Objects in the background can seem much closer to the subject on camera than they do in real life. The camera’s visual compression is what creates misleading images—like last month’s photo of Qatar’s prime minister that made it look as though he was wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood, or yesterday’s shot of Donald Trump, where […]
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“How do I get rid of nerves?” This is the most common question we get from clients at District Media Group. If there were a magic pill that instantly removed the dreaded fear of the stage or the camera, we’d probably be on the Forbes list. Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix—you can’t drink your nerves away or […]
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Have you ever thought, “I know this topic inside and out—I don’t need to prepare”? It’s true—you may be deeply versed in your subject matter. But the more you know, the easier it is to get lost in details that an audience can’t easily absorb. Or maybe you’re the opposite: a perfectionist who overprepares. You spend […]
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This week, President Trump had a back-and-forth with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. Unhappy with the direction of her questions, he got personal, saying, “You are the worst reporter,” and “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile on your face.” Trump is no stranger to insults. Whether it’s assigning nicknames to political opponents (Pocahontas, Little Marco), attacking reporters (telling former […]
In confirmation hearings and high-profile committee hearings, “yes or no” questions aren’t about clarity—they’re about control. And they’re almost always a trap. When you comply, you hand the questioner three strategic wins: You lose nuance. Complex issues get flattened, and you’re boxed into an answer that doesn’t reflect reality. You invite rapid-fire follow-ups. Short answers allow the […]
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Camera Angles Can Be Brutal
Objects in the background can seem much closer to the subject on camera than they do in real life. The camera’s visual compression is what creates misleading images—like last month’s photo of Qatar’s prime minister that made it look as though he was wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood, or yesterday’s shot of Donald Trump, where […]
How to Get Rid of Nerves
“How do I get rid of nerves?” This is the most common question we get from clients at District Media Group. If there were a magic pill that instantly removed the dreaded fear of the stage or the camera, we’d probably be on the Forbes list. Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix—you can’t drink your nerves away or […]
Prepping for Interviews
Have you ever thought, “I know this topic inside and out—I don’t need to prepare”? It’s true—you may be deeply versed in your subject matter. But the more you know, the easier it is to get lost in details that an audience can’t easily absorb. Or maybe you’re the opposite: a perfectionist who overprepares. You spend […]
Do Insults Work?
This week, President Trump had a back-and-forth with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. Unhappy with the direction of her questions, he got personal, saying, “You are the worst reporter,” and “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile on your face.” Trump is no stranger to insults. Whether it’s assigning nicknames to political opponents (Pocahontas, Little Marco), attacking reporters (telling former […]
“Yes or No” Is Always a Trap
In confirmation hearings and high-profile committee hearings, “yes or no” questions aren’t about clarity—they’re about control. And they’re almost always a trap. When you comply, you hand the questioner three strategic wins: You lose nuance. Complex issues get flattened, and you’re boxed into an answer that doesn’t reflect reality. You invite rapid-fire follow-ups. Short answers allow the […]