Comments on: When is ‘off the record’ really off the record? http://www.badlanguage.net/when-is-off-the-record-really-off-the-record How to communicate Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:09:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: A Few Good Links : ..:.:.. Todd And = Marketing + Media ..:.:.. http://www.badlanguage.net/when-is-off-the-record-really-off-the-record#comment-377276 A Few Good Links : ..:.:.. Todd And = Marketing + Media ..:.:.. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:37:36 +0000 http://www.badlanguage.net/?p=256#comment-377276 [...] When Is ‘Off The Record’ Really Off The Record? (Bad Language) - Matthew has some good ‘off the record’ pointers from the journalist side of the interview. In my media training I usually say “there is no such thing as off the record” - especially if the client is known for overusing the phrase or we’re working with an unknown journalist. [...] [...] When Is ‘Off The Record’ Really Off The Record? (Bad Language) - Matthew has some good ‘off the record’ pointers from the journalist side of the interview. In my media training I usually say “there is no such thing as off the record” - especially if the client is known for overusing the phrase or we’re working with an unknown journalist. [...]

]]> By: Strive Notes » August 25th: This week’s top 5 http://www.badlanguage.net/when-is-off-the-record-really-off-the-record#comment-1431 Strive Notes » August 25th: This week’s top 5 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:37:20 +0000 http://www.badlanguage.net/?p=256#comment-1431 [...] 4. Mattew Stibbe discusses when to “go off the record“.  I learned first year at college that the answer is never.  I’ve always stuck to that rule.  It solves a lot of problems before they start. [...] [...] 4. Mattew Stibbe discusses when to “go off the record“.  I learned first year at college that the answer is never.  I’ve always stuck to that rule.  It solves a lot of problems before they start. [...]

]]> By: Todd And - The Power to Connect http://www.badlanguage.net/when-is-off-the-record-really-off-the-record#comment-1353 Todd And - The Power to Connect Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:50:53 +0000 http://www.badlanguage.net/?p=256#comment-1353 [...] When Is ‘Off The Record’ Really Off The Record? (Bad Language) - Matthew has some good ‘off the record’ pointers from the journalist side of the interview.  In my media training I say “there is no such thing as off the record.”  It’s still a common tactic and a relatively safe one if you know and trust the reporter.  Personally, I see it as a win-win proposition because the interviewee is recognized as resourceful and open (which is great for future opportunities), and the reporter gets the scoop, which can still be used in the story with some creative attributions. [...] [...] When Is ‘Off The Record’ Really Off The Record? (Bad Language) - Matthew has some good ‘off the record’ pointers from the journalist side of the interview.  In my media training I say “there is no such thing as off the record.”  It’s still a common tactic and a relatively safe one if you know and trust the reporter.  Personally, I see it as a win-win proposition because the interviewee is recognized as resourceful and open (which is great for future opportunities), and the reporter gets the scoop, which can still be used in the story with some creative attributions. [...]

]]> By: Robert http://www.badlanguage.net/when-is-off-the-record-really-off-the-record#comment-1333 Robert Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:38:42 +0000 http://www.badlanguage.net/?p=256#comment-1333 Matthew, Great post! Many thanks for explaining how and what the term, 'off the record' is, what it implies and can or cannot do for the interviewee. In essence, what I have learned from you is if you have things you do not want known - do not do the interview because, as you say, you cannot undo/delete the words from the journalists memory. Please note that despite what the cartoon depicts, I do regard the journalist profession in high regard. But for a few scurrilous individuals, all journalists get painted unfairly with the same brush. I shall make amends in my new , ' you must ooze' series of cartoons. Kind egards Robert Matthew,

Great post! Many thanks for explaining how and what the term, ‘off the record’ is, what it implies and can or cannot do for the interviewee.

In essence, what I have learned from you is if you have things you do not want known - do not do the interview because, as you say, you cannot undo/delete the words from the journalists memory.

Please note that despite what the cartoon depicts, I do regard the journalist profession in high regard. But for a few scurrilous individuals, all journalists get painted unfairly with the same brush.

I shall make amends in my new , ‘ you must ooze’ series of cartoons.

Kind egards

Robert

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