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We have a very simple philosophy about mediatraining. It should provide a spokesperson with the tools needed to conduct effective media interviews when we’re not there to support them. If you’re the spokesperson for your company, there are many other lessons you will learn in mediatraining, including these 25 interview tips.
Finding time for mediatraining can be difficult. Emailing one or two points of constructive feedback immediately following an interview. Media interview preparation makes the difference between one quote or sound bite versus dominating the article. Do you have a helpful mediatraining tip to share?
At the same time, having a terrific media spokesperson who can nail the messaging, handle tough questions and make business or technical language accessible isn’t always easy. . While some executives are born to be media resources, and they’re every PR person’s dream. Reflect and offer constructive feedback.
If a lack of focus is a frequent problem for a given spokesperson, it’s worth a mediatraining session to heighten their comfort level and preparation for future conversations. We like to be constructive, but candid. Constructive feedback will strengthen the relationship and help all parties improve even a good performance.
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Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of mediatraining. With a live broadcast interview, all one can do is use it as a “teachable moment” for the team, offer constructive criticism and devise ways to improve for the next time.
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The February #PRprochat was lucky enough to have Gerard Braud as a special guest, author of “ Don’t Speak to the Media Until… ” and he shared some fantastic tips. He has specialized in mediatraining and crisis communication planning since for the last twenty years, and is a wonderful source of expertise.
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