Posted on: June 11, 2024
Air Date: 10/25/2022 Updated: 6/11/2024
As a public relations veteran, Jody Fisher brings his vast knowledge to this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast. Jody shares some of his secrets to success, in particular, always trying to be helpful to the reporter rather than just trying to get a result for your client. He explains how he trains his clients for media interviews by making sure they are confident in the messages they want to get across. Jody also explains why the press release is not dead and emphasized the use of video to get results.
00:00 Introduction to the PR Maven ® Podcast
01:33 Introducing Guest: Jody Fisher
03:45 A Career Shift From Radio to PR
08:00 How To Think Like a Reporter
16:48 Preparing for Media Interviews
23:39 Why the Press Release Is Not Dead
27:16 How Press Releases Can Be Repurposed for Content Marketing
30:22 The Importance of Video
34:18 Helpful Resources
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About Jody
Jody Fisher started his career as a radio reporter in the world’s biggest media market, New York City. Working in newsrooms and on the air, he came to understand why stories get coverage and why others don’t.
In his 25-year career as a PR leader, he has worked with New York-based clients that include the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Silverstein Properties at the World Trade Center, Friends of the High Line, the New York Post and Wall Street Journal and many more. He has told stories for clients on a local, national and global scale.
He is also the host of The PR Podcast, a weekly show that spotlights guests with expertise in public relations and the news business.
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