Be a media pro: Tip No. 11 of 17

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Tip 11: Stay Away From Jargon

Most interviewers and audience members are not experts in your field, so avoid technical language whenever possible.  Your answers should be simple enough for the average person to understand.  If you have to use special terminology, explain it as you go along.

Example

A doctor talking about a device that helps breathing might rephrase the medical term “allergic rhinitis” to simply “allergies.”

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About the author: Lonny pioneered the concept of our nationally trademarked Pay Per Interview Publicity business model which allows clients to purchase publicity by the story rather than pay hourly with no guarantee of coverage. His business foresight is evident in many ways including quickly reserving portal web addresses such as publicity, media relations, and checkerboard, and advising clients to do the same. Lonny has written two books: Media Hypnosis: Unleashing the most powerful sales tool on earth, published in 2002 and Reach & Teach Product Promotion: Teaching Consumers to BUY in 2007. In his spare time, Lonny teaches marketing as an adjunct faculty member at Dakota Technical College.