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I understand your point of view. It's unfortunate, but these days the news media are so danged aggressive and unrelenting. Organizations just pretty much have to be prepared for "authentic" expressions to be used in a way that is not a true interpretation of the facts. If they aren't cautious and defensive, they end up being taken out of context and smeared.
It's sad, for sure. But it's the way it is.
I'm interested in Misha's take on this.
but if they are authentic many sound like an ignorant ass
Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "but if they are authentic many sound like an ignorant ass"
See, I could accept someone for being an ass if they were honest, I may not agree with them but I could accept them.
This is what interests me about our political system. Are we really voting for the person presented to us, or the PR version? What we are really voting for is the best PR manager. That is why the DEMS and REPS aren't really that different, because the PR managers for these people will not let them get to far from center in fear of alienating someone and losing votes.
See, I could accept someone for being an ass if they were honest, I may not agree with them but I could accept them.
This is what interests me about our political system. Are we really voting for the person presented to us, or the PR version? What we are really voting for is the best PR manager. That is why the DEMS and REPS aren't really that different, because the PR managers for these people will not let them get to far from center in fear of alienating someone and losing votes.
i don't mind a prepared speech if it can be delivered smoothly and with confidence. it is during a Q&A time that they get twisted up
Part of public relations is keeping the media from manipulating you as well. Knowing which questions they'll spin out of context, and which box they're going to fit you into at the end of the day: hero, martyr, victim, idiot...
Most press conferences are a waste of time, I agree. I also don't see any point to having two pr people on the news to present their sides of an issue, when it's not followed up by any kind of analysis by the reporters. I want objective information, not just the party line. I want to know how accurate is what the pr people are saying.
And that is what's missing from most newscasts these days.
That's fascinating, Misha...Ok, now this guy definitely could have used some public relations training. The Chicago fire commissioner is accused of sexual harassment and this was his response:
"I have never sexually harassed any woman or man in my life. I do not proposition women. I don't have to. Women usually proposition me. God has blessed me like that," Brooks said."
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall...
I assume 99% of the people involved in press conferences, interviews, etc. have been coached in how to respond by someone involved in public relations. In turn, I don't perceive 99% of what people have to say in these situations to be an authentic response. I guess there's nothing wrong with being prepared, but public relations are so manipulative that time and time again I assume the responses are so rehearsed and modified for effect that I've grown cynical about authenticity.
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