HMA Public Relations

JANUARY 9, 2025

Preparing for your next virtual interview? Check out the latest blog post from Justin Liggin for virtual media training tips to help your spokesperson confidently deliver key messages! Read more.

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PRSay

JANUARY 23, 2020

At first it annoyed me, but after a while I realized some benefits to being a contrarian, especially in media relations. This exchange reminded me of a few of the “devil’s advocate” tactics that I’ve seen be successful in media relations. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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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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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We’re pitching editorial sources to fit THEIR needs, not gifting them with the fabulous opportunity of a lifetime interview with the reporter being eternally grateful for the favor. If it is the spokesperson who has to back out due to an emergency, you get your #2 person who is media trained and ready to go (always have them!)

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 18, 2021

The PR profession under-appreciates interviewing expertise. Try to find a curriculum for mass communications or PR that offers a class on interviewing. Every journalism program in the country tackles the art of the interview. It starts in college. But PR curricula ignore the topic.more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content. And we have an ongoing relationship with a morning show specialist who has a line to the key segment producers and will never give up on cracking the big interview!

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Mr. Media Training, to discuss the challenges of crisis spokesperson training. Subscribe to Brad’s blog: MrMediaTraining.com. A must read!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. The best media training sessions train the entire team, starting at the top. For a real dash of schadenfreude, check out these examples of what not to do.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Additionally, encouraging executives to participate in speaking engagements, podcasts, and interviews allows them to share insights and expertise with a wider audience. Media Relations Cultivating strong relationships with journalists is crucial for securing media coverage.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Next is a list of preferred channels for communicating with stakeholders, such as press releases, social media, and direct outreach. Companies should be training key personnel on handling media inquiries and interviews. They manage media relations by handling media inquiries and interviews professionally and effectively.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

There are many do’s and don’ts for giving a great on-camera interview, some of which we saw in the debate. The post 5 media-training takeaways from the Democratic Debate appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. A candidate could have the best platform to their voters and still lose a debate—and […].

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Media Training Training Case Study Media 111

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Generating media coverage in industry publications, trade journals, and general news outlets allows companies to reach a broader audience and position themselves as thought leaders. Media Relations Securing interviews, press releases, and feature articles in relevant publications helps B2B tech companies gain exposure.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. News cycles are 24/7, and most PR people are trained to be hyper-responsive to media and client needs.

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5W PR

MARCH 23, 2025

Media relations require particular attention. Press releases, interviews, and social media posts must align with FDA guidelines. Team members should receive regular training on FDA regulations and industry standards. This starts with developing clear internal policies for reviewing all communications materials.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In PR, we are very organized and are trained to plan events and programs. PR pros are trained to negotiate with media to get the best story for a client, and sometimes that carries over into our personal lives. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect. Walk in the park or walk by the beach?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Securing media interest is only the first step. Prepare a Briefing Book.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Organizations need established protocols, trained teams, and clear communication channels ready to activate at a moment’s notice. Managing Media Relations Traditional media remains a critical component of crisis management.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 20, 2019

When it comes to accurate and objective critiques of how you did during a media interview, your eyes and ears aren’t exactly impartial judges. When trained, they can be supremely effective in evaluating your sure-footed successes and your less-than-ideal slips. What follows are just a few examples of […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

The goal should be to line up several interviews ahead of the release so the official announcement day starts with top-tier stories that have the executive team feeling good and lay the foundation for more stories. Media training is a must. But be careful with embargo pitching.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By weaving compelling narratives, securing media coverage, and organizing targeted events, PR professionals can generate significant buzz around a new product or service, capturing the interest of potential customers and industry influencers.  Seek out customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and social media monitoring. Use

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Leaders need to lead, even in dealing with the media and talking in front of others. Of course, the training needs to happen, but like almost everything, we get better as we practice doing it right… practice done wrong will not lead to improvement though. That’s the way to become an expert at media interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

A good PR rep should have a role in nearly any media briefing. Below are a few things we should keep in mind when staffing an interview: Kick things off. Most journalists will do their own research ahead of an interview, but a verbal summary is a good conversation-starter. Let the interview play out, but pay attention.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But when it comes to being interview-ready, public relations pros sometimes shy away from being confident spokespeople. Moreover, when it comes to prepping their clients for that big interview, many communicators find themselves outsourcing their media training to an expert.

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Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

TRY MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE Crafting engaging stories Get acquainted with the first AI Assistant for PR , a groundbreaking feature designed to brainstorm captivating ideas and examine the journalists perspective. Go through a Q&A that mirrors an interview with a journalist and discover smart angles for your story.

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5W PR

JULY 5, 2020

Being confident when stepping in front of the microphone and cameras with all the lights shining is something that can be achieved with decent media training. Media Training in 2020. Media training doesn’t only involve knowing what the messages are and the best way to convey them. Key Message.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The PR profession under-appreciates interviewing expertise. Try to find a curriculum for mass communications or PR that offers a class on interviewing. Every journalism program in the country tackles the art of the interview like this one from the University.more. It starts in college.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

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?

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

While local broadcast TV segments typically last one to three minutes and reach an audience in the low thousands, podcast interviews last between 15 and 60 minutes and give your client an opportunity to tell his or her story to an engaged, knowledgeable and passionate audience. Podcasts offer many opportunities to amplify coverage.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Get to know the local media landscape: As a country of 5 million people, Ireland’s media sector is relatively small. Business & Finance Magazine – In-depth coverage of corporate news, executive interviews, and industry analysis. The most popular social media channels in Ireland YouTube : 4.02

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Regional Foundation.

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Axia PR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In the fast-moving world of news, securing earned media coverage often hinges on speed. Newsrooms operate on tight deadlines, and reporters scramble to find credible sources who can comment on breaking news. However, challenges arise when journalists seek immediate confirmation of a spokespersons availability before confirming a story.

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Interviews Report Media Training 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Broadcast and online media are filled with examples of mediocre executive interviews, missed opportunities, and even a few disasters.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This is a guest post by Brad Phillips , author of The Media Training Bible. Top executives make many of the same media mistakes the rest of us do—but their missteps are often magnified, becoming top headlines on news and business websites worldwide. Want to learn more media training tips? They Say Too Much.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For instance, one of his favorite ways of generating sources was to have a “deskside meeting” with people, talking casually over coffee rather than doing a formal interview. I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said. Now, that dynamic has completely changed.

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ISEBOX

JULY 29, 2015

Media relations professionals are the primary line of communication between your organization and the media – and, by extension, your customers. These publications are the basis of your brand and they must be developed with a goal to outreach journalists and media reps. Reputation Management. Crisis Response.

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