5W PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Of course, the training needs to happen, but like almost everything, we get better as we practice doing it right… practice done wrong will not lead to improvement though. So a big part of media training should be putting the student in front of others who will ask them random questions. Let them answer completely.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. The best media training sessions train the entire team, starting at the top. For a real dash of schadenfreude, check out these examples of what not to do.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Over the past month, the disgraced crypto celebrity continued to contradict legal and communications counsel by speaking freely to the press, undertaking an apology tour, tweeting, sending direct messages and giving Zoom interviews with reporters about matters that could land him in prison.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

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.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

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!

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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!)

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Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. Find a quiet location. Do a test run.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

A good PR rep should have a role in nearly any media briefing. Below are a few things we should keep in mind when staffing an interview: Kick things off. Most journalists will do their own research ahead of an interview, but a verbal summary is a good conversation-starter. Let the interview play out, but pay attention.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2019

If you’re a follower of our Twitter page, you will know we regularly tweet our expert advice on how to best prepare for and behave in media interviews. It is easy to become frustrated when you feel you aren’t being heard, but controlling your emotions is vital whilst taking part in a media interview. 1) BE ENTHUSIASTIC.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

The goal should be to line up several interviews ahead of the release so the official announcement day starts with top-tier stories that have the executive team feeling good and lay the foundation for more stories. Media training is a must. But be careful with embargo pitching.

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Mora Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Your PR efforts have worked and you’ve landed your first TV interview. You’ve never been interviewed before, nor have you had media training – and your interview is tomorrow. Now as the interview time grows closer, your panic level begins to rise. Study the media outlet you are being interviewed for.

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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?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

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.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Broadcast and online media are filled with examples of mediocre executive interviews, missed opportunities, and even a few disasters.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For instance, one of his favorite ways of generating sources was to have a “deskside meeting” with people, talking casually over coffee rather than doing a formal interview. I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said. Now, that dynamic has completely changed.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. There were days where accounts across the board had major announcements happening, making me feel like I was changing costumes all day depending on what I was doing. We get very crafty.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Mr. Media Training, to discuss the challenges of crisis spokesperson training. Learn more about Agnes + Day, The Crisis Intelligence Firm.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For PR specialists , few things are more exciting than landing that media interview. Every journalist interview, whether it’s a top business pub or a targeted trade outlet, is a win. But an interview isn’t a story until it’s posted. Media prep didn’t stick. Interview is deadly dull .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. We once worked with a tech company that experienced rapid growth and found itself scrambling when media came calling. When does the team put out a press release?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! My colleague, Pete Bigelow, and I interviewed about three dozen people who were involved with the EV1 and told the story in their words. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

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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PRSay

JUNE 26, 2019

What would you do if your client pulled out a sheet of talking points during a live interview? ” During the interview, Hanks whipped out a stack of key messages that Disney had prepared for him — jokingly referring to them as “Gutenberg Bible stuff.” If you’re like many PR pros, then you’d likely be in a state of panic.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the last two weeks, our teams have jumped in to support clients with activities that include: Shifting outreach efforts from media to customers to foster new relationships, testimonials and case study materials. Creating company-wide messaging and response for how the pandemic impacts the business. .

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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

And it starts with candid PR counsel and media training. Offer resources to help employees write resumes, search job postings and brush up on their interviewing skills. Perhaps help them train for new jobs or upgrade their professional certifications. But communicating on video requires practice and rehearsal.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. And always be ready with a backup plan if the technology fails.

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PRSay

AUGUST 23, 2018

I had interviewed her twice by phone and carefully watched a couple episodes of her show so that I would know what to look for. I have a lot of experience with media relations — I review members’ pitches every month during our review sessions, for starters. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Our crisis management team controls a firm’s reputation by preparing company leaders and other spokespeople for media interviews, town hall meetings, and press conferences, as well as identifying ways to better control the narrative. Prohibition PR handle media relations. After the incident, we provide support.

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PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

They interview people who already have big followings, either via social media or email lists, because they know the thought leader will push the link out to their contacts and say, “Hey, I was on this podcast the other day, check it out.” Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. Do some research.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Whether you are working with an agency, handling in-house or preparing to kick off the RFP process, make sure you ask these questions among your team to spur the development of a comprehensive and executable media relations program in the new year. If you have a CEO who can slam dunk every interview, good for you.

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PRSay

JUNE 26, 2019

What would you do if your client pulled out a sheet of talking points during a live interview? ” During the interview, Hanks whipped out a stack of key messages that Disney had prepared for him — jokingly referring to them as “Gutenberg Bible stuff.” If you’re like many PR pros, then you’d likely be in a state of panic.

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Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

In this interview, Cheryl discusses the keys to maintaining your brand reputation, the challenges social media presents and how to keep your audience engaged. On my first day, I did an intensive media training with the company’s treasurer and legal counsel, and put him on CNBC live that evening.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 9, 2021

She has gotten quite a bit of media related to her walk but it also mentions her as a real estate agent. So think about that with the nonprofit that you’re involved in and how to pitch the media related to that and start attracting your ideal clients and customers. So that is this week’s PR tip.

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HMA Public Relations

MARCH 17, 2020

As media outlets navigate COVID-19, many television and radio stations aren’t allowing in-studio guests for the near future. Learn more about how you can prepare for virtual interviews. The post How to prepare yourself to be a virtual expert resource appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21.

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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.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

An embargo can be very helpful if I get the release early and have the opportunity to do interviews well in advance of the embargo date,” he said. Being able to anticipate a story helps put me on equal footing with media that have much quicker turnaround times and allows me to be more current.”.

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