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What should you do if you are in the middle of a television interview and you know you’ve said something wrong? Tips from PR Experts

Corporate communications professionals, public relations spokespeople, and senior level executives must be trained on how to effectively speak to the media. Media training is crucial for company spokespeople to maintain or improve their organization’s brand, reputation, and revenue. So, why do so many media interviews go so wrong? What can a spokesperson do to correct their mistake? Should they correct it right there on the spot? Or should they do a follow-up interview after consulting with a PR expert?

This week, crisis communications expert Gerard Braud polled social media to ask, “What should you do if you are in the middle of a television interview and you know you’ve said something wrong?” In today’s video, we are featuring tips from our social media followers and crisis communication experts.

We would love to hear your thoughts this week. Comment here and on our social media pages to join the discussion. Your answers may be featured in our follow-up video!

This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

Step 3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the follow-up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

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What should you do if you are in the middle of a television interview and you know you’ve said something wrong? Please comment!

We have all seen a media interview where a CEO, senior-level executive or company spokesperson said something incorrect or less than professional. This week, crisis communications expert Gerard Braud polls social media to ask, “What should you do if you are in the middle of a television interview and you know you’ve said something wrong?” We want to hear your expert public relations tips this week! Should you re-visit the topic and admit you made a mistake? Or do you run the risk of making the situation worse? Do you think that effective media training for spokespeople could help them avoid these types of situations?

We would love to hear your thoughts this week. Comment here and on our social media pages to join the discussion. Your answers may be featured in our follow-up video!

This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

Step 3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the follow-up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

What is the proper posture when you are sitting for a live media interview?

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The question we are posing on social media this week for public relations and media relations professionals is, “What is the proper posture when you are sitting for a live media interview?” The answer may not be as straightforward as you think. Should you lean in, or lean back? Should your arms be folded or unfolded? Hands clasped together or placed on your lap? Should your legs be crossed or uncrossed, and which is the proper posture for a male versus a female?

You may even want to share examples of where you have seen BAD posture in a live media interview. When a spokesperson is sitting properly for a media interview, viewers often don’t notice or have any comments to make, but it’s easy to identify when it’s gone wrong. Have you seen a political candidate, a CEO, or a spokesperson have bad posture in a live media interview? Or have you seen someone who has perfected it? Please comment here, on this week’s video, or on our social media pages.

 

This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

Comment please: What should you wear in a media interview?

Whether it’s for print, radio or on television, what should you wear in a media interview? That is the discussion question we are posing this week on the BraudCast for our social media followers and public relations experts. Should you go for simple and conservative? Or show your personality a bit more? How do you know how to dress for your industry? What is considered “professional” and “appropriate?” Colors or patterns or solids? Do you dress for the occasion, the season, or do you dress for how you will look on television? Let us know some of the best-dressed spokespeople you have seen and even some of the worst dressed.

We want to hear your thoughts and your experience on this topic.  Please share your opinion with us and it may be shared this Friday in a follow-up video.

 

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This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

Featuring Your Answers: Getting Your Leader, CEO, Executive to a Media Training Class

By Gerard Braud

It can be very difficult for public relations and media relations professionals to persuade their CEO to schedule a media training class. All excuses are thrown on the table, such as, “it’s too expensive,” or “I have just don’t have the time.”  In some cases, your leader may be embarrassed  or too proud to take a media training class, thinking their media interview skills are up to par.  This week we asked the corporate communications and public relations professionals on social media, “What is your best advice to persuade your executives or CEO to take a media training class?” They have weighed in on our social media pages, explaining what has worked for them or what they would suggest for their colleagues struggling with this task. Please watch the video and comment if you agree with their advice, or comment if you have anything additional to add to the discussion.

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This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

Please Answer: How can you persuade your CEO to take a media training class?

By Gerard Braud

 

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Public relations and media relations professionals know how crucial it is to have spokespeople, executives, and CEOs media trained and ready for a media interview at any given moment. However, it can be difficult to get senior level executives or the leadership team to put media training on their calendar. CEOs and executives may fear embarrassment in a media training class, they may have a hectic schedule, or can’t justify spending their revenue on a media trainer. This week we are asking you, “What is your best advice to persuade your executives or CEO to take a media training class?” What are some strategies that have worked for you? What are some strategies you would recommend? Please share your expert advice and stay tuned for the follow-up video later this week that could feature your tips!

This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

You Answered “Does the CEO Need to be the Spokesperson Each Time in a Crisis?”

By Gerard Braud

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On Monday we posed this public relations discussion question, “Does the CEO need to be the spokesperson each time in a crisis?” Corporate communications and media relations professionals weighed in on this topic, sharing their opinions on our social media accounts. Today  I’m sharing their answers in my follow-up video, as well as my crisis expert tips. Please share your comments on our social media and subscribe to the weekly question on the BraudCast YouTube Channel to participate each week.

This question is one of a series of discussion questions about media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices each week. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

Sharing Your Tips: Is It Ever Appropriate to Talk Off the Record?

By Gerard Braud

This week we posed the question, “Is it ever appropriate to talk off the record to a reporter?” for corporate communications, public relations, and media relations professionals to answer on our social media accounts. They have weighed in and shared their expert advice, which we are now sharing with you in our follow-up video.

Some corporate communicators and communications experts explained that if you do want something to be made public to tell a reporter, “This is off the record. . .” Others mentioned that they have positive and long-lasting relationships with reporters that they trust can keep their information confidential. Which of these statements have you had experience with? How would you handle such a situation? Do you agree with this week’s comments?

Please share your thoughts here on the blog and on our social media. Your colleagues can benefit from your tips.

 

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This question is one of a series of discussion questions about media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices each week. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

Sharing Your Answers: Does the CEO need to be the spokesperson each time in a crisis?

By Gerard Braud

Earlier this week we posed the question, “Does the CEO need to be the spokesperson each time in a crisis?” Crisis communications and media relations professionals weighed in on this topic, sharing their best advice on our social media accounts. Now I’m sharing their answers in my follow-up video, as well as my advice. Please share your comments on our social media and subscribe to the weekly question on the BraudCast YouTube Channel to participate each week.

Click here to watch & subscribe to the BraudCast

Click here to watch & subscribe to the BraudCast

This question is one of a series of discussion questions about media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices each week. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.

You answered: How do you talk to your spokesperson after they have messed up their media interview?

By Gerard Braud

Does one bad media interview ruin a career?

Earlier this week I asked corporate communications and media relations professionals for their best advice for talking to a spokesperson after they have screwed up in a media interview. In this follow-up video, I am sharing your comments and best practices you shared on social media. Make sure to  subscribe here to participate in the new discussion next week.

 

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This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 1: Subscribe to The BraudCast on YouTube

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. Please take 2 seconds now to subscribe to The BraudCast.