{"title":"How to behave in an interview with the media","authors":"Graham Thornicroft, Norman Sartorius","doi":"10.1016/j.intcar.2025.100246","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Engaging with the media is a critical skill for professionals at any career stage, enabling them to contribute to public dialogue on significant issues. This article emphasizes the importance of the preparation and skill development for media interactions, whether proactive or reactive. Detailed guidance is provided on crafting effective press releases. Key preparatory steps for reactive interviews include understanding the journalist’s intent and setting clear boundaries. The article underscores the necessity of honing a single, compelling message and offers strategies for effective communication during interviews, including the ABC technique (Acknowledge, Bridge, Communicate). Recommendations for post-interview follow-up and self-reflection are provided to enhance future media engagements. The article serves as a guide for professionals aiming to communicate their expertise and viewpoints effectively through various media channels.</div><div>Abstract and keywords supported by GenAI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100283,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Integrated Care","volume":"28 ","pages":"Article 100246"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Clinics in Integrated Care","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666869625000016","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"","JCRName":"","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Engaging with the media is a critical skill for professionals at any career stage, enabling them to contribute to public dialogue on significant issues. This article emphasizes the importance of the preparation and skill development for media interactions, whether proactive or reactive. Detailed guidance is provided on crafting effective press releases. Key preparatory steps for reactive interviews include understanding the journalist’s intent and setting clear boundaries. The article underscores the necessity of honing a single, compelling message and offers strategies for effective communication during interviews, including the ABC technique (Acknowledge, Bridge, Communicate). Recommendations for post-interview follow-up and self-reflection are provided to enhance future media engagements. The article serves as a guide for professionals aiming to communicate their expertise and viewpoints effectively through various media channels.
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