July 17, 2019
1 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET
Washington, DC or Virtual
Reporters have a plan for every interview. Do you have a plan for them? Earned media can position you as a thought leader in your industry. A poorly executed media appearance can negatively impact reputation and the bottom line. Our media relations expert will equip you with a plan to improve coverage, minimize mistakes, and develop a training program for key spokespeople.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this program, you’ll discover:
• Overview of the changing media landscape
• Common misconceptions surrounding the media and the truths behind them
• Best practices for friendly and hostile interviews
• Developing a media relations strategy for proactive and reactive coverage
John Brandt
Policy Communications and Corporate Responsibility Practice Manager
Public Affairs Council
Ben Krolowitz
Producer,
CNN
Mary Robbins
Vice President,
SKD Knickerbocker
Ben Schreckinger
National Political Correspondent,
Politico
Sam Sweeney
Morning and Transportation Reporter,
WJLA ABC7 DC
Deirdre Walsh
Congress Editor,
NPR
Agenda
1:00 p.m. How to Shape and Distribute your Message in the 21st Century
Companies, associations and organizations are now required to speak out on social issues, political controversies and public policy positions in addition to their core operations. How, when and with whom these discussions occur is of paramount importance to communicators. Our media relations expert will provide strategies and approaches that will help you construct both proactive and reactive media strategies to ensure your messages reach the right audience. In this session, we’ll discuss:
- How the world of public affairs and messaging is changing
- What makes a good media message, and how you can test it
- What social media platforms and news outlets are the most effective for broadcasting your message
John Brandt
Policy Communications and Corporate Responsibility Practice Manager
Public Affairs Council
1:50 p.m. Networking Break
2:00 p.m. Exercising Your New Skills: Developing Media Relations Best Practices and Exercises
Dealing with the media doesn’t have to be difficult. Setting up a plan to pitch, receive and prepare for interviews will better position your organization to respond quickly and effectively to the press. This interactive session will help you better evaluate and execute media opportunities, including the following scenarios:
- How to prepare yourself or others for an interview
- The best way to handle tough reporters or aggressive lines of questioning
- When to deliver key messages
- Best practices for live on set or pre-taped video interviews
- Tips for controlling nerves and staying on message
Mary Robbins
Vice President
SKD Knickerbocker
3:00 p.m. Networking Break
3:15 p.m. Sources and Methods: A Journalist Roundtable
Here’s your opportunity to get the facts straight from the source. Have you ever wondered how reporters and editors find and vet stories? Want to know why some issues are in the news for a day, but others linger for weeks? Need some suggestions on how to cultivate relationships with the press and become a source? Our journalist panel will cover:
- Best practices for reporter and editor sourcing
- Discovering how reporters find stories
- Determining if and when your company should engage in a media or political discussion
Ben Krolowitz
Producer,
CNN
Ben Schreckinger
National Political Correspondent,
Politico
Sam Sweeney
Morning and Transportation Reporter,
WJLA ABC7 DC
Deirdre Walsh
Congress Editor,
NPR
4 p.m. Adjourn
This program is eligible for 2 elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 2 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Event Location
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Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202.787.5950
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Register
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- Non-Members: $399
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
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