Media Relations Flashcards
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A journalist tweets a negative interpretation of your CEO's speech while it is still in progress. What is the best real-time response strategy?
Answer: Post a clarifying tweet with the exact quote and context immediately
Real-time social correction with accurate context prevents a misinterpretation from spreading before it gains momentum.
Which stakeholder consideration should guide an organization when deciding whether to grant a media interview during active litigation?
Answer: Legal counsel's guidance on what can be discussed without prejudicing the case
Legal counsel must vet interview participation during litigation to avoid statements that could harm the legal case.
A PR professional is building a media list for a consumer product story. Which criteria should be prioritized?
Answer: Journalists who cover the relevant beat and have published similar stories
Beat relevance and prior coverage of similar topics are the strongest predictors of journalist interest in a pitch.
What is the main advantage of hosting a press briefing over distributing a written press release for a complex technical announcement?
Answer: It allows journalists to ask clarifying questions, reducing errors in coverage
Live Q&A at a briefing reduces journalist confusion about complex topics, leading to more accurate reporting.
When is an embargo arrangement with media most appropriate?
Answer: When complex information benefits from advance time for journalists to produce accurate, in-depth reporting
Embargoes are ethical and effective when they give journalists preparation time for nuanced, accurate coverage.
Which behavior by a PR practitioner is most likely to permanently damage a media relationship?
Answer: Providing inaccurate information that leads to a correction or retraction
Providing inaccurate information destroys the credibility that is the foundation of all effective media relationships.
During a crisis, what is the primary goal of the first media statement released within the first hour?
Answer: To acknowledge the situation, express concern, and confirm that response actions are underway
The first statement establishes that the organization is aware, caring, and acting — detailed facts come in subsequent updates.