COMMUNICATION TIPS

Max Miller’s Disastrous Interview

This week, Congressman Max Miller of Ohio appeared on CNN to address allegations that he abused his ex-wife and their two-year-old daughter. Miller maintains that he is innocent. However, the way he handled himself during the interview — along with statements he’s made in previous videos — led many viewers to question whether his responses […]

Pleading the Fifth

This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci made headlines by pleading the Fifth to every question during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing. While that may have been the safest legal strategy for the man who became the face of the government’s COVID-19 response, the court of public opinion may see it differently. Most of us will […]

The Writer’s Paradox: Great on Paper, Rough on Camera

At DMG, we work with many clients who are exceptional writers. Whether they produce white papers, op-eds, articles, or policy briefs, most eventually need to communicate those same ideas on a stage or on camera. For many, that’s where the challenge begins. It’s frustrating to know exactly how to express your thoughts on paper, only […]

Lock In

A video of KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff went viral this week after a very large bug landed on her—and proceeded to crawl across her—during a live shot. While DMG doesn’t specifically train people for surprise insect encounters (and we’d prefer to keep it that way!), we do prepare clients for the bright lights, high pressure, and unexpected […]

Fly Away with Me

Jet-setting? Sign me up. Flyaways? Make them stop. Summer is the worst season for flyaways thanks to the dreaded humidity. And when you’re under studio lights with backlighting, those little wisps become even more noticeable. A few stray hairs may seem insignificant in person, but on camera, they can be surprisingly distracting. The good news? […]

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