In today’s increasingly transparent society and almost instantaneous electronic delivery of information, dealing with the media is more challenging than ever. But dealing with the media does not need to be an adversarial relationship. The key is understanding and respecting the job that reporters, business writers and news commentators must do and, on your end, providing information truthfully, succinctly and on a timely basis.

Avoidance tactics can be problematic and could potentially create an atmosphere of mistrust, mismanagement and even anger. Well cultivated media relations, on the other hand, including timely and well written releases in the spirit of cooperation will not only enhance your company and/or personal reputation but also give you a benefit-of-the-doubt situational edge with media representatives and even serve as a valuable and free marketing tool for your business or enterprise.

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Michigan Bankers Association