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7 PR Tips For Nailing A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are a few tips on preparing for a media interview so you can absolutely nail it. If you can’t fit in a whole session before the upcoming media interview, make sure you have a one sheet-with interview tips/tricks to review prior to meeting with the reporter. . Remember your media training . Study the briefing doc.

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Part I: Treat Every Meeting Like a First Interview

Deirdre Breakenridge

This post is Part I of a two-part series on Treating Every Meeting Like a First Interview. When I mentor young professionals, we discuss the importance of preparing for a job interview. A lot of emphasis is placed on preparation, which includes doing your homework on the company and the interviewer prior to your meeting.

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5 Surefire Ways To Generate Quality Content For PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Typically they’re articles or broadcast segments that feature a given company or brand in a positive way. They’re an impressive document for anyone wanting to take a deep dive into a specific business or technical topic. For PR teams, earned media placements are a key deliverable of a strategic public relations campaign.

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5 Reasons Your Story Wasn’t Picked Up: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In fact, most can recall a particular occasion where everything went right, whether it was a full interview or a quick comment, and nothing came of it. Although there’s no magic to guaranteeing a 100% coverage rate, there are ways to maximize your chances of seeing your company’s quote in a story. The interview was too late.

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The Importance of a Briefing Doc and How to Write One

Remote PR Jobs

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. You can do a prep call, but what really helps executives or other spokespeople get ready for these important meetings is a briefing document, aka a briefing sheet. Briefing document framework. The hard part is over, or is it?

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PR Guide to Stellar Briefing Books

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The PR briefing book is no exception; it’s a simple tool, yet a critical asset for a brand spokesperson to prepare for media interviews. Since the interviewee may be reviewing the document on the fly while in transit or during the interview(s), it should be well structured and easy to read. Make it easy on the eyes.

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Best Practices For Starting A Killer PR Program

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

There’s an endless list of priorities, from onboarding and immersion to setting expectations and navigating the processes within a new company or organization. Though not every agency search involves a formal RFP (request for proposal), many do, and the document is generally an excellent guide to goals and priorities. Be curious.

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