Polaris

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The idea of a media interview is enough to cause even the most confident executive to break into a cold sweat. To make matters worse for some individuals, the thought of taking a media training session to prepare for interviews can be equally daunting. Here’s how. Role-playing plus media theory.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 12, 2022

One of the top tips for a media interview I can give you is to be real and authentic. When you try to answer something you don’t know, it could backfire on you – especially on a recorded interview like television, radio, or podcast. The post Tips for Media Interviews appeared first on Christina Daves.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 15, 2020

If there is one thing I’ve learned doing media interviews and teaching people how to do it, it’s expect the unexpected. When my clients land media interviews, we always do media training beforehand. How to politely break in and be heard if the host is dominating the interview.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 12, 2019

I’ve been media training executives for about 15 years. The media has an agenda. This statement shapes what most business professionals have in their minds about the slant or the bias of a media outlet. Social media conversations and past articles, blogs, comments, tweets, etc., will help you to figure this out.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

The 24-hour news channels have also increased the number of interviews they are doing through Skype, FaceTime and other services. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. Promise them that it will be a short interview!) Check out your background.

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Polaris

MARCH 24, 2015

We have a very simple philosophy about media training. It should provide a spokesperson with the tools needed to conduct effective media interviews when we’re not there to support them. However, someday they will need to prepare for a media interview without access to communications expertise. 2 Be Prepared.

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Axia PR

MARCH 6, 2024

Make sure your spokesperson is armed with these media training tips before they take on the mic. Are there any “gotcha” questions, and how should you answer them? Can you ask for interview questions ahead of time? How do you discuss something you don’t want to appear in print?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. How to Give Better Media Answers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 31, 2017

Nothing in public relations is quite as rewarding as securing an important interview for a client. For some, this can mean an intense media training session. For others, a simple review of the interviewer’s background and expectations are all that’s necessary. How to prepare for a media interview.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Titled “Startup PR: How to get lift-off for your launch”, the paper addresses some of the challenges that startup PR professionals can encounter. Additionally, board members or investors might recommend people in their networks who would be willing to participate in an interview or offer a third-party opinion.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In this post I want to share how to create great content fast. Interview a customer. Do a “how-to”. I want you to make a calendar of 30 days and make a list of things like, a tip, interview a client, interview an expert in your industry, a holiday, and there could be several holidays in that month.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If you see someone who is regularly in the media as the expert, doesn’t that make you feel more comfortable in hiring them? Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer. Another thing to consider is that media begets media.

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HMA Public Relations

OCTOBER 13, 2020

During our media trainings, we teach how to bridge the conversation during interviews. In today's blog post, Alison shares a peek into our award-winning program with what bridging is and how it works. The post What is Bridging in an Interview? Click the link to read more!

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Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. Find a quiet location. Do a test run.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Getting media coverage provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand’s best traits and increase advocates. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared!

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 23, 2022

This week I want to share some tips on how you can get interviewed in magazines. So how do you get in magazines? If you want to learn more, I’m super excited I just launched the PR Playbook and you can find it at www.YourPRPlaybook.com, which will give you tips like this to help you step-by-step landing in the media.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 29, 2020

The broadcast media industry is no exception with radio presenters and journalists now conducting live profile interviews over the phone. How can we as communications consultants help our clients adjust to this new normal and maximize interviews over the phone? These five.more.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We film an interview with you. And we also guarantee media placements, which is super exciting. GetPRFamous.com and I cannot wait to see you in the media. The post How to Develop Good Social Listening Techniques appeared first on Christina Daves. We write video scripts. We film videos. We bring journalists in.

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Mora Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Your PR efforts have worked and you’ve landed your first TV interview. You’ve never been interviewed before, nor have you had media training – and your interview is tomorrow. Now as the interview time grows closer, your panic level begins to rise. Study the media outlet you are being interviewed for.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 14, 2015

If you do any kind of media or influencer outreach for your clients, basic media training should be part of your services. While media training and its basic principles are second nature to Solo PR Pros, it’s a foreign concept to many client spokespeople. But some media training guidance is universal.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The interview! The very thought of appearing as a guest on live TV can make even the most seasoned media spokesperson quake in their boots and it’s our job to make sure they are prepared. What are the most common issues seen with media interviews and, as PR pros, how can we avoid them? So what comes next?

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 4, 2022

Since I work in PR, and also help execs hone their performances (well, media interview skills) we had a lot to talk about when we met. It’s based on the premise that you can fundamentally improve interview and presentation skills. How do you want the audience to feel? (It Setting (where are you in space and time)?

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Action PR

JULY 9, 2019

What happens if a journalist asks you a question that isn’t related to the topic of the interview? If your subject is t-shirts and the journalist asks you about shorts, do you have the skills to take control of the interview and get it back on track? The bridging technique is one of the cornerstones of media training.

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The Hoyt Organization

JULY 22, 2024

The Importance of Media Management Training Managing Crises Effectively In times of crisis, executives often have cameras thrust in their faces. Media training prepares for high-pressure situations so that they don’t panic and inadvertently escalate things.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Use social media to share your message and build your brand. One of our success stories is actually a branding expert who landed in the media discussing how to build a brand on social media. Watch here: Take advantage of the wide net that social media can cast and build your brand with social media.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. And always be ready with a backup plan if the technology fails.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2019

If you’re a follower of our Twitter page, you will know we regularly tweet our expert advice on how to best prepare for and behave in media interviews. The worst mistake you make is to rush to fill a silence when you are unsure how to answer. The power of three applies to media interviews just as much as any other prose.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you. Learn how they report and give them what they love and what they want. Also, get your free Blueprint to learn how to do this >> HERE and check out our next events at www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com and www.GetPRFamous.com.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

In my last post , I shared three ways to bungle your product launch and touched briefly on preparing your executives for media interviews. First, why is media training so important? Here are my top four blunders, with some advice on how to improve. 1) They think an interview is just about answering questions.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 10, 2022

I keep getting emails from attendees about all the interviews they are landing – yay! So step 1 is mindset, and then step two is how to pitch. Make sure you know the Get PR Famous Formula and how to use it. But what happened was, is we pitched the media and they saw immediate results. It was amazing.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Offer to set up an interview with a subject matter expert. It means when people search online, they see that you were interviewed on or featured in various media outlets about your industry which provides instant credibility and visibility. How do they cover the news? Build a relationship with the journalist over time.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” People know the power of television and they see me there regularly and they want to know how they can be that expert. Yes there are one on one interviews and what helps with that is if you have a book so they can show the cover and position you as the expert. We do amazing interviews with them. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s a short video on how to use media to land clients: Media is powerful so use it to your advantage! There are a lot more videos on my YouTube channel HERE or read the posts on my blog HERE You’ll see how easy it is to land in the media IF you follow a process that I have already created for you.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Be aware of how you represent yourself when you are online showing yourself virtually. For a refresher on your brand, watch this video on How to Get Publicity with Branding. Remember, a brand is how you make people feel. How does your virtual background make people feel? PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

Media training. Inexperienced executives shouldn’t commit to a media interview or TV appearance without media prep. PR can train executive spokepeople to avoid the myriad of possible mistakes that can happen when facing the press.

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MaccaPR

JUNE 28, 2016

Of course, as PR professionals, we can provide media training to our top executives. Use bridging techniques to get the interview back on track.” All good advice for media interviews, backed by PR best practices. All good advice for media interviews, backed by PR best practices. Never, ever lie.”.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

Watch this great interview I did with David Meerman Scott who coined the phrase “neswjacking.” I want you to look at TikTok because that is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that.

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