Media Training: Let’s Get Over Our Body Language
We really don’t know about body bad language until we see it in action.
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Media Training: 8 Reasons Businesses Fear The Media
During media training, participants shared with us these eight negative statements about news media.
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Let Me Tell You Why There’s No Real Media Conspiracy
I have often heard some people argue there’s a media conspiracy to get certain politicians elected or to push certain agendas. Yes, some news organizations have gained reputations for being either liberal or conservative. But I scoff at the idea that multiple news organizations and an invisible underground association of journalists conspire secretly together to
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Ridiculous Moments In TV News: Election Night Was Disaster Night For Me And Mister Big Sandwich
Some of the most disastrous nights for a journalist can come election night.
Take It From A Reporter: Some PR Pros Are Stuck In Past
If you write “For Immediate Release,” I assume you still type “www” before URLs and get your oil changed every 3000 miles.
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Media Relations: Apple Offers You More Than New Toys
Apple live streamed a special event introducing new products including the iPad mini. Companies can learn the following from the presentation: Provide journalists with visual, simple graphics. Consider other visuals to provide before journalists arrive at your door. Provide journalists simple bullet points highlighting your key messages. Don’t fear using props to visually drive home
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Media Training And The Second Presidential Debate: “After A While, It’s Cheesy. Just Answer The Question.”
Many media trainers like telling journalists “great question.” But I think after a while, it’s cheesy. Just answer the question.
Media Training: Pump Up The Volume
Don’t yell. But give your sentences some oomph.
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Video Production: Don’t Whisper Sweet Nothings While Conducting Interviews
Unless your talk ultimately is presented as text, I say zip it.
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Media Training: Just Be Quiet For A Moment
Keep your answers simple. Stick to your headlines. Don’t delve into the nitty, gritty details unless absolutely necessary.
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