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What Should I Do at the End of an Interview?

What Should I Do at the End of an Interview?

 |  Mar 7, 2024

Conclude your next media interview on a high note with tips from Alison Bailin in this blog post! Check it out.

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Why Are Pauses Important During an Interview?

Why Are Pauses Important During an Interview?

 |  Apr 14, 2023

Two of the three “villains” in the recent Vanderpump Rules scandal have broken their silences in the past week. Alison Bailin is sharing more on their podcast and TV appearances and discussing how these interviews highlight the importance of media training. Read more!

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Why Does Sound Matter in an Interview?

Why Does Sound Matter in an Interview?

 |  June 10, 2022

Sound can make or break a moment and a story. Read about the importance of sound and more in today's post from Alison Bailin.

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What is Media Training, the 2020 Version

What is Media Training, the 2020 Version

 |  May 27, 2020

The HMA team regularly provides media training to our clients.  As Alison shared in her blog post on the topic, these sessions provide the client spokespeople with the tools and techniques to effectively manage any media relations situation.   The three-hour workshop includes an overview of the media, what reporters are looking for in a source, […]

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How to prepare yourself to be a virtual expert resource

How to prepare yourself to be a virtual expert resource

 |  Mar 17, 2020

As media outlets navigate COVID-19, many television and radio stations aren’t allowing in-studio guests for the near future. Learn more about how you can prepare for virtual interviews.

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How do you avoid answering a hard question?

How do you avoid answering a hard question?

 |  Mar 12, 2020

In today’s media climate, surprising and hard-hitting interview questions can come at any time – and about any topic. Check out these tips to avoid answering hard questions.

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The Art of Surprise…Live

The Art of Surprise…Live

 |  Jan 17, 2020

Perfectly executing a surprise on live TV is an art form. Check out an example of a job well done from the NFL Division playoff games this past weekend, and the legendary Jimmy Johnson.

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Why is the media important to your business?

Why is the media important to your business?

 |  Aug 23, 2019

Do you know how media impacts your business? Find out what Alison and Abbie think about the importance of media in the world of marketing communications.

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What is Media Training?

What is Media Training?

 |  June 13, 2019

Join us as we delve into another “tool” in the PR toolbox – media training. Is your business in need? We're happy to share our expertise... learn more.

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Big Bang Media Training

Big Bang Media Training

 |  May 23, 2019

HMA Public Relations regularly provides media training sessions for our clients. Media training is designed to help you work with the media instead of against them.  These sessions include information regarding the media, what makes a good story and how to be a reliable resource for a reporter.  In addition, these seminars often provide on-camera […]

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Public Speaking Myths

Public Speaking Myths

 |  Dec 13, 2017

In a recent Forbes post, author and lecturer Ken Sterling debunks three myths about public speaking. Can you guess which three they are? [Click below for more]

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