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Media Relations Flashcards

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  1. A reporter calls asking for comment on a workplace accident that just occurred at your facility. The CEO is unavailable. What is the best immediate response?

    Answer: Provide a brief holding statement acknowledging the situation and promising follow-up

    A holding statement acknowledges the situation and buys time without speculating, maintaining credibility with media.

  2. Which element is most critical when developing a media pitch for a new product launch?

    Answer: A clear news angle that explains why the story matters to the outlet's audience

    Journalists need a clear news angle tied to their audience's interests to consider covering a story.

  3. What does 'background' mean in the context of media relations briefings?

    Answer: Information that can be used but not directly attributed to the source

    Background information may be reported but the source cannot be identified by name.

  4. A journalist publishes a story containing a factual error about your organization. What is the recommended first step?

    Answer: Contact the journalist directly with documented evidence of the error and request a correction

    Contacting the journalist directly with evidence is the professional first step and often results in a prompt correction.

  5. Which type of media outlet typically offers the most control over message content for an organization?

    Answer: Owned media (company website and blog)

    Owned media gives organizations full editorial control over content, messaging, and timing.

  6. When preparing a spokesperson for a TV interview, which coaching technique helps prevent rambling answers?

    Answer: Teaching the bridge technique to return to key messages

    The bridge technique allows spokespeople to acknowledge a question and transition back to their key messages.

  7. A trade publication journalist requests an exclusive on an upcoming announcement. What risk must the PR professional weigh?

    Answer: The risk that other journalists will feel excluded and become less receptive to future pitches

    Granting exclusives can damage relationships with other journalists who expected equal access.