NCSPRA Fall 2013 Conference “The Camera Never Blinks”
TV News
Live vs. Taped Live Interview Real time Satellite/Microwave Live talk –back via earpiece One-time use No do-over Taped Interview Recorded Re-take Editing Sound bites Repeated use
Types of Interviews Newspaper - Longer format Radio - Live Television - Sound bites Web - Quotes Skype - Signal strength
Benefits of an Interview
Pros and Cons of an Interview Tell your side of the story Balance the story Provide accurate information Motivate your audience Taken out of Context Misquoted Missed the point
Frame the Message Message= Problem + Solution Bonus points-Empower
News Qualifiers Three C’s Cost Conflict Controversy
Paint a picture with Story Support Examples Comparisons Analogy 3 rd Party Endorsement Short Story
Interview Prep Develop Talking Points Practice Message Stay on Message Make it Conversational Do not become overly Friendly Look at reporter not the Camera Careful of live microphone
Multiple Interviews Address all Cameras Acknowledge all Reporters One stop shopping Set start and end time Escape Route
Stand by…Roll Videotape…Action…
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