We have a cardinal rule in effective media training: Be brief. By knowing our audience, we can communicate more effectively, delivering a 10-word message rather than a 50-word ramble. We understand whom we are trying… Continued
Stories by Iris Dorbian
New Study: Digital Increasing Online Social Awareness
January 22nd, 2009 by Iris DorbianThe 2008 Digital Future Project, conducted by the Center for the Digital Future at the USC Annenberg School for Communication, identified several trends pertaining to Web usage, including increasing online community membership and the role… Continued
Crisis Communications in a 24/7 Media World
January 20th, 2009 by Iris DorbianFor PR professionals, if there is no communications plan in place during a crisis, a little tempest in a teapot can combust into a full-blown disaster. Suffice it to say, that is never a viable… Continued
How NBC Universal Shows it Means Business with Green Efforts
January 14th, 2009 by Iris DorbianTo implement an effective green campaign within an organization, the first order of business is to establish a green mission. What are your company’s objectives and how can they be achieved? NBC Universal’s mission is… Continued
Improve Your Brand’s Image with Corporate Giving
January 7th, 2009 by Iris DorbianEvery corporate entity (or individually run business) should make it a priority to be socially responsible and give back to the community in which it operates. Besides being the right thing to do, corporate giving… Continued
How to Tell the Boss He Needs Media Training
January 6th, 2009 by Iris DorbianIt happens every time your boss is interviewed by a reporter. You hear about it from your co-workers, your fellow public relations practitioners, even from some reporters. The boss needs to smooth some jagged communications… Continued
Clever Contests That Will Tempt Reporters to Cal
January 5th, 2009 by Iris DorbianCelebrating a business anniversary soon and hoping the media will jump on the story? Dream on. Nobody but you cares how long you’ve been in business. If you really want to catch the media’s attention,… Continued
First Year of Mobile Giving Outperforms First Year of Online Giving
January 5th, 2009 by Iris DorbianIn 1997, online donations in the United States totaled a mere $300,000. In 2007, online donations were pinpointed at $10.44 billion reflecting exponential growth in overall giving and technology, according to a Harvard University study… Continued
What To Do If You Know You’ll Be On Camera
December 30th, 2008 by Iris DorbianFacing the press to get your message out can be unnerving if you’re not well-prepared. Following are four best practices that should make you media-ready for all types of scenarios: Be ready: In addition to… Continued
Media Training for a Podcast Interview: Four Tips
December 30th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWhether you’re a seasoned upper-echelon exec or an entrepreneur who has just launched a new product or service, media training is an iimperative when being interviewed by the press. But suppose the medium you’re approaching… Continued