You can have the best message to deliver to the media but without the right cadence, tone and inflection, your delivery may fall flat. Following are three steps to streamline your delivery when speaking to… Continued
Media Relations
2008 PR News Platinum PR Issue Winner: Media Relations
November 25th, 2008 by PRNEWSThe winners and honorable mentions in this year’s PR news Platinum PR awards issue exemplify the most innovative approaches to redefining traditional PR with anything-but- traditional strategies. From a marketing communications effort that united a… Continued
I’m Going on TV; What Do I Wear?
November 24th, 2008 by Iris DorbianYou’ve done your media preparation and practice. You’re well acquainted with your interviewer, you know what questions to anticipate and you have a game plan for your responses. Now the one question that remains is,… Continued
Five Ways To Get Better Photos for Your Media Kit
November 24th, 2008 by Iris DorbianA frequently overlooked component of a press package is the photography. Too often, the accompany photos, which are typically headshots of a company’s C-suite execs, look either like mugshots you would find in a post… Continued
Note to Spokespersons: Delivery Matters
November 19th, 2008 by Iris DorbianOnce you have simple, clear messages with strong proof points and anecdotes to back them up, there’s one crucial ingredient left—a strong delivery. Speech experts say voice quality drives initial impressions even more than content,… Continued
Finding a Good Company Expert/Spokesperson
November 18th, 2008 by Iris DorbianIdentifying a good and qualified company expert/spokesperson can be a challenge but if you follow these guidelines below, you’ll be on your way. When selecting your company expert, select an individual who: • Is open… Continued
Six Tips for Writing a World-Class Release
November 17th, 2008 by Iris DorbianOf course, there are no sure-fire ways to write the perfect release. BUT if you follow the formula outlined below, you may just get there. 1. Write a feature lead. Contrary to popular opinion, reporters don’t… Continued
How to be the Local Angle for National Stories
November 12th, 2008 by Iris DorbianOne of the best ways to get free publicity is to offer yourself as the local angle to national or international stories you see in print or on TV or radio. Local media are hungry… Continued
Turning a Media Pitch into a Media Hit
November 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAnyone who has ever read a book on sales or taken a sales course has heard it – on average it takes anywhere from 3 to 10 contacts before a sale is reached. Although sales… Continued
Ten Tips for Creating and Executing a Successful Speaking Program
November 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianA successful speaking program consists of identifying and generating a full calendar of potential speaking opportunities in a specific business arena, and then creating a targeted speaking submission or pitch to be considered as an… Continued