Media Training

To Inject Storytelling in Business Communications, Read the Masters

June 11th, 2013 by

How many times in the last 48 hours have you read or heard the phrase “content is king”? Maybe people think that if you chant it enough times it’ll be true. But we know in our hearts that it’s not true—some content is king, but not all of it.

Michelle Obama Schools Heckler, Follow Her Lead with these Tips

June 5th, 2013 by

Use these three tactics to ensure your CEO or client can neutralize a hostile audience.

Tips from Angelina Jolie and Michael Douglas on Controlling the Message

June 4th, 2013 by

Two world-famous celebrities, two disclosures, one dreaded disease: Who communicated the message better?

What Should Adam Levine Do? The Voice of Reason…

May 30th, 2013 by

By now you’ve heard the news that Adam Levine hates his country. No, he loves his country. Wait a minute: what does he really feel and why do we care?  If “The Voice” coach and… Continued

Tips From a Reporter on Great PR Writing

May 28th, 2013 by

We’ve been doing a lot of writing in PR News lately on great PR writing and as I was reflecting on this very intricate craft—a form of writing that requires immense skill—I thought it might… Continued

Deploying Online Market Research To Spark Better Media Relations

May 20th, 2013 by

Ongoing media relations success depends not only on having something new to say, but, also, something that will get the media’s attention.

Obama/Captain Kirk Mind-Meld: Media Training the Star Trek Way

May 16th, 2013 by

No one would ever accuse Captain Kirk of being professorial and aloof—or of being a media trainer. But it could be a profitable second career for him in the next sequel.

Writing Pointers Every Communications Pro Should Memorize — Today

May 14th, 2013 by

Here are a few crucial writing tips that PR professionals need to incorporate now.

4 Ways to Rehabilitate a Sullied Image

April 10th, 2013 by

What should former Congressman Anthony Weiner do for his political comeback, now that he has done The New York Times Magazine?

Media Training as Leadership Development

February 18th, 2013 by

Is media training a tactical skill to prepare for interviews or an aspect of leadership development? In the vocabulary of a media trainer, I would consider that question a false choice or an A/B dilemma. The