Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Communicators understand journalists more often than they care to admit, and many are recovering reporters themselves. But when it comes to being interview-ready, public relations pros sometimes shy away from being confident spokespeople. Originally seen on PR News. That's just one of the PR disciplines where Jennifer R.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Interviewing with the media has changed over the years. I remember training executives on how to show up with their messages and talking points. However, today the media is different. These are the important moments when you can demonstrate your ethics and values in your interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. Most importantly, of course, a media interview will lead to positive coverage – assuming it goes well. Referring to other media interviews.

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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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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

The 24-hour news channels have also increased the number of interviews they are doing through Skype, FaceTime and other services. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. The last thing you want during a TV interview is for your picture to lag, scramble or freeze.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 31, 2017

Nothing in public relations is quite as rewarding as securing an important interview for a client. For some, this can mean an intense media training session. For others, a simple review of the interviewer’s background and expectations are all that’s necessary. How to prepare for a media interview.

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HMA Public Relations

MARCH 7, 2024

Conclude your next media interview on a high note with tips from Alison Bailin in this blog post! Check it out.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 29, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The broadcast media industry is no exception with radio presenters and journalists now conducting live profile interviews over the phone. These five.more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2017

This is why most PR people work to get potential questions in advance, which can help determine if the interview is worthwhile. Sometimes the interview process is a long courtship where the reporter spends weeks or months gathering background, during which the PR team can assess its potential. When the outlet is questionable.

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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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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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PRSay

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Over the past month, the disgraced crypto celebrity continued to contradict legal and communications counsel by speaking freely to the press, undertaking an apology tour, tweeting, sending direct messages and giving Zoom interviews with reporters about matters that could land him in prison.

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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. Communicate poorly to your boss or colleagues, and you may miss opportunities to get buy-in for your ideas. A lot of nervousness—not so much.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Any company can benefit from media training , but it’s particularly important for one that is new to public relations. For B2B PR, media training prepares company execs for press interviews and stresses how to make the most out of them. What makes a good media prep session?

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Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. Find a quiet location. Do a test run.

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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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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

Companies like Taboola, Group Nine Media, and Buzzfeed have all either gone, or declared their intention to go, public via SPAC. And, just recently, we here at Crenshaw Communications helped our client Innovid make the announcement of its intention to merge with ION to go public in this way. . Media training is a must.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Widespread social distancing and remote work has challenged all of us to pause and evaluate how we communicate, operate and manage projects in the workplace. It’s also caused many companies to refocus their PR, marketing and communications plans. Barokas Communications Team. Stay well, stay safe, stay sane, stay home.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

Mr. Sackur interviewed Mr. Ali about his country’s vast oil reserves and their impact on both the country and the climate. The full exchange is well worth a look, but the two-minute portion that has gone viral is a must-watch example of how to turn the tables in an adversarial media interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 10, 2018

Wherever possible, communicate how you will fix the problem. Media training can be a useful communications tool, whether it be for national TV interviews or phone chats with small trade press. Several factors determine how the public will receive a video/interview apology. Do it quickly. Contrition?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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Mora Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Your PR efforts have worked and you’ve landed your first TV interview. You’ve never been interviewed before, nor have you had media training – and your interview is tomorrow. Now as the interview time grows closer, your panic level begins to rise. Study the media outlet you are being interviewed for.

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Action PR

JULY 9, 2019

What happens if a journalist asks you a question that isn’t related to the topic of the interview? If your subject is t-shirts and the journalist asks you about shorts, do you have the skills to take control of the interview and get it back on track? The bridging technique is one of the cornerstones of media training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

Media training. Inexperienced executives shouldn’t commit to a media interview or TV appearance without media prep. PR can train executive spokepeople to avoid the myriad of possible mistakes that can happen when facing the press.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

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. An interview is not about answering a reporter’s questions!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Insufficient communication. Effective communications needs a mix of “rich” and “lean.” ” In-person, Skype or phone calls are considered “rich” channels of communication and are the most effective ways to hammer out complex ideas, solve problems or address larger strategic questions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. The post Scary Similarities Between Halloween And PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

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MaccaPR

JUNE 28, 2016

Of course, as PR professionals, we can provide media training to our top executives. Use bridging techniques to get the interview back on track.” All good advice for media interviews, backed by PR best practices. All good advice for media interviews, backed by PR best practices. Never, ever lie.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. .

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Communications challenges can halt PR founders before they get started. Additionally, board members or investors might recommend people in their networks who would be willing to participate in an interview or offer a third-party opinion. We recently collaborated on an in-depth whitepaper produced by Business Wire.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company? That’s not a bad answer, per se, because it communicates real information. There are many reasons executives might say too much during an interview. They Say Too Much.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Here are just a few: High-level media training. Many a CEO has declined to make time for a media prep session on the grounds that “no one knows the company better than I do” or “I don’t want to sound ‘canned,'” only to falter in an important interview. Brand perception audits.

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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 spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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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. Communicate poorly to your boss or colleagues, and you may miss opportunities to get buy-in for your ideas. Media Training'

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