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Media Interview Skills: Why Silence Is Not Always Golden

Polaris

A little bit of nervousness before a speech or interview is a good thing. Yet public speaking and media interview skills are essential for most executives and business owners. And a poorly handled print or broadcast interview could turn a relatively benign issue into a full-blown crisis. A lot of nervousness—not so much.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation. Flow is a city festival in August that has been organized in Helsinki annually since 2004. Finnish journalists want to speak directly to decision makers and are used to having this access. A good place to connect and meet contacts.

Radio 64
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Meet the Media: Doug Newcomb, Freelance Automotive Journalist  

Bianchi Biz Blog

Probably a feature for Corvette Quarterly in 2004, when I profiled racecar driver Leilani Munter and her high-school friend. I’ve also been fortunate to interview a lot of celebrities – Carrie Fisher, Tony Hawk, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Gibbons, Nikki Sixx and more – which was always fun. I also review new vehicles. Fun assignment!

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The Three Biggest Media Mistakes Top Executives Make

Cision

Although every executive is different, we’ve observed clear trend lines in our work with hundreds of top C-suite inhabitants since starting Phillips Media Relations in 2004. In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company? They Say Too Much.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Doug Levy

Solo PR Pro

When a former FDA commissioner became dean of medicine at the UCSF School of Medicine in 2004, Doug became his chief of staff and communications director, an incredible opportunity that allowed him to see how major research programs are put together and funded. In 1997, when USA Today moved him from D.C.

Meeting 97
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Maxim Behar: Seychelles is now the cleanest and safest destination for tourists in the world

Maxim Behar

13.03.2021 Maxim Behar, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Seychelles in Bulgaria, shared in an interview for Bgtourism.bg In fact, 2020 is the only year in which I have not visited my favorite islands since 2004, when I first set foot there and fell in love with nature, the beaches, the sun, but most of all - the people.

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The 3 Biggest Media Mistakes Top Executives Make

Cision

Although every executive is different, we’ve observed clear trend lines in our work with hundreds of top C-suite inhabitants since starting Phillips Media Relations in 2004. In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company? They Say Too Much.