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Survivor spokesperson best practices for traditional media relations

Survivor spokesperson best practices for traditional media relations

The Brave Movement recognises the inherent risks survivor spokespeople assume when agreeing to speak or interview with traditional media relations personnel e.g. journalists of newspapers, broadcast channels and established online news websites (blogs and social media should concern separate guidelines).

While traditional news media coverage can have a powerful impact in terms of establishing reputation credibility and exponentially advancing advocacy initiatives, it poses unique challenges and liabilities.

Survivor spokesperson best practices for traditional media relations

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