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August 4, 2010
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Gotcha Journalism

We live in a society that’s obsessed with controversy and scandal. News outlets are constantly trying to break the next big story involving conflict, corruption, shocking quotes, and other controversial acts. It’s all about catching someone with their hand in the cookie jar, so journalists can get their story on the front page or create a buzz across the internet. (Read more…)
March 4, 2010
Don’t Disrespect the Host of Your Media Interview

Every time you step in front of the camera, walk into a radio studio, or sit down with a reporter from a magazine, your company’s reputation is on the line. Any missteps could cause you to alienate your audience and to burn bridges with the media. (Read more…)
May 11, 2009
Public Relations Basics: Tips for Your First TV Interview

August is supposed to be a slow month for me, one where I catch up on long-term projects that I’ve managed to ignore for several turns of the calendar. This past August I was interviewed on television four times, a public relations coup. The four interviews — on Bloomberg TV, the BBC, CNBC and CNBC Europe — went off without a hitch. I was well-prepared, well-dressed and ready to tackle the subject at hand. Looking back on last week, here are some lessons that I tried to remember before my interviews, as well as ones that I discovered after the fact. (Read more…)
February 13, 2009
Not Every Media Interview is a Good Public Relations Opportunity

Imagine that you are a horse breeder. You agree to do an interview for a live television show. Once the interview starts, the anchor begins asking you questions about dogs and dog breeding. You can answer the questions in general terms, but you don’t want to try to offer advice or insight on a topic that you’re not entirely familiar with. (Read more…)
December 22, 2008
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 sit down for a media interview without planning out their key messages ahead of time. Writing your key messages down will allow you to refine and memorize them before your interviewer asks the first question. (Read more…)

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