Meeting the press and giving interviews can make even the most seasoned communicator nervous, which is why media training is a must for everyone in the public eye these days. Whether you’re introducing a new product with a follow-up Q&A, attending a conference, on-live TV, or taking part in a satellite media tour – you’ll always need to be prepared to address the press. Read more
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Media Training 101: Tips for Meeting the Press
Meeting the press and giving interviews can make even the most seasoned communicator nervous, which is why media training is a must for everyone in the public eye these days. Whether you’re introducing a new product with a follow-up Q&A, attending a conference, on-live TV, or taking part in a satellite media tour – you’ll always need to be prepared to address the press. Read more
Meet our new Summer intern Elexis Hipp
CommCore welcomes intern Elexis Hipp to the team this summer! Elexis is a senior at American University majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, with a minor in History. Read more below to get to know her. Read more
CEO Andy Gilman Quoted in CNN Money article on latest Starbucks and Disney strategy
As we’ve seen recently with both Starbucks and Disney, when a crisis hits, you must act fast. Earlier this week CommCore CEO Andy Gilman was quoted about this in the CNNMoney article, “Strategy for Disney and Starbucks: Quick, bold action against racism.” Read more
What’s Good for the Goose Isn’t Necessarily Good for the Gander
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg got generally high marks from PR pros for his appearance before the U.S. Congress in April. Not so much for his just completed testimony before lawmakers of the European Union.
Does everyone need media training now? In a word, YES!
Does everyone need media training nowadays? We believe so. Take a moment and think about recent headlines and spokespersons or public figures who have been caught unprepared to speak to the media, answer interview questions appropriately, or deliver their key points. Read more
CEO Andy Gilman quoted in PR News on GDPR Crisis Planning
With all of the large-scale cyber attacks over the last few years, CommCore CEO Andy Gilman was recently quoted in the PR News article, “A 5-Step GDPR Crisis Plan” about how to create a crisis communications plan ahead of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline at the end of May and in the event of a dreaded data breach. Read more
CEO Andy Gilman Quoted in CNNMoney
CommCore CEO Andy Gilman was recently quoted in the CNNMoney article, “Facebook, Uber, Wells Fargo: The strategy behind 3 corporate apology ads” about how the three companies have launched apology campaigns to overcome their recent scandals and ultimately garner forgiveness from the public. Read more
CEO Andrew Gilman Quoted in PR News
CommCore CEO, Andrew Gilman was recently quoted in an article by PR News, Uber Grabs the Wheel and Tries to Steer Its Media Narrative, regarding Uber’s modification to its “private arbitration” written in its term of services regarding passengers, drivers and corporate employees ability to choose how they want to pursue restitution against Uber. Read more
10 Tips for Media Training Success with CommCore
Booked your media training with CommCore? Whether you’re attending one-on-one media training, virtual media training or one of our media training workshops in the classroom, here some key points to get the most out of your next media training session with CommCore:
- Prepare in advance for the media training session.