Friday, June 29, 2012

Top 10 Ways to Deal with the Media

Dallas, TX Tornado - Media interviews
Dallas, TX Tornado - Media interviews (Photo credit: State Farm)
10.  Tell the truth.
 9.   Be cooperative.
 8.   Don't hide anything, they can smell blood in the water.
 7.   Do not promote yourself or your business.
 6.  Never ask to see a copy of the story before it comes out.
 5.  Treat the media as your friend, but remember, the media is not your friend.
 4.  Dress appropriately, speak appropriately.
 3.  Be yourself.
 2.  Be a good source for them.
 1.  Consider everything to be "on the record".
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