Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Although every executive is different, we’ve observed clear trend lines in our work with hundreds of top C-suite inhabitants since starting Phillips Media Relations in 2004. In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company?

Media Training 120

Media Training Media Training Interviews 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I covered and edited our finance and insurance stories, and I was a member of our retail team, covering dealer trends and some of the largest dealership groups, AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive and Asbury Automotive Group. Media training with clients – or even a simple interruption to bring them back to focus—would be so helpful.

Automotive 77

Automotive Meeting Report Insurance 77

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

Taryn won the Overall Best Pitch of the Year competition that I run for my group coaching program, and Mackenzie earned Runner-up status. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to increase their positive media placements. Get more media pitching knowledge from him here. Other entrants landed The New York Times , CNN, Inc.,

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Pitching Travel Journalism Exercises 164

PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. My one additional suggestion was that she take the “people, not programs” principle even further and also develop some sources among another group: the students being mentored.

Pitching 139

Pitching Travel Software Groups 139

wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Amy Hesser , CEO Hesser Communications Group. Prior to founding Hesser Communications Group, Amy was Vice-President and Director of Media Relations at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide where she led the company’s Chicago Technology Practice.

Pitching 52

Pitching Training Radio Media Training 52

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

We want more people, more groups we can connect with. Oppe also invites local media and corporate executives to discuss current events and provide media training and other practical skills. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C. We talk about creating constituencies.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

He said when presented with a variety of interview options, he tries to choose a diverse group of sources, something communicators would be wise to remember. And I think it would be great for communicators and people in media relations to be mindful of that as well.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Probably the greatest issue we help clients tackle in our media training sessions is to avoid slipping into complicated industry-specific jargon. We have been giving formal media training to professionals of all descriptions for over 20 years. Practice does, in our experience, make perfect. 9) AVOID JARGON.

Interviews 48

Interviews Media Media Training Training 48

PRSay

MAY 23, 2022

This effort included drafting post-verdict remarks by the attorney general, running a full broadcast engagement operation, media training and interview preparation for senior prosecution members, op-ed drafting and ongoing media monitoring and tracking.

Ethics 143

Ethics Public Affairs Television Social Media 143

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I’m not great in big groups (parties), but I love the one-on-one dynamics. Porch parties (I’ve invited many business colleagues to our porch over the years–our mastermind group comes to mind). Sometimes, this meant inviting them to be a part of the mastermind groups I manage. How did I do all these meetings?

Meeting 68

Meeting Social Media LinkedIn Groups 68

Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

With smart phone cameras and a population plugged into social media 24/7, an incident can go viral in minutes — landing police in less- and moderately populated regions in the news quickly too. A report published last year by a joint group of mayors and police chiefs through the U.S. The S.W.O.T. It should transform the S.W.O.T

Communications 60

Communications Crisis Reputation Local 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., So I encourage those at networking events in town to expand your circle beyond the group you may be with. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

One result from the study: in contrast to the nearly 500 tweets from e-cigarette brands, marketers and resellers, there were zero tweets from public health groups about the effects of e-cigarette use. Relying on Traditional Media Relations Tactics. Engage Publishers as Opinion Leaders. VaxWithMe #VT Here's why: https://t.co/s9qrOsiJew

Conference 80

Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The research findings provided unique insights into how public policy and public affairs schools are approaching content marketing, media relations, communications strategy and native advertising. This survey process has enabled me to assess whether this kind of event is viable and indirectly to make this group aware of my services.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2007

But when it comes to media relations, lazy pitching has paved our industry a highway to hell. Kami Huyse of Communication Overtones sends us the latest example of a pitch intended to be media catnip. A small group of us have started a new site called Cat Bloggers. Media training tells us three times for every one idea.

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Training Blogging Training 40

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I handle our media relations, whether it’s local consumer news or national industry pubs, I work to build relationships and create partnerships that can help enhance our brand. This includes strategy, pitching, building talking points, media training staff and distributing through applicable channels.

Meeting 0

Meeting Social Media Employee Pinterest 0

Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. For me that that includes a supportive network of professional friends, media contacts as well as clients (past and present.) I’m happy to say that today I’m in pretty constant contact with a pretty amazing group of individuals. .

Local 94

Local Course Community Interviews 94

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips. PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Every employee needs media training. The pandemic boosted webinars, lives, online training, lectures, and the like. Public relations won’t become any easier in 2021. My own predictions.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168