When the CEO of the world’s #2 bank says there is no such thing as an “off the record” comment to the media, you can take it as gospel. A while back, Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, addressed 200+ members and guests of the Financial Women’s Association. When he was introduced, the audience
You may be wondering why a media trainer who guides corporate executives through the stages of interviews in traditional media and, in recent years, on Zoom and social media, would make a statement like the one above. It’s because we increasingly hear complaints from PR people about how much more difficult media relations has become
In a recent post, we discussed techniques to move your name to the top of the list when reporters are seeking experts for media interviews. Now that you’ve gone through media training and booked the interview, how do you improve your chances of having reporters use your key messages in their stories?
The rules of engaging the media have changed in our wired world. Presenting — or pitching — yourself is more likely to be in an email than by phone or in person. So how can you ensure that you stand out from all the other email pitches a reporter receives? The same as always –
The phone rings and you pick it up to answer the call you never want to get. Your organization has a full-blown Instant Crisis. There is the danger of permanently damaging your brand if you don’t manage the crisis communications effectively. Every company should research and understand the threats its faces and plan accordingly. Emergency
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