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What Can You Do to Land a TV Pitch?

PR for Anyone

” People know the power of television and they see me there regularly and they want to know how they can be that expert. The most important thing to remember is that television is visual. People are watching television and they need to see things. You’ve got to remember that media is visual. Maybe it’s a book.

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8 Media Interview Mistakes To Avoid

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

With that in mind, here are eight seemingly small media interview mistakes every spokesperson should avoid, regardless of whether the interview is in person or over the phone. Here I’m not talking about live television segments, which obviously must happen on time and for which we routinely build in a generous cushion.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. Within today’s new dynamic, communications professionals have to be more strategic than ever. Remember to keep your messaging useful, newsworthy and strategic.

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The Sexy Allure Of Crisis Management Is Presenting Risk To Organizations

Melissa Agnes

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. For example, while I’m certified to provide media training services to clients, I choose not to. I’ve built my career this way.

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PR Secrets For Scoring Great Media Coverage

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This is why we always want to make sure that a prospective client is truly ready to work with a PR agency , knowing that part of securing media coverage is a willingness to prepare in advance. Beyond generating brand visibility, what do you want your PR coverage to communicate? But that’s just the beginning. Prepping for Press.

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Best of Silver Anvil Winner: Comms Support in the Case of Minnesota v. Chauvin

PRSay

FGS Global provided pro-bono communications and legal support to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and his team in their successful prosecution of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. What best practices can you share for counteracting misinformation or disinformation on social media?

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How to Use Public Relations as a Lead Generating Tool

PR for Anyone

If you see someone who is regularly in the media as the expert, doesn’t that make you feel more comfortable in hiring them? Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer.

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