{"id":1491,"date":"2022-05-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2022-05-02T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T13:00:00","slug":"50-when-media-calls-part-2-handling-difficult-situations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/2022\/05\/02\/50-when-media-calls-part-2-handling-difficult-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"50. When Media Calls, Part 2: Handling Difficult Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1495\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/reporter-852096_1920.jpg\" style=\"object-position:59% 30%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"59% 30%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide episode is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Episode 50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2022-05-02T09:00:00+00:00\">05|02|2022<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(35.2px, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.25), 64px);\">When Media Calls, Part 2: Handling Difficult Situations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center series has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">VETERINARY MEDICINE &amp; THE MEDIA SERIES <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/vet-med-and-the-media\/\" title=\"Veterinary Medicine &amp; the Media Series\">See All Episodes <strong>\u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veterinary professionals are, on the whole, an introverted bunch\u2014so when it comes to talking to the media, many would rather express anal glands or tell an owner their beloved Princess Sophia is obese than be interviewed for the news. But with the population of pet owners growing larger every day, and the volume of unreliable sources increasing exponentially, it is more important than ever to ensure the public is getting accurate information from the actual experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the second installment in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/vet-med-and-the-media\/\" title=\"Veterinary Medicine &amp; the Media Series\">Veterinary Medicine &amp; the Media series<\/a>, Mia and Krysten are joined once again by the dynamic Dr. Courtney Campbell, whose experience with the media is extensive: For starters, he\u2019s a regular guest on\u00a0<em>The Doctors<\/em>, was a co-host of Nat Geo\u2019s\u00a0<em>Pet Talk<\/em>\u00a0for two seasons, and is the recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Journalism and Contributions to the Pet Industry Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, Dr. Courtney offers advice for how to overcome pre-interview jitters, what to do\u2014and <em>not<\/em> do\u2014when accepting a media invitation, and how to handle questions that are outside the scope of discussion. We also talk about what to do when confronted with a controversial issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the second segment, find out about two upcoming OVMA member opportunities: Legislative Day and the Power of 10 leadership development program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e1eece;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h1 class=\"sidebar wp-block-heading\">Listen Now!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/fully-vetted\/embed\/episodes\/50--When-Media-Calls--Part-II-Handling-Difficult-Questions-e1hrg7b\" height=\"102px\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"sidebar wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/48-when-media-calls-part-1-confident-communication-is-key\/\" title=\"48. When Media Calls, Part 1: Confident Communication is Key\">Episode 48. When Media Calls, Part 1: Confident Communication is Key<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/veterinarians\/grassroots\/legday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OVMA Legislative Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/veterinarians\/grassroots\/vpac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to V-PAC<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/veterinarians\/membership\/powerof10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OVMA Power of 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"sidebar wp-block-heading\">Connect with Dr. Courtney<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drcourtneydvm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Website\">Website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drcourtneydvm.com\/contact-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Email\">Email<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DrCourtneyDVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Facebook\">Facebook<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drcourtneydvm?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Twitter\">Twitter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drcourtneydvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"LinkedIn\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drcourtneydvm\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Instagram\">Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mt-0 wp-block-heading\">Episode Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-team-member-block-team-member-block\"><div class=\"eb-team-member-57pcsvi eb-team-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-team-inner\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Speaker-CampbellCourtney.jpg\" alt=\"member\"\/><\/div><div class=\"contents\"><div class=\"texts\"><h3 class=\"name\">Courtney Campbell<\/h3><h4 class=\"job_title\">DVM, DACVS-SA<\/h4><p class=\"description\">A 2005 graduate of Tuskegee University, Dr. Courtney Campbell is a veterinary surgeon, media personality, and chief creative officer of Vet Candy. In 2020, he became the first Black veterinarian to receive the Excellence in Journalism and Contributions to the Pet Industry Award.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/guests#Campbell\" title=\"Learn More \u00bb\">Learn More \u00bb<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-team-member-block-team-member-block\"><div class=\"eb-team-member-eo3yul7 eb-team-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-team-inner\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GuastellaMichael.jpg\" alt=\"member\"\/><\/div><div class=\"contents\"><div class=\"texts\"><h3 class=\"name\">Michael Guastella<\/h3><h4 class=\"job_title\"><\/h4><p class=\"description\">Michael Guastella is the government relations counsel for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. He handles the OVMA&#8217;s legislative and advocacy efforts.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/guests#Guastella\">Learn More \u00bb<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-team-member-block-team-member-block\"><div class=\"eb-team-member-08z80tk eb-team-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-team-inner\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fullyvettedpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BlueRiverPetCare-2021.jpg\" alt=\"member\"\/><\/div><div class=\"contents\"><div class=\"texts\"><h3 class=\"name\"><\/h3><h4 class=\"job_title\">Special thanks to Blue River Pet Care for supporting the podcast!<\/h4><p class=\"description\">Blue River PetCare is a growing community of 160+ veterinary practices. Their dedicated professionals work together to better the lives of the patients they treat and those who love pets. Blue River PetCare proudly offers opportunities for veterinarians at every stage of their career. They provide competitive compensation, ongoing development programs, and complete autonomy over patient care and protocols. Whether you&#8217;re interested in practicing medicine in a major city or small town, Blue River PetCare\u2019s locations across Ohio are guaranteed to have a career opportunity that&#8217;s right for you. Find out more by visiting\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/blueriverpetcare.com\/careers\">blueriverpetcare.com\/careers<\/a>\u00a0or by contacting <a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:careers@brplp.com\">careers@brplp.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"socials\"><li><a class=\"hvr-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/blueriverpetcare.com\/careers\"><i class=\"hvr-icon social-icon fas fa-globe\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"hvr-grow\" href=\"mailto:careers@brplp.com\"><i class=\"hvr-icon social-icon fas fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"hvr-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blueriverpetcare\/\"><i class=\"hvr-icon social-icon fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"hvr-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/blue-river-petcare\/\"><i class=\"hvr-icon social-icon fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"hvr-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blueriverpetcare\/\"><i class=\"hvr-icon social-icon fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"credit wp-block-paragraph\">Cover photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/neva79-1112838\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Neven Divkovic on Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Media interviews are a snap when you know what to expect, but how do you handle difficult questions\u2014and keep your anxiety in check?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1495,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[25,100,116,205,222,225,239,244,245,278,292,293,333],"class_list":["post-1491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-episodes","category-veterinary-medicine-the-media","tag-advocacy","tag-courtney-campbell","tag-dei","tag-journalism","tag-leadership-development","tag-legislative-day","tag-media","tag-member-programs","tag-membership","tag-ovma","tag-power-of-10","tag-practice-management","tag-staff-development"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1491\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohiovma.org\/podcast\/episodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}