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When you’re asked to be interviewed in the media , it’s important to know that each medium – radio, TV and print – have specific requirements you should understand before the interview. Here are our top media interview tips for you to consider before your next media interview. Media interview tips.
If you plan on doing regular, consistent media interviews - whether it’s television, radio, podcasts, or print - it’s a good idea to put together a list of potential questions that cover the basics of your business that any interviewer can use. I feel interviews are best done free form with nothing scripted.
Now how do you give a great interview? I spoke in another post about it being ok to say you don’t know in an interview but you don’t want to be completely caught off guard. Interviews go much better when they are conversational. Lastly, see how that journalist conducts interviews, especially on TV.
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When putting together your Public Relations Plan, preparing for the interview should be on your list. For television segments, see how that host does an interview. If it’s a printinterview, read what they write. The more homework you can do to prepare, the better your interview will be. Do your homework.
Television viewership is steady and national/local radio remains popular: on average, people watch more than three hours of TV and listen to more than three hours of radio every day. Business Plus – Monthly print and online business news outlet. Showing your purpose in a way that’s clear, transparent and sincere will resonate.
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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 printinterview. I got a $10,000 client from being on television. Take the time to build out that process. Again, It could.
These contacts can be a gold mine of information and access, particularly when it comes to cracking morning television or top-tier print publications. And when it comes to broadcast media, contributors often have greater flexibility to work in brand messages or feature products than actual network television employees.
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Delivering stores to radio, television, and online audiences through live coverage, SMT has become an important public relations strategy that helps an audience to have a behind-the-scenes understanding of a brand. At the same time, live interviews are the most cost-effective approaches to engage with important audiences around the globe.
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Be willing to do video interviews. In years past, most interviews with print reports were conducted in person or by phone. As we all know, times have changed, so it’s possible print journalists will request an interview over Zoom or another similar service. Keep up with local news.
Did you keep a copy of the news article, or had you already told your connections in advance to watch the television to catch your seven seconds of fame? If you’re the guest at a radio studio, take a photo of yourself behind the mic or with the interviewer. What happened next? Did you bask in the glow for a while? Don’t despair.
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Building a brand community and/or family on social media is now just as important as obtaining an interview in national magazine. One crucial reminder is that due to the incredible power of social media it is essential to remind brands and spokespeople of the need to manage their online voice and reputation.
In broadcast television, you had three choices – ABC, CBS or NBC. Today, are many more options both on the television – and on the web. The same is true in print. Years ago there were only a handful of top-tier media outlets. These outlets had a controlling influence on information, not unlike Dan Pink’s car salesperson.
Never assume – just because a client knows the key messages backwards and forwards – that they understand the dynamic of an interview. Explanations and instructions on taking charge and guiding the interview, including bridging statements and transitions. Step-by-step directions for before, during and after the interview.
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