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The Media Blackout: Why PR Declines Media Interviews

Doctor Spin

Let’s discuss the Media Blackout and its origins. What compels organisations to decline media interview requests, and what implications does this have for the future of investigative journalism ? Legacy news media will continue to fall apart—where the erosion of trust from organisations will be one of many contributing factors.

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You Land the Interview and Then. the Unexpected Happens

PR for Anyone

If there is one thing I’ve learned doing media interviews and teaching people how to do it, it’s expect the unexpected. When my clients land media interviews, we always do media training beforehand. How to politely break in and be heard if the host is dominating the interview. Luckily I live in the D.C.

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When To Turn Down A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It goes against all the instincts of a public relations specialist to turn down a media opportunity. Instead we advocate taking a thoughtful look at all media inquiries to determine if they advance a company’s goals. When to “Just Say No” to a Media Request. When the story direction is questionable. .

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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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PR Tips For A Deep Media Spokesperson Bench

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In B2B public relations , there are few assets more valuable than a terrific media spokesperson. For some organizations, the CEO or founder is the best spokesperson due to broad-based knowledge and presumed clout with media. Most media briefings are between one client contact and one journalist, but this isn’t always the case.

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AirPR Interview Series: Mark Delcorps of Overstock.com

Onclusive

Senior PR Engineer Kelly Byrd interviewed her customer Mark Delcorps of Overstock.com on how he and his team and company are using AirPR data to help them drive, maintain and replicate business impact. M : AirPR has helped us understand an increasingly cluttered media landscape, and prioritize our efforts within that landscape.

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Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Forbes Contributor, Sharon Edelson

NRPR Group

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media professionals and event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of their clients. […]. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Forbes Contributor, Sharon Edelson appeared first on NRPR Group.