The 3 most-dangerous types of reporters
Most reporters aren’t out to nail you, but some will try to coax a statement that you’ll admit later. Here’s advice for working with these risky journalists.
Most reporters aren’t out to nail you, but some will try to coax a statement that you’ll admit later. Here’s advice for working with these risky journalists.
Apparently, it was common knowledge among folks in the community and no one—except a pesky rival media outlet—seemed to care.
Often, PR people are asked to pitch a story that isn’t newsworthy. Here are ways to make those non-news stories attractive to journalists.
Harry Reid on Tuesday deployed the latest Internet meme when a reporter asked about the DREAM act. So should you.
The agency that employed the public relations professional said she went rogue and is no longer with the company.
A PR guy allegedly barricaded the journalist to shield the CEO from questions. The worst media relations gaffe you’ll see all year, maybe all decade—oh, hell, ever.
A one-time Huffington Post contributor offers advice for pitching the growing legion of serf writers online.
Given that the Washington Post has accused PR folks of lobbing loogieballs, let’s hear what the press does to get your goat.
Three things your PR agency or department needs to accommodate journalists in the Digital Age.
The somewhat bizarre story of Kristopher J. Brooks, the man who was canned before he even started.
Identify your role in the process, and ask yourself these 10 questions, including ‘What’s the proper tone?’ and ‘What matters most?’
The practice isn’t widespread, according to the reporter who wrote the story identifying it.
The firm representing the toy is fielding press inquires like crazy, while Mitt Romney’s communication director nurses his wounds from today’s gaffe.
A reader’s helpful email to a professional media trainer highlights a few extra guidelines no PR practitioner should ignore.
The golfer has given some famous press conferences. Put this one on the list.