Comments on: Meet the press: understanding the world of reporters is crucial to media relations http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/ Eiler Communications is a public relations and marketing communications firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan, servicing established and emerging companies in the technology, healthcare, biotech and financial service industries. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:56:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: rebecca@eilerpr.com http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-2743 rebecca@eilerpr.com Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:49:33 +0000 http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-2743 Thanks, Ed. You're right, time of day makes a huge difference and is a constant subject of discussion for PRs. I agree that generally, mid-morning phone calls earlier in the week are the best time to approach people. Afternoons are usually bad because reporters are on deadline or preparing for the next day. I encourage others to chime in, too - what works for you? Thanks, Ed. You’re right, time of day makes a huge difference and is a constant subject of discussion for PRs. I agree that generally, mid-morning phone calls earlier in the week are the best time to approach people. Afternoons are usually bad because reporters are on deadline or preparing for the next day. I encourage others to chime in, too - what works for you?

]]> By: Edward Vielmetti http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-2742 Edward Vielmetti Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:13:24 +0000 http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-2742 Rebecca, this is a really great run down of how this works. I would add that when you call someone in the media to talk to them you can do yourself and everyone a favor by asking "is this a good time to talk" and "are you on deadline". Often a conversation that is bad at 4pm is great the next morning at 10am. Remembering what these people's days look like will help you figure out when they have time for new ideas, when they are busy getting things done, and adjust accordingly. Rebecca, this is a really great run down of how this works.

I would add that when you call someone in the media to talk to them you can do yourself and everyone a favor by asking “is this a good time to talk” and “are you on deadline”. Often a conversation that is bad at 4pm is great the next morning at 10am. Remembering what these people’s days look like will help you figure out when they have time for new ideas, when they are busy getting things done, and adjust accordingly.

]]> By: The Byline: PR and Marketing Insights from Eiler Communications » National coverage for local organizations http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-52 The Byline: PR and Marketing Insights from Eiler Communications » National coverage for local organizations Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:14:57 +0000 http://blog.eilerpr.com/2007/05/18/meet-the-press-understanding-the-world-of-reporters-is-crucial-to-media-relations/#comment-52 [...] For additional insights into the mechanics of dealing with reporters, see Rebecca’s post about understanding media. [...] [...] For additional insights into the mechanics of dealing with reporters, see Rebecca’s post about understanding media. [...]

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