Is it ok to ignore a journalist?
From Media Training Podcast by Steve Blears
December 12, 2025 · 7 min
About this episode
Steve Blears discusses the circumstances under which it is acceptable to ignore a journalist's question.
Media Training Podcast - Is it ok to ignore a journalist? In this episode, former journalist Steve Blears explains why there are times when ignoring a reporter’s question isn’t evasive; it’s necessary. Journalists have no legal power to make you answer anything and Steve breaks down the situations where staying silent protects you, your organisation and the story you actually want to tell.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Blears
Topics covered
- media training
- journalism
- communication
- public relations
- crisis management
Keywords
- ignore journalist
- media training
- reporter questions
- communication strategy
- public relations
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