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PR Tips For Navigating Interview Roadblocks

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For PR specialists , few things are more exciting than landing that media interview. Every journalist interview, whether it’s a top business pub or a targeted trade outlet, is a win. But an interview isn’t a story until it’s posted. Media prep didn’t stick. Interview is deadly dull .

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Avoid These 7 PR “Surprises”

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training.

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How to write a press release: Layout, tips + free template

Presspage

A press release is a short, compelling news story written by an organization and shared with media outlets, journalists, or the public. Its purpose is to announce something newsworthysuch as a product launch, event, or major milestonein a clear and concise format. 5 free press release templates - Download 1.

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7 Signs Your Company Is Ready To Step Up Its PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Before a PR firm was hired, unfortunately, an assistant to the president gave an interview full of inaccuracies which haunted the company for years. Your innovative new product is close to launch…but competitors are close behind. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch?

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Can I Quote You on That? Three Interviewing Blunders to Avoid

Shift Communications

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? 1) They think an interview is just about answering questions. Let’s dig into this a bit more. Source: meowgifs.com.

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Shooting Down Misconceptions About B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Offering him as a spokesperson typically drives more trade media interviews than any other pitch, because of his depth of knowledge and sheer passion. B2B companies are full of such characters — learn to identify them, media train them, and use them well. Social media is just as important, if not more, than in B2C.

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You’re Spring Cleaning, I’m Spring Cleaning, Everyone’s Spring Cleaning.

Barokas

If your spokespeople aren’t getting enough interview time with the media right now, take it as an opportunity to refine their skills. Set up a media training 101 or refresher. Maybe a major product launch has been delayed due to the impacts of remote work or stalled recruitment. Do some light remodeling.