Tag Archives: Reporters Don’t Hate You
What Is a News Consumer to Do?
How are we, as news consumers, expected to be properly informed when everything is breathlessly reported in the media as “breaking news” or some such screaming alert? One place to turn is public radio WYNC’s Breaking News Consumer’s Handbooks. The station’s website holds that “Breaking news reporting often gets essential facts wrong. In fact, the […]
Media Training Gripes
I’ve been specializing in communications strategy for more than 25 years, so like to think I have a pretty fair idea of what works when it comes to media training. I also have a pretty fair idea of what doesn’t. Unfortunately, I’ve seen this demonstrated in some instances. These are more than pet peeves. They […]
Reporter’s Roundup Revival
Have you ever forgotten a long lost treasure? Maybe it’s that fragile family photo that’s been shoved to the back of a drawer. Or that favorite book you read years ago, told yourself you would pick up again, but never seem to get around to it. Or a tasty recipe that escaped your mind (and […]
A Potpourri of Problems
I’ve gotten lots of questions over the years, some basic, some complex. Here is a sampling of the curiosities that run through the minds of participants in workshops and communications strategy sessions, and of the internal experts who advise them. My boss asked me to take part in a media training session. What do I […]
Thriving during TV Interviews
I’m not much of one for group tours of various workplaces, feeling too much like a gawker getting in the way. But I will admit to taking the occasional visit to various newsrooms. There are reasons for touring a TV news operation. Such behind the scenes glimpses are valuable for anyone who appears on TV […]
Attention, Business Reading Group Members
Boy, have I got a deal for you. I know, that sounds like a line from a cheesy late night TV ad. Seriously, I think this is one you might appreciate if you are involved with a business book club or reading group. Such groups typically enjoy hearing from authors, so I hereby volunteer to […]
Reviving Local News
The Washington Post ran a somewhat curious opinion column by its former executive editor Len Downie last week. His op-ed was headlined “The rebirth of local news depends on all of us” (gift article). Yet nowhere does he suggest what steps readers and viewers can take to stem the dearth of meaningful local coverage. He […]
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