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Media Training Lessons From Oprah Winfrey’s Interview With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

PRSay

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Decide in advance what your goal for the interview will be.

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How to Write a Media Pitch (That Will Get Coverage)

Buzzstream

It was particularly important for print journalists to follow the inverted pyramid structure because articles would often be “cut from the bottom” (i.e., Notes About the Campaign On Location was a piece we created for our client, GoCompare – using 20 years of IMDb data, we uncovered the most filmed locations on the planet.

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Media Training is Vital to Your Brand’s Success

5W PR

Go into any interview or media presentation with every bit of knowledge you can think of regarding the topic, your organization, and any current events that might be tied to your industry. If you are going to be filmed, dress professionally. If it was filmed, see if you can get a copy so you can check how you come across to the camera.

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Media Training in 2020: Tips and Trends [Guide]

5W PR

It could be a short statement for the press, or perhaps an interview in a TV studio, or even a detailed radio discussion – whatever it is, most people tend to get stressed when it comes to any type of public speaking arrangement. If you are going to be filmed, dress professionally. Prep Time Before the Real Thing. When it’s Over.

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Behind the Headlines With Nick Hawley

Cision

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. For example, let’s say we filmed a great video for a client. Some brands really lend themselves well to print and out of home advertising.

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From May to Balding: lose yourself

Mark My Words

Showbiz journalist Ginny Dougary claims Clare Balding’s PR team took heavy-handed liberties with her interview copy, removing unflattering sections and inserting self-promoting fluff. One well-connected client in the film industry recently told me that around 60% of journalists are “open to feedback”. PR too has changed.

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From May to Balding: lose yourself

Mark My Words

Showbiz journalist Ginny Dougary claims Clare Balding’s PR team took heavy-handed liberties with her interview copy, removing unflattering sections and inserting self-promoting fluff. One well-connected client in the film industry recently told me that around 60% of journalists are “open to feedback”. PR too has changed.

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