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How to best prepare for going on the record

Axia PR

Make sure your spokesperson is armed with these media training tips before they take on the mic. Can you ask for interview questions ahead of time? Even the most seasoned spokesperson is constantly learning how to approach the media landscape to avoid saying the wrong thing and going viral.

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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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How To Take Control Of A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Mr. Sackur interviewed Mr. Ali about his country’s vast oil reserves and their impact on both the country and the climate. The full exchange is well worth a look, but the two-minute portion that has gone viral is a must-watch example of how to turn the tables in an adversarial media interview.

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TikTok Trends

PR for Anyone

Watch this great interview I did with David Meerman Scott who coined the phrase “neswjacking.” I think we’ve all heard about the Feta Pasta recipe that went viral – millions and millions of views. I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that.

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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. We have learned from experience to vet all experts before you go to pitch them for broadcast or other interviews.

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Think Before You Share Content

The Proactive Report

” The video was shared by his friends and of course, it found its way onto social media and then went viral. Catzavelos’ older brother did an interview on Radio 702 where he shared how this has affected him personally, his relationship with his brother and his father, the loss of his business and the impact on his employees.

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Pitching News Today

PR for Anyone

Is there a viral video on Tik Tok that you can be the expert saying why it’s something you should or shouldn’t do? So when you do land that interview, you nail it. Here’s a video I did on this: It doesn’t get any easier than this. See my story in the video about Steve and what he did. all about speaking from your power.

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