10 Things to Look for In Your Speaking Video
Do you know how to deliver remarks with grace and hold the attention of an audience? Do you know how to handle a high-pressure TV interview? Do you know where to look? What to wear? Where to put your hands? Very few individuals are naturally gifted when it comes to appearing on-camera or speaking before […]
10 Powerful and Simple Body Language Tips for 2015
Whenever Hennes Communications trains clients for public speaking – either to the media or other audiences – we always teach that it’s not just the words you use, it’s the way you deliver them. Over the decades, we’ve seen hundreds of examples of good and bad delivery. What they have in common is the effective, or […]
“It Can’t Happen Here”
[by Nora Jacobs] Over the years, we’ve spoken to countless clients about the crisis threats their organizations might face. Many willingly accept that their business might be struck by an act of God — tornados, floods and fires most often come to mind. But a surprisingly large number of clients seem to feel immune to […]
What if Your CEO is a Poor Communicator?
[by Howard Fencl] When a crisis significantly impacts reputation or stock price, when the magnitude of crisis is significant enough to bring business to a halt – your key internal and external audiences expect to hear directly from the CEO. But what if your CEO is a poor communicator? An extreme example: Edward Burkhardt, the […]
OK – Convince Me to Use Twitter!
[by Howard Fencl] If you’re still scoffing at Twitter, know this: the news media uses it every day—all day—to break news, find interviews, verify facts and look for story ideas. Twitter works as a 21st century tipline for journalists. A Cleveland reporter recently confirmed a tip about who would run for Lieutenant Governor by watching […]
5 Mistakes Not to Make on Camera
[by Howard Fencl, APR] When you appear on-camera for an interview, you are going on the record in perpetuity. Excerpts will be broadcast, uploaded, archived, keyword searchable and available 24/7 on the web. You can do your organization’s brand a whole lot of good with a strong, articulate interview. But if you’re not prepared, you […]
Should Reporters Share Their Opinion in News Coverage?
[by Bruce Hennes] Used to be, reporters reported facts, without inserting opinion, priding themselves on objectivity and not revealing their personal stance regarding the object of their reporting. Nowadays, many reporters purposefully insert their opinion into otherwise straightforward news stories, blurring, if not obliterating the line between objective news reporting and outright editorializing. At best, […]