The psychologist we sent to appear on a morning TV news show did not expect the anchor by her side to start the interview by asking about her plans for Christmas dinner. We scheduled her to speak about relationships, but the anchors had been talking about holiday dinners beforehand. We prepare people for all […]
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I imagine every industry employs people we can not believe have their positions.
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Absolutely. TV newsrooms like few things better than to blur out something.
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I didn’t expect the movie to depict a series of interesting media and public relations scenarios for businesses.
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When we surprise people with easy questions, they sometimes stumble searching for key messages.
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We really don’t know about body bad language until we see it in action.
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During media training, participants shared with us these eight negative statements about news media.
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Handling reporters who interrupt you before you finish an answer Adjusting facial gestures that send negative messages to reporters and viewers Managing questions that make someone animated and furious Taking more control of interviews Identifying whom on staff is your best spokesperson and sometimes the best person is unexpected Honing and getting back to key messages
“RT @APCampaign: ELECTION WATCH: At a polling station in the swing state of North Carolina, opinions differ” (Excellent insight!) Inside Edition reported on actors who have played presidents. MSNBC pointed out jazz was playing in the background at Romney headquarters. MSNBC reported Virginia buys the most pick-up trucks. MSNBC pointed out there always seems to be
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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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