5 Scenarios When Every Spokesperson Should Turn to the Block-and-Bridge Technique
Most company spokespeople quickly learn interviews with journalists aren’t always as simple as providing ready answers to softball questions. Sometimes, [...]
How to Be a Dynamic, Sought-After Spokesperson
When pursuing media coverage or responding to media inquiries, an effective spokesperson (or handful of quality spokespeople) is key in [...]
Lessons Learned From a Year of Collaborative Writing
Once upon a time, there was a PR and marketing agency that decided to write a new short story every [...]
Can I Quote You on That? 5 Quotes to Better Hone Your Own Quotability
Have you ever wondered why certain reporters and media outlets tend to quote the same individuals time and time again? [...]
9 Things You’ll Never Hear a Reporter Say
Understanding how journalists think and act plays a critical role in media outreach efforts and becoming a go-to source. The [...]
Don’t Panic: What Not to Do During a Crisis
Let’s face it: At some point, your business likely will experience some kind of crisis — whether a product recall, [...]
What Not to Say During a Media Interview
A media interview is a lot like a date. It’s where you begin the process of building a relationship — [...]
How to Identify Stories That Reporters Want to Write About Your Business
Newsworthy is a word that means different things to different people. But simply put, it means something of interest. But [...]