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poseyblog is trying something new in 2020 - we’re keeping posts under 1300 characters. You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here! A media interview looks like a normal conversation, but it’s really a … [Read more...] about A Kabuki dance
poseyblog is trying something new in 2020 - we’re keeping posts under 1300 characters. You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here! I media train a lot of sales people. They’re great talkers, ready with … [Read more...] about What you’re great at is getting in your way
It’s not your fault that reporters are skeptical. For decades, exuberant founders and CEOs have exaggerated the prospects of their companies. This doesn’t only happen in tiny start-ups, it happens in huge multinational companies as well. That’s … [Read more...] about Never show up alone
If you want to do a terrible media interview, don’t have a plan. Don’t be clear about your business objective, don’t define a communications objective that will help you achieve your business objective, and definitely don’t have messages or proof … [Read more...] about Planning matters
Even if you have an amazing company, a wonderful story to tell and artful messages and soundbites to tell it, you need more to get any decent reporter to write about you. You need third party validation - customer references, independent data, … [Read more...] about Don’t assume they’ll believe you
Every great media spokesperson delivers artful soundbites. What’s a soundbite? A short, interesting sentence, in normal human syntax. The best soundbites are a little saucy. What’s the purpose of a soundbite? To get the reader's and listener’s … [Read more...] about Soundbites are Pez
PR in the technology industry feels a lot like PR in Hollywood – it’s all about the ‘buzz’. A hot start up may never have shipped a single thing, but if everyone’s talking about it, that’s all that matters! And the press up here are a bit too cozy … [Read more...] about Six things tech CMOs need to know about PR
Your amygdala is not your friend in a keynote speech. That little almond-sized tyrant is just as much of an obstacle when you’re in a media interview. Being a great spokesperson requires a ton of real time impulse control. In a media interview you … [Read more...] about Your brain in a media interview
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