A press release telling about "Stevie, the Water-Skiing Squirrel" will never get that talented mammal on the TV news.
But that same press release, accompanied by video of Stevie jumping over mini-ramps in an inflatable pool, will make the news 99 days out of 100.
Words on paper or screen alone do not make a TV story. If you want to crack the TV news or the talk shows, you must demonstrate that you have a "visual."
A visual is the images or video that accompanies the words. TV needs something that moves or talks to tell its stories.
If it looks interesting or nice, that's a plus. They will shoot the video; you don't need to. But often you do need to suggest what to shoot.
Example: the story is advice for would-be homeowners.
The visual you'll suggest: stock footage of different types of houses in your area, plus background video of an "open house" event.
Newspapers and magazines also like to use visuals. Going to be quoted in a story? Offer a headshot of yourself, or of any other pertinent image. Remember to think of the media as another client and provide them with excellent service. Don't ask them to do it if you can help.
ned steele works with people in professional services who want to build their practice and accelerate their growth. The president of Ned Steele's MediaImpact, he is the author of ned steele To learn more visit ned steele or call 212-243-8383.
Rolling Meadows Cadillac Escalade rental .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareSORRY?WERE YOU SAYING SOMETHING?Many spokespeople approach media interviews the same... Read More
Got a huge need for publicity and a tiny publicity... Read More
Media placement is an art. Practicing it often requires as... Read More
I'm what we in the business (the "business" being journalism)... Read More
Etymology is the study of the origins of words.As languages... Read More
Managers in the non-profit, association and business worlds need to... Read More
Andrew Bogut, the Australian basketballer is now officially in the... Read More
"Cindy, where's that story? I need it yesterday!""Coming right up,... Read More
How can media training help you create a successful Hispanic... Read More
In the 'Age of Scepticism' gaining media coverage is one... Read More
Getting on the radio can be a great tactical move... Read More
How do you make a friend of the media? A... Read More
In an ideal world, your business would be overflowing withnewsworthy... Read More
Do you have a great idea for a story, but... Read More
Big corporations like General Motors and Coca-Cola spend thousands of... Read More
FIVE WAYS TO GET ON THE RADIOHere are five basic... Read More
Not a single reporter showed up at our news event.... Read More
Let's start out with a caution for business, non-profit and... Read More
When special events and communications tactics rule the PR roost... Read More
The public relations goal and strategy make sense; the message... Read More
Anything that lets managers achieve their managerial objectives is a... Read More
What's REALLY potent for a business, non-profit or association manager... Read More
The Public Relations (PR) industry is responsible for creating and... Read More
As a business, non-profit or association manager, any tool that... Read More
They say that image is everything and some of us... Read More
Des Moines rental limo ..If you are in Australia at the moment, it is... Read More
The real public relations geniuses might be managers. You know,... Read More
The notion that a business, non-profit or association manager can... Read More
In my travels around the country while building my business... Read More
In this great country of ours, there are basically three... Read More
Most business, non-profit and association managers live to tell about... Read More
Layout1. 1-2 pages in length.2. Double-space.3. 1.5 to 2 inch... Read More
When, as a business, non-profit or association manager, you are... Read More
In previous articles for marketing-minded financial planners, I've discussed what... Read More
Often the first point of contact the media has with... Read More
Personnel mentions in the newspaper and product plugs on radio... Read More
Most small businesses have logo'ed shirts, usually polo shirts with... Read More
In last year's animated film Shrek II, a giant gingerbread... Read More
Individual financial planners can outscore bigger competitors and gain market... Read More
Prior to launching a new public relations campaign, evaluate the... Read More
What's REALLY potent for a business, non-profit or association manager... Read More
Business to Business relationships come to expect a certain level... Read More
As an entry level position to PR, I found myself... Read More
What's a Capability Statement?As the name suggests, it tells potential... Read More
1. Appearing in other types of media is the best... Read More
Many people are intimidated by radio interviews, whether live or... Read More
Because PR can be difficult to control, it is often... Read More
Each of us is exposed to people from other cultures... Read More
Recently someone asked me why so many restaurants go out... Read More
Aren't you tired of hearing how extremely easy it is... Read More
Public Relations |