Resources for media management
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5 unique ways to share the Olympic journey
An unprecedented Summer Olympics commences July 23 with few people in attendance other than the athletes themselves. Here are a few ways to use Blinder to easily connect and share the stories of your Olympians.
Read MoreSPORT vs. COVID
Although the sportspeople involved may not have been directly impacted by COVID-19, they are able to share their experiences as role models of how they, for example, dealt with uncertainty during their sporting career, stayed motivated during long periods of rehabilitation, and navigated the waves of significant changes including unexpected career transitions.
Read MoreWhy wouldn’t you record all your media interviews? NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to know
Aaron Rodgers sets records in every game he plays. He also records all his interviews. And he’s curious why other athletes, and anyone who talks with the media don’t.
Read MoreHow breaking news teams beat the competition in a post-COVID world
Being first matters in news. So why do media organizations lag behind the times in connecting with sources of breaking news? Technology has provided us means to instantly connect with nearly anyone else in the world.
Read MoreNever reschedule a media interview again
Many journalists have cited unanswered calls as a primary pain point. And, as someone who set up interviews with numerous high-profile sports stars, nothing frustrated me more than redoing all the liaison work.
Read MoreThe easiest way to record media interviews in 2021
Leading journalists use Blinder to capture video and audio recordings of their media interviews by phone and computer.
Read More11 things we can learn from Sesame Street’s Grover about media interview training
Even for seasoned professionals, butterflies might still float in the stomach whilst readying for an interview. Only strategic preparation and practice create a confident, and likable, spokesperson.
Read MoreWhat the host of Netflix’s “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons” can teach us about virtual interviewing
Paul Connolly, an investigative journalist from Ireland and host of the first season of Netflix’s “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons,” offered his tips to online interviewing in a recent “The Journalism.co.uk Podcast.”
Read MoreAnother trophy for the mantel!
When we launched our start-up Blinder, one of the first emails I wrote was to Emirates Team New Zealand. I didn’t know how they’d respond – or even if. I didn’t know anyone there. They certainly didn’t know me.
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