Archive for September, 2008
Blind-sided by the obvious – Sarah Palin flunks her first interviews
There are three possible explanations for GOP Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s poor showing in her first two major media interviews: 1) she is receiving no media coaching 2) she’s receiving very poor media coaching or 3) she’s receiving good media coaching and is not yet able to implement it. What is even more startling than [...]
Posted: September 29th, 2008 under Ambush Interviews, Bridging, Media Interview Preparation, Political Tips, Why Media Coaching?.
Comments: none
LPGA putting the heat on media interview language skills
The LPGA has created quite a stir by announcing that starting in 2009 all golfers on the tour must demonstrate proficiency in English within two years of joining or face suspension. Part of the impetus behind the rule is to improve media interviews for non-English speaking players, according to Golf Week magazine: Betsy Clark, LPGA [...]
Posted: September 8th, 2008 under Legal Issues, Media Interview Trends, Sports Tips.
Comments: none