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Reteaching an Old Dog Old Tricks

PRSay

My career began in television news as a reporter and producer. Once I had kids, I moved into public relations for a better work-life balance. But before I made that transition, I took some public relations courses at a nearby university. I regained a fluency in public relations beyond my media relations background.

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8 Media Interview Mistakes To Avoid

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

With that in mind, here are eight seemingly small media interview mistakes every spokesperson should avoid, regardless of whether the interview is in person or over the phone. Here I’m not talking about live television segments, which obviously must happen on time and for which we routinely build in a generous cushion.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

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A network television feed producer said that between the nonstop coronavirus stories and the presidential primary elections, “our resources have become even more scarce.” The medical producer at a local TV affiliate mentioned that COVID-19 “rules life right now.”

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Media Training Lessons From Oprah Winfrey’s Interview With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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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. Research reporters, anticipate questions.

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How to prepare yourself to be a virtual expert resource

HMA Public Relations

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

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Land Media Using a Non-Profit

PR for Anyone

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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Best of Silver Anvil Winner: Comms Support in the Case of Minnesota v. Chauvin

PRSay

Once the trial was airing live on television and the public could see what was really happening in the courtroom, people were organically truth-squadding against disinformation. So it felt like our hands were tied at first. But it turned out that our best weapon was sunlight.

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