Media interview plunges Baylor crisis deeper, if possible
I won’t go into great detail about what was horribly wrong with an interview Waco, Texas KWIX-TV television reporter Julie Hays conducted with former Baylor University chancellor Ken Starr. All you have to do is watch it. You don’t have to work in public relations or as a crisis communications specialist to know that this […]
Athletes and media: when your task is to pitch a product, engage instead
During the next two weeks we will hear dozens of current and former athletes as well as sports talent speak about the NFL and Super Bowl on behalf of sponsors. Companies pay individuals to promote their products and services for fees during one of the most media-hyped periods of the sports year. In most cases, […]
When media interviews media: a host’s name matters
You’ve cultivated an audience and your comments generate attention from media outlets in addition to the one that employs you. Maybe another market wants to hear your opinion about the beat you cover. Congratulations – you, Mr. or Ms. Media, are in demand! You may think that because you’re a member of the media that […]