknowledge the journalist's request and gather some information about their needs. This allows you to follow up with them once you return with the necessary information and shows that you are responsive and committed to helping with their article.

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