article thumbnail

Navigating Media At High-Profile Events

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Securing media interest is only the first step. Prepare a Briefing Book.

Media 294
article thumbnail

When To Turn Down A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This is why most PR people work to get potential questions in advance, which can help determine if the interview is worthwhile. Sometimes the interview process is a long courtship where the reporter spends weeks or months gathering background, during which the PR team can assess its potential. When the outlet is questionable.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

When a Client Turns Down That Juicy Media Interview…

Rock the Status Quo

We’re pitching editorial sources to fit THEIR needs, not gifting them with the fabulous opportunity of a lifetime interview with the reporter being eternally grateful for the favor. If it is the spokesperson who has to back out due to an emergency, you get your #2 person who is media trained and ready to go (always have them!)

article thumbnail

How to Prepare for the Big Interview: Q&A With Brad Phillips

Cision

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Getting media coverage provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand’s best traits and increase advocates. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared!

article thumbnail

PR Takeaways From The Eclipse

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This is where some targeted media training right before interviews is highly recommended. We also commend brands who prepped tips for watching and photographing, and experts giving smart interviews on the subject. Leverage the local angle. neglected to mention the mattress company sponsoring the tour.

Hotels 200
article thumbnail

The Three Biggest Media Mistakes Top Executives Make

Cision

In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company? Oftentimes, they encounter such objections during media interviews, panel discussions, and contentious client meetings. They’re Too Focused on Internal Structure.

article thumbnail

The 3 Biggest Media Mistakes Top Executives Make

Cision

This is a guest post by Brad Phillips , author of The Media Training Bible. Top executives make many of the same media mistakes the rest of us do—but their missteps are often magnified, becoming top headlines on news and business websites worldwide. Want to learn more media training tips? They Say Too Much.