{"id":6894,"date":"2022-05-27T11:14:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evaluate.ng\/?p=6894"},"modified":"2022-05-27T11:14:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:14:38","slug":"6-tips-on-showing-up-prepared-for-your-media-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evaluate.ng\/6-tips-on-showing-up-prepared-for-your-media-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips On Showing Up Prepared For Your Media Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"
Media<\/a> interviews are a very important part of establishing any brand. They are particularly important when you are the brand. It\u2019s an opportunity for you to get your voice heard, to get your key messages across, and for people to understand exactly what you are about.<\/p>\n However, that doesn\u2019t mean that you should automatically jump straight in and agree to every interview that you are offered, and you should certainly never go into an interview unprepared.<\/p>\n Therefore, a bad interview can cause serious damage to your reputation, and it\u2019s better not to do an interview than risk going in unprepared.<\/p>\n The following tips are going to guide you through preparing for your media interview;<\/a><\/p>\n 1. Be prepared:<\/strong> Many people think they can wing it because they feel assured that they know their topic inside and out and that preparation isn\u2019t necessary. Wrong. You will come across as a true expert when you speak strongly and assuredly about the topic. Remember, this interview is also an opportunity for the reporter or outlet to invite you back or become a part of their in-house Experts List.<\/p>\n