How to appear on a business podcast

How to appear on a business podcast

Steve Blears Media Training Podcast

How to appear on a business podcast. Today we’re talking about appearing on a business podcast. But why should you or your people consider doing this?

Well, where do I start? The last time I checked, there were 2.5 million podcasts globally. And there are lots of established shows covering just about every business niche and interest.

Why appear on a business podcast?
But you might say, why a podcast? Well, for most of us, the idea is less onerous than appearing on live TV or radio.

You can share your expertise, get known, liked and trusted, tick. That’s what we’re all about. And should you have ambitions to attract PR for your organisation by appearing on TV and radio, it’s a great opportunity to just practise, really get fluent on your subject matter in a kind of safer environment. Less risky environment.

Sound good so far? Well, there are even more great reasons to appear on a podcast. You’ll get noticed by the people you want to engage and influence. That could be colleagues, clients, candidates, stakeholders, partners, investors.

Yes, you’re probably thinking this. I really love podcasts and you’d be right. So apologies if I’m overselling this idea, but it’s such a great opportunity, you really should try it.

If you’re thinking, podcasts are a bit a bit niche. At the time I recorded this, one in five adults in the UK Listen to podcasts and they listen for longer. Some podcast episodes are an hour-plus long. This one’s only short thank goodness.

How to handle a difficult media interview

How to handle a difficult media interview

Steve Blears Media Training Podcast

How to handle a difficult media interview. Today we’re talking about handling difficult media interviews and straight off the bat, I’m not going to “drivel on” with generic advice.

I’m not going to tell you to rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
I’m not going to tell you to practise your key messages.
I’m not going to tell you to practise a mock interview.

People are terrified of difficult media interviews and they needn’t be

Yes, you can do all of those things, but let’s address the elephant in the room, people, that’s you, are terrified of media interviews and they needn’t be.

How to get featured in the media

How to get featured in the media

Steve Blears Media Training Guide

How to get featured in the media. I’m often asked, how to get featured on TV or radio as a guest or interviewee. Even people who run PR agencies or work in marketing departments wonder, “How can I get my client or boss featured on TV or radio?”

How does the news work?

How does the news work?

Steve Blears Blog, Media Training Podcast

How does the news work? The news media is an industry, its product is news stories, current affairs journalism and factual articles. Its raw materials are news events, tip-offs, press releases and information supplied by public bodies, organisations, businesses, established contacts and the public.

It’s the journalists’ job to identify news stories among this flow of facts, events and information. Their skills lie in deciding what is newsworthy and then telling those stories in the most compelling way. The expectation is they should check their stories are factually accurate, legally sound, and balanced (tell both sides) before being published.

Manchester Media Training

Manchester Media Training

Steve Blears Blog

Media Training Manchester. At Marvellous Media Training, we believe an interview on TV, radio, or a podcast, shouldn’t be something to fear, (although, it’s normal to be apprehensive.) We believe it’s something to get excited about. It’s a golden opportunity to build your brand and establish thought leadership.

How can I use data or statistics effectively in a media interview?

Steve Blears Media Training Guide

Media TrainingBook a no-obligation discovery callHow can I use data or statistics effectively in a media interview? Unless you have been specifically requested to take part in an interview to share lots of facts and figures, use data and statistics sparingly. Aim to talk about just one or two headline figures. Avoid trying to remember and then discuss lots of …

How do I research a journalist or interviewer?

Steve Blears Media Training Guide

Watch or listen to their programme, or for print journalist read their reporting online. This will give you a steer on their style, tone, questioning and topics of interest. Most journalists are on Twitter, again follow them here to see what they post and comment on to get a better understanding of their work.