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How to best prepare for going on the record

Axia PR

Can you ask for interview questions ahead of time? How do you discuss something you don’t want to appear in print? Even the most seasoned spokesperson is constantly learning how to approach the media landscape to avoid saying the wrong thing and going viral. Are there any “gotcha” questions, and how should you answer them?

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Media Interview Skills: Why Silence Is Not Always Golden

Polaris

A little bit of nervousness before a speech or interview is a good thing. Yet public speaking and media interview skills are essential for most executives and business owners. And a poorly handled print or broadcast interview could turn a relatively benign issue into a full-blown crisis. A lot of nervousness—not so much.

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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

Contently - Strategy

I also ensure I’m citing studies accurately and attributing quotes from interviews to the right people. Do I need to parse the fine print of a scientific study every time I cite a statistic? Finally, if the information comes from social media, make sure it’s true before you regurgitate it in print or online.

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United Flies Into Another PR Storm

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The video, which went viral by Monday morning after being posted on Facebook by another passenger, is plenty disturbing. Technically, United was within its rights to remove passengers; nearly every ticket we buy contains small print about the risk of being bumped. We explained the scenario to the customer,” Mr.

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2016 – A Year in Traditional Media

Shift Communications

PR people often talk about ideas to make news go viral, but there is no way to predict or plan for when something will be a hit. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site. Finally, three months later, we got the interview on the books.

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Behind the Headlines With Brenda Urban

Cision

In this interview, Brenda shares what she learned from appearing on a reality television show, why you need to work in an environment that motivates you and what skills communication professionals need to be successful. to viral social media campaigns. . How do you envision the future of PR? Rapid Fire Round.

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As we get ready for the new year, we’ve interviewed some tech PR specialists to get their take on what’s around the corner. Ad tech clients want to speak to marketing decision-makers, 3D printing clients target prospective partners in medical or architectural sectors, and so on. CX goes hard. B2B content must be shareable.

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