Blind Dates: Preparing for a Media Interview

If you’ve ever been on a blind date, you know it can be a harrowing experience. You’re thrust into a…

Careful What You Say – That Interview Could Backfire

I’m one of those strange people who doesn’t have cable or satellite television. One of the nice things about the…

Meet the Press: Tips for Your First Media Interview

Congratulations! Your start-up company’s ready to announce its first product. Or maybe you’re handling a competitive announcement from one division…

Going “Off the Record” in Public Relations Communications

“Off the record” is gray area for journalists and public relations professionals alike. As a reporter, if someone tells me…

Public Relations Basics: 14 Tips for Your Next Media Interview

1. Know what you want to say. It seems obvious, but first timers and public relations pros alike should never…

Exploring the Audio-Visual Side of Public Relations

Television interviews with great visuals instantly grab viewers’ attention. Yet many public relations firms fail to plan their visual content…