Stuart Varney

This is an instructive example of  several important elements you need to consider before interacting with the media. First, be sure you know what story you need to convey. Next, what’s the angle, or news hook. Now, identify your target audiences ahead of time. That’s critical to developing your messaging. And finally, make sure your […]

By Eric Seidel, CEO The Media Trainers® It’s the National Retail Federation vs. Wal-Mart. Despite the federation’s 2500 membership roster, this has the feel of David vs. Goliath. So, when you’re at an apparent disadvantage of that degree, what can you do? Get some help from the news media, of course. These two seemingly aligned […]

By Eric Seidel, CEOThe Media Trainers® (From the editor: Any bona fide journalists reading this should not take offense. I used to be one of you, and I’m proud of it. Those who deal wisely with the news media know how to do it without getting into the slop.)Certainly you’ve heard the old refrain that […]