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Category: Media Engagement

Media Engagement

Tips for building relationships with reporters on social media

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Paul Griffo

A reporter published a piece that immediately struck me as something that would make a good true-crime show. I reposted the article with a comment…

Crisis Communications

Are you ‘controlling the narrative’ or are you just lying?

Posted on January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 by Paul Griffo

Let’s just go ahead and rip off the ol’ Band-Aid. If you use anything but the truth in your attempt to “control the narrative,” you…

Media Engagement

When a reporter gets it wrong—and what to do when they get it right

Posted on January 9, 2026January 16, 2026 by Paul Griffo

Having a reporter get something wrong can be one of the most frustrating moments you’ll ever face as a PR professional. When it happens, you’re…

Media Engagement

Is it OK to ask a reporter, ‘Who else are you interviewing for this story?’

Posted on January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Paul Griffo

A journalist recently posted a warning to PR people that they should never ask a reporter, “Which other companies are you interviewing for this article?”…

Media Engagement

A WSJ reporter’s advice: ‘Pitch to readers, not to me!’

Posted on October 14, 2025January 17, 2026 by Paul Griffo

“Pitch with the readers, not me, in mind.” That’s advice from one of the best journalists in the business. PR folks got a windfall recently…

Media Engagement

When pitching, bury the hype and be human

Posted on August 23, 2025August 25, 2025 by Paul Griffo

When I’m pitching a story, I approach a reporter like I’m talking to a colleague or a friend. Instead of trying to create a false…

Recent Posts

  • Tips for building relationships with reporters on social media
  • Are you ‘controlling the narrative’ or are you just lying?
  • EMBARGOED until 12:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26
  • When a reporter gets it wrong—and what to do when they get it right
  • Is it OK to ask a reporter, ‘Who else are you interviewing for this story?’
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