How to Handle Media Interviews

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5 Simple Rules to Handle the Ambush Media Interview More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by mernisse | permalink
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Lately, I’ve been on a television news magazine binge just to see the types of tactics and techniques reporters are using these days to tell their tales. Better technology is clearly making the use of hidden cameras much easier and the ability to capture quality audio from long distances is amazing. To no surprise, the […]
For further reading: http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/5-simple-rules-to-handle-the-ambush-media-interview/ ^[1]

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10 tips to help you ace a media interview More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Bo Ug S | permalink
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Always go in with a plan, avoid technical answers and beware "gotcha questions."
Tags: media interview, interview, media relations, public relations, PR, media, reporters, journalists

For further reading: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/10_tips_to_help_you_ace_a_media_interview_14894.aspx ^[2]

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Techniques to Effectively Handle Tough Questions in Media Interviews More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by gicelle santos | permalink
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Facing difficult questions in media interviews is a major media relations challenge. Mastering the techniques of giving clear answers, restructuring questions, and deflecting off-target questions can help assure that your message is delivered effectively.
Tags: handing tough media interview questions

For further reading: http://www.cyberalert.com/blog/index.php/techniques-to-effectively-handle-tough-questions-in-media-interviews/ ^[3]

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How to Answer Difficult Media Questions More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Allyn Timberlake | permalink
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Get The Public Speaker's take on how to answer difficult media questions. Learn some tips for preparing for a press conference.
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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/5-simple-rules-to-handle-the-ambush-media-interview/

2. http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/10_tips_to_help_you_ace_a_media_interview_14894.aspx

3. http://www.cyberalert.com/blog/index.php/techniques-to-effectively-handle-tough-questions-in-media-interviews/

4. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/public-speaking/how-to-answer-difficult-media-questions