Should I do this media interview?

Should You Be Doing This Media Interview?

That’s an important question to ask yourself before you schedule a media interview with a reporter. You’ve no doubt noticed that many politicians who appear on Sunday morning talk shows almost immediately go on the defensive. They have a point of view on the topic that is at odds with the reporter’s questions from the

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Don’t Wear Your Pajamas on a Virtual Media Interview

If you were meeting a reporter in person for a media interview, you would be dressed in appropriate business attire. You can also have a face-to-face interview with a reporter using Zoom, or another video calling service that enables individuals in two different locations to have a conversation on their computers. No need to leave

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The 12 Worst Mistakes in Working With the Media

As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The web has changed the way we work with journalists. Many media interviews take place in email exchanges. Reporters conduct interviews on Zoom or similar services. The news cycle is now 24/7. Follow the Rules But, as the saying goes, the

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Getting Your Key Messages into Media Interviews

In a recent post, we discussed techniques to move your name to the top of the list when reporters are seeking experts for media interviews. Now that you’ve gone through media training and booked the interview, how do you improve your chances of having reporters use your key messages in their stories?

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How to Pitch the Media in an Email

The rules of engaging the media have changed in our wired world. Presenting — or pitching — yourself is more likely to be in an email than by phone or in person. So how can you ensure that you stand out from all the other email pitches a reporter receives? The same as always –

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Projecting Your Personal Brand

Have you ever asked yourself: what is it about me that would make an audience want to attend my presentation or motivate a reporter to seek me out for an interview? We all like to think that we’re experts in our subject areas. But no doubt a web search would uncover many other highly qualified

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