5W PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

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. So a big part of media training should be putting the student in front of others who will ask them random questions. Let them answer completely.

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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. Can you ask for interview questions ahead of time? How do you discuss something you don’t want to appear in print? Going on the record with a reporter can be intimidating.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 3, 2014

In fact, how you look can help you land a job, make a sale, persuade a team to your point of view—and lead to incredibly successful media interview s (or some utter disasters). In my experience in media training sessions, there’s no substitute for seeing yourself on camera. Media Training' What you say.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 8, 2014

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.

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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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Polaris

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

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. Media Training'

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Why Life Time?

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

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. Media Training'

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

One thing that makes for an excellent PR partnership is the organization’s willingness to share raw information that can be translated into media interviews and stories. Data can be a goldmine for a PR team looking for a fresh media angle, and sometimes an offhand remark can result in a story. Take some chances.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 26, 2022

Media does give you authority and makes you more credible but it won’t necessarily get you instant sales the minute you appear on television or in a print interview. Sales is a process and it takes time and just because you land in the media doesn’t mean you’ll get instant sales.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

But sometimes we overlook freelancers and other “gig” contributors, whose numbers are increasing as traditional media outlets shrink. These contacts can be a gold mine of information and access, particularly when it comes to cracking morning television or top-tier print publications. Conduct media training early.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media. Media Media Training PR 2.0

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Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 1, 2019

How to Prepare for an On-Camera Interview. There is good news, though: Your publicist is equipped to guide you through the process and ensure that you and your brand’s message are well-represented and clearly expressed during any broadcast interview. Will your interview be on live TV, or will it be taped and aired at a later date?

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. If you have a CEO who can slam dunk every interview, good for you. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Executives who once asked, “Can you get me on Oprah?”

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. This is going to seem kind of crazy but if you’ve been following me for awhile, you know this. Hard to think that far ahead. That being said, isn’t it worth it to have millions of people learn about your product service or brand?

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Decide in advance what your goal for the interview will be.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 1, 2016

Because we spend time preparing clients for meetings with journalists, PR people tend to study media interviews from the perspective of the person getting questions. But during this crazy political primary season, interview-watching is a spectator sport, usually starring Donald Trump. Yet something changed this week.

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