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. 1 Key Messages. 2 Be Prepared.

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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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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 20, 2022

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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Interviews How To Media Television 130

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

Go through a Q&A that mirrors an interview with a journalist and discover smart angles for your story. If youre struggling with crafting compelling emails, write them using the new dynamic AI prompts for: expert comment suggestions, interview opportunities, or sharing survey or research results.

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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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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The following is a summary of the interview; you can request a full copy by visiting this link. Journalists from print media tend to be more conservative regarding news quality. It will be more difficult to get a story published in a print publication. vs. China, and shed light on effective tactics.

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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. Prep Time Before the Real Thing.

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Media Training Training Film Media 87

Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

Prowly enables you to monitor print, social media, broadcast, and online outlets. Get instant access to print-only publications and licensed sources hidden behind paywalls. When offering an expert for a comment or interview, show how one-of-a-kind they are. Observe their activities in various media channels.

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Pitching How To Media B2B 104

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Although print newspaper readership has declined, publishers’ online assets continue to grow strongly, with consumers accessing news media sites via mobile and social media. Business Plus – Monthly print and online business news outlet. Social media use, meanwhile, continues to rocket, across a growing number of platforms.

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Polaris

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

It wasn’t until I read her recently released autobiography, My Fight/Your Fight, that I learned more about her and her instincts inside and outside the cage (including her approach to media interview preparation ). Ronda Rousey Trains for Media Interviews the Same Way She Tackles A Fight. I watched interviews she gave.

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Interviews Media Sports Training 100

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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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. Most leaders can benefit from at least a quick professional media training session to polish the rough edges and instill confidence. Take some chances.

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Media Interviews YouTube Advertising 199

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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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! I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. I interviewed our CEO Bahram Akradi a couple times as a reporter and really admired his vision for Life Time.

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

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. He speaks, trains and writes frequently on using the power of storytelling to advance. Regional Foundation.

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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. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media. Media Media Training PR 2.0 In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry. This is certainly not the case today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

It’s also very important to tap and train media spokespeople at the beginning of an engagement. And, just for fun, this interview with Dawn Ostroff, the president of Condé Nast Entertainment, offers cool insights as to how the formidable print company has morphed into a digital media company.

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YouTube Video Training Survey 136

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

In this interview, Kathy discusses the importance of knowing what is being said about your brand, how to properly prepare for potential crises and why basic marketing principles are still relevant today. If so, have you trained against the plan and is your team ready to flawlessly execute during a critical time of need?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

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. As noted, many media interview opportunities arise suddenly without the chance for a formal session. And there are practical reasons to prep early.

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Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

In this interview, she discusses how she came to her success, what makes her choose to cover a story and how communication professionals can improve their pitching strategies. It’s frustrating when they take days to return a call regarding an interview with a client you are desperate to get a hold of. Rapid Fire Round.

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Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

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.

How To 71

How To Viral Media Training Print 71

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

That includes face-to-face, print, radio, TV and today online including Twitter. If they can be trusted to do any sort of media interview then they can use Twitter effectively – with the right advice, training, mentoring and support. A core competency of a good CEO is the ability to communicate effectively.

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Social Media Twitter Radio Sports 150

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. Learn more and join today

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Media Training Training Handbook How To 40

Cision

MAY 3, 2016

In this interview, Karen shares how thinking like a journalist will help your media relations strategy, why following up on pitches is so important and what to do before jumping into a career in public relations. For example, is this a wire or a print story or both? Strategy is the key word in that question.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. When conducting interviews, capturing raw footage in the field, lighting a shot or running a soundboard for Facebook Live, proper techniques remain important, the service members agreed.

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Public Affairs Communications Radio Television 87

Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

Basically, will TV/radio work, or should they mostly respond via email to online/print queries? Equip them with messaging and train them on how to authentically segue to that messaging and navigate curve-ball questions. Training should be more than an email with messaging or print-out of “communication best practices.”

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Leadership Print Training Radio 83

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

If the date for that TV interview you arranged weeks ago finally arrives just as a major earthquake strikes California, then your big moment might be rescheduled — or axed altogether. Also, when pitching print magazines, consider the necessary lead time. That’s why you — and your editorial calendar — must be flexible.

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Pitching Video Interviews Report 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

A year later, I became co-editor-in-chief of the paper, where I hired, trained, and managed a 12-person staff for a biweekly print publication. I appreciate interview proposals and prepared written statements regarding trending topics in the trucking space. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 88

Cision

MAY 11, 2016

In this interview, Brenda shares what she learned from appearing on a reality television show, why you need to work in an environment that motivates you and what skills communication professionals need to be successful. Most agencies have the tools to train you and the connections you’ll need to succeed. Rapid Fire Round.

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Television Travel Tourism Pitching 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

In my role, I help populate our websites with original content as well as pertinent press releases, and write feature stories for print and the web. I tend to cover technician-related stories surrounding training, recruitment, and retainment, and the overall technician shortage, too. I’ve been in journalism for almost two years.

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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. Take the time to build out that process.

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Television Print Interviews YouTube 130

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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Interviews Media Training Print Branding 80

PRSay

JUNE 11, 2021

Through our social media channels, we always aim to promote our content in a way that anyone — especially those without scientific training — could understand. During the height of the pandemic, this daily report often had at least 25–40 entries, consisting of print, online and broadcast mentions.

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Publicity Social Media Report Fashion 158

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. Dealing with staffing issues touches on operations (dealing with worker shortages), talent (recruiting and training enough people) and technology (automating as much as possible).

Meeting 78

Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2016

He says he “interviewed for a technical sales position on a lark” (at Texas Instruments) and knew he had found the right career. Know a PR, marketing or sales leader with compelling ideas fit for print? See these related interviews: Modern PR Different not Harder; Off Script #12: Tressa Robbins of Burrelles .

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Technology System Data Leadership 108

Sword and the Script

MAY 24, 2016

So said Josh Pitchford , vice president of Sales at Sandler Training. He also graciously agreed to answer a few follow-up questions by email for the Off Script interviews series on these pages. Sandler Training is the world’s largest training company, with over 270 franchisees worldwide. Did you know?

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

You can find out more in this interview with Deirdre or in her new book “ Answers for Modern Communicators ,” in which she dives into invaluable PR strategies that will further your PR career to new heights. Beyond working for clients, he trains Fortune 500 marketers on social media sales and the foundation of digital marketing.

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