Do Your Homework: Top 6 Ways to Prepare for Media Interviews

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- No matter how small the business, a public relations strategy that generates earned media is by far the most impactful way to influence purchasing decisions and solidify the reputation of your organization. Gaining positive news coverage offers higher credibility for your company and helps to reinforce the brand image that you are aiming to create with your marketing efforts. To ensure you are prepared for your first media interview:

1. Research is key. Do your homework and prepare for the big day. Read, watch or listen to your interviewer's previous work to get a feel for their interview style.
2. Practice makes perfect. Depending on the type of interview – be it phone, in-person or on-camera – practice a dry-run to acclimate yourself to the situation. Listening back, do you sound odd? Are you noticing that you shake your foot on camera? Practice will allow you to recognize these mannerisms and correct them for the future.
3. Stay on track. Because your time with a journalist is limited, it is important to stay on track and answer their questions to continue on with the conversation. If you need time to think up a response feel free to reiterate the question but keep in mind that stalling the conversation can have unintended consequences.

For additional advice and discussion on the three remaining media relations best practices, read the latest PR Toolkit post here: http://bit.ly/1MijPrh.

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