Written interviews: 4 ways NOT to use AI and 4 ways it can help

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Written interviews: 4 ways NOT to use AI and 4 ways it can help

When experts use AI to give them a soundbite or key message, they weaken own voices. Here are four of the most critical ways you lose ground when you use AI to answer interview questions.

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Five questions you can ask for a five-star media interview

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Five questions you can ask for a five-star media interview

Most times, when we prep for an interview, we focus on the answers we’ll give to the questions we’re expecting to be asked. But a truly strong interview starts one step earlier, with questions you can put to your interviewer to ensure clarity on the story, the audience, and the job you’ve been invited to … Read more

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Gen AI Can’t Replace your Voice as a Media Expert, but it Can Help

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Gen AI Can’t Replace your Voice as a Media Expert, but it Can Help

This article is based on a media training session that the Nigerian Newspaper Prime Progress conducted, together with QW+, for new QW+ experts from Nigeria. You can access a link to the entire training here. Anybody who uses generative AI in their daily life might feel the temptation to turn to Large Language Learning Models … Read more

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Five Things No One Tells You Before a TV Interview

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Five Things No One Tells You Before a TV Interview

At QW+, we have seen how powerful it is when feminist experts take up media space. We’re always especially amped when our experts appear on TV. But we get it: being invited for a television interview, while exciting, can be absolutely nerve-wracking. It is a moment where your voice can reach out to millions. Done … Read more

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Sound Warm, Practise Often, Start Strong: Insider Media Training Tips

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Sound Warm, Practise Often, Start Strong: Insider Media Training Tips

Q: What do Pratley Putty, Pinotage and the Prepaid Mobile have in common with South Africa’s First Thursdays?A: They’re all South African inventions that went global. Quote This Woman+ has started its own First Thursdays programmes with a series of online webinars at 3 pm SAST on the first Thursday of each month, where you, … Read more

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Blog Article: Preparing for a Radio Interview

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Blog Article: Preparing for a Radio Interview

Being asked to be interviewed on any media platform, be it radio or live TV, can elicit feelings of excitement or nervousness (or even both), especially when it’s your first time on air. Whatever the case, showing up prepared is one way to make sure you don’t fumble the opportunity.  One question that you or … Read more

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How to Prepare for a Broadcast Interview: A Guide for Women+ Voices

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How to Prepare for a Broadcast Interview: A Guide for Women+ Voices

So, you’re on the Quote This Woman+ database and have just been contacted by a radio producer or TV journalist for an interview. Congratulations! Your expertise is about to reach a wider audience. As an intersectional feminist organisation, we know the importance of diverse voices in media. To help you prepare, here’s a comprehensive guide … Read more

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