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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In the words of moms everywhere: “Sit up straight!” It’s good advice for life, and it’s especially important in media interviews. Poor posture can make you appear disinterested, disengaged, or insecure—none of which helps when you’re trying to connect with an audience. Posture becomes even more noticeable on camera. When you’re framed by four straight lines, […]
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At DMG we often hear: “some people are just naturals on camera.” While it’s true that some people have a greater aptitude for it than others, everyone who excels on camera has been trained. That training may have come through a journalism degree, years of trial and error, or by hiring DMG to help them […]
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You’re on the road, sitting in a hotel room, and it’s time for an interview or high-level meeting. The problem? When you use the desk, the bed is often prominently displayed behind you. And for obvious reasons, you never want a bed in the background. So what do you do? Use the ironing board. Here’s […]
The goal of an interview is to get your message across while connecting with your audience through both your vocals and your visuals. Some media trainers will tell you that all you need to do is smile to get buy-in from the audience. Besides the fact that few of us naturally smile while speaking, forcing […]
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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? […]
Listen to Your Mother
In the words of moms everywhere: “Sit up straight!” It’s good advice for life, and it’s especially important in media interviews. Poor posture can make you appear disinterested, disengaged, or insecure—none of which helps when you’re trying to connect with an audience. Posture becomes even more noticeable on camera. When you’re framed by four straight lines, […]
Look at Me When I’m Talking to You!
At DMG we often hear: “some people are just naturals on camera.” While it’s true that some people have a greater aptitude for it than others, everyone who excels on camera has been trained. That training may have come through a journalism degree, years of trial and error, or by hiring DMG to help them […]
The Ultimate Travel Hack
You’re on the road, sitting in a hotel room, and it’s time for an interview or high-level meeting. The problem? When you use the desk, the bed is often prominently displayed behind you. And for obvious reasons, you never want a bed in the background. So what do you do? Use the ironing board. Here’s […]
Yell at Me
The goal of an interview is to get your message across while connecting with your audience through both your vocals and your visuals. Some media trainers will tell you that all you need to do is smile to get buy-in from the audience. Besides the fact that few of us naturally smile while speaking, forcing […]