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District Media Group District Media Group (DMG) will help you develop the skills and confidence necessary to interview wi

DMG is a company solely dedicated to helping you develop and refine media interview skills. Our team has over a decade of experience training members of Congress, policy analysts, academics, political commentators and organization leaders to interview on some of the most complex and pressing issues facing our nation and the world. We excel at breaking down complicated and divisive matters debated

in the national spotlight to ensure that you receive expert assistance in crafting messages in ways that persuade rather than polarize.

While DMG is pro-rally, there is a right way and a wrong way to excite a crowd. In this week's newsletter, we shared a f...
06/25/2024

While DMG is pro-rally, there is a right way and a wrong way to excite a crowd. In this week's newsletter, we shared a few do’s and don’ts to consider the next time you find yourself standing in Rep. Bowman’s shoes:

Up until this past weekend, the biggest headline U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman could claim had to do with his fire alarm stunt. But on Saturday, at a rally with AOC in the Bronx, he gave us something new to talk about. Bowman dropped multiple f-bombs, he yelled, he danced, he slammed a stool, and h...

Even with all the prep in the world, sometimes unforeseen things happen in a live interview. For example, what do you do...
06/06/2024

Even with all the prep in the world, sometimes unforeseen things happen in a live interview. For example, what do you do when a bird lands on your head...?? We tackled that question this week in our newsletter!

Interviews feel like, and often are, high-stakes situations. You’re not certain what questions you’ll be asked; you worry you’ll stumble or not know how to respond (or worse, say something that ends your career); you hope your hair and wardrobe look polished; and, fingers crossed, your WIFI st...

New year, new studio! 2024 is the perfect time to finally set up that home studio you’ve had on your to-do list. To help...
01/10/2024

New year, new studio! 2024 is the perfect time to finally set up that home studio you’ve had on your to-do list. To help out, we've compiled the top three equipment recommendations we regularly send to clients.

Happy New Year! 2024 is the perfect time to finally set up that home studio you’ve had on your to-do list. To help you do so, here are the top three equipment recommendations we regularly send to clients. This small investment makes a big difference to how you look and sound. #1 — Lights Make su...

08/23/2023
08/19/2022

Had the honor of giving communications tips to 1,000 young liberty warriors at the Revolution 2022 conference. Be encouraged—YAL is doing great work with the next generation!

Raise your hand 🙋‍♀️ if you ever want to be on TV...Then this week's newsletter is for you! We list the four most import...
06/16/2022

Raise your hand 🙋‍♀️ if you ever want to be on TV...

Then this week's newsletter is for you! We list the four most important steps to make your TV dreams a reality.

#1 — Know Your Goal Whether your goal is to sell a product or become a talking head on cable news, you need to clearly identify what it is and have a plan to achieve it. Your goal needs to become your TV identity. #2 — Biography + Headshots Every professional should have a polished …

This week, we watched as Karine Jean-Pierre replaced Jen Psaki. And while there was a lot to critique about her answers ...
05/20/2022

This week, we watched as Karine Jean-Pierre replaced Jen Psaki. And while there was a lot to critique about her answers to tough questions, her body language also deserves a conversation.

Here's some advice on how to appear confident under pressure...

The passing of the torch from the outgoing White House press secretary to the incoming White House press secretary is a monumental thing. Though it’s an honor to hold the job title for any amount of time, it’s also a very tough job as the world watches and waits for and grades your performance. ...

We're looking to add an account associate to our team! If you or someone you know is interested, check out the post for ...
02/11/2021

We're looking to add an account associate to our team! If you or someone you know is interested, check out the post for details on how to apply.

District Media Group (DMG) seeks: an articulate, creative, personable, media-savvy, news ju**ie for the position of account associate. A successful account associate is able to: work independently, manage time wisely, and communicate effectively with the DMG team. Account associate duties include: M...

In recent days, we’ve watched protestors armed with cameras ask local politicians, cops, and Members of Congress if they...
06/09/2020

In recent days, we’ve watched protestors armed with cameras ask local politicians, cops, and Members of Congress if they’ll kneel in solidarity. But what if you’re asked to kneel and don’t plan to? Here’s how we suggest you respond so the conversation remains productive.

For the past two weeks, we’ve watched speech mobs dominate the protests and coerce politicians, cops, and Members of Congress into binary discussions to no productive end. As president of District Media Group Beverly Hallberg explained in her latest article: “They demand you condemn issue X and ...

05/13/2020

This is a Zoom Webinar. Camera recommend but not required.You don't get much lead time before an interview, so take advantage of the time you have...

In February, the House of Representatives voted to reconsider the Equal Rights Amendment. And just this week, FX is set ...
04/15/2020

In February, the House of Representatives voted to reconsider the Equal Rights Amendment. And just this week, FX is set to launch a mini-series detailing conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly’s fight against the same in the 1970s. For these reasons, it’s a timely issue to message.

But it’s also a tricky issue to message because arguments in favor of the ERA are highly politicized and emotionally-charged.

Check out this week’s post where we explain how to talk about it.

In February, the House of Representatives voted to reconsider the Equal Rights Amendment. And just this week, FX is set to launch a mini-series detailing conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly’s fight against the same in the 1970s. For these reasons, it’s a timely issue to message. But it’s al...

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