Most public relations professionals describe interviews as sparring matches with reporters and try to avoid them because there is no way to plan ahead for them.

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While interviews with reporters can be unpredictable, most public relations professionals do not try to avoid them and instead work to prepare for them ahead of time, anticipating potential questions and crafting key messages to share. Describing interviews as "sparring matches" suggests a combative stance that is not typically encouraged in media relations.

Most Public Relations Professionals Describe Interviews as Sparring Matches with Reporters