Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Media Training, Media Training Tips
Twice over the past month I’ve spoken to business groups about the news media and both times we ended up with a large chunk of time focused on pitching stories-best practices, do’s and don’t, etc. Additionally, as a freelance TV journalist, my email...
Apr 25, 2017 | Blog, Media Training, Media Training Tips
By now most have seen the original stories and many follow ups regarding the mess which is United Airlines and the doctor dragged off the flight for refusing to give up his seat. While that story continues to have legs, another story made headlines regarding an...
Apr 7, 2017 | Blog, Media Training, Media Training Tips
No, this Sun Devil did not go to the dark side. I did watch a lot of March Madness though and I believe in giving credit where credit is due, and Arizona Wildcat Head Basketball Coach Sean Miller deserves a lot of credit. Not for getting to the Sweet 16 though. Some...
Nov 18, 2016 | Blog, Media Training, Media Training Tips
Since the Presidential election wrapped up there has been a lot of attention on fake news and the impact on the race. As a media trainer, I should have known better but here is my disclaimer-I’ve been duped by fake news too. These trolls are very clever and use...
Nov 1, 2016 | Blog, Media Training, Media Training Tips
You or your team may need media training and you don’t even know it. That’s because today’s definition and application of media training covers a much broader range than just communicating with the media. Let’s address how we have helped our...
Sep 19, 2016 | Blog, Media Training Tips, Video Production
While professional video production is my business, there are times when my personal life intersects with my line of work. Such was the case recently when my better half asked me to edit a video for her mom’s 80th birthday. The idea was simple enough-get long...
