A press conference in sport is one of the interesting
What are they?
Sport properties use press conferences to convey news and to give the media an opportunity to ask questions about it. For instance, when there’s a newsworthy event, an organizational spokesperson(s) conducts a “mass interview” with local, national and international media personnel.
Structure
Firstly, the spokesperson provides a brief statement to the media.
Secondly, reporters usually have the opportunity to ask questions.
Finally, some press conferences give the media a chance to take photos.
Typical scenarios
Sport organizations call a press conference for the following events:
- Pre- and post-game
- Leadership changes
- Roster changes
- New facilities
- Organizational changes
- Crisis communication
Nonetheless, there are other situations where press conferences are used.
Checklist for a successful press conference in sport
The following checklist will enable you to have a successful press conference as a sports personality or organization. Whether it is your first time or not, carefully following the checklists outlined here will guarantee you a pleasant first-time press conference in sport.
Timing in Press Conference
Timing is a huge factor when organizing a press conference. The following tips should help you create a better timing for your press conference.
- The event should be held in the morning hours of a workday to enable reporters to meet deadlines.
- Start the press conference on time, avoid keeping journalists waiting
- Make sure that the press conference isn’t competing with other important news events like elections, government statements, and other bigger sporting press conferences.
- It is alternatively better to wait until the event to release information, other than before the event. This will help create an element of suspense.
Location and Setup
- A central known location should fit the description; as it would be convenient for journalists and would suit the event.
- Prepare a sign-in material for journalists to use and identify themselves
- You ought to reserve a space at the back that would serve as a platform for television cameras.
There are other checklists regarding press conference in sport, so you can what is already done and what is left to be done before organizing a sporting press conference.
Summary
In summary, sports properties use press conferences to entertain questions from diverse media outlets, all at once.
It is also a good way
Above all, the purpose is to connect with the media. However, when not planned or conducted properly, the consequences can be harmful to a
YOU make the call…
Share links to press conferences used by your favourite sport organization as a comment. In addition, respond to those posted by others, answering if you think it was effective.
The Blue Jays press conference from last November of General Manager Ross Atkins announcing a change in leadership , that the Blue Jays would be introducing Charlie Montoya as John Gibbons replacement as the teams manager.
Montoya has a seasoned managing career with over 2,400 games managed over 18 Seasons at every level of minors and the MLB with the Tampa Bay Devil Ray’s.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-introduce-manager-montoyo-1.4882250
Yes this conference meet the criteria of TIP CUP. because blue jays did this conference to announce that they change the general manager of the team amd they replace john gibbon with Charlie Montoya.
Very good example of an organization getting important news out as quickly as possible!
1- Dhoni did this press conference to tell the team that don’t switch the captaincy too often it put bad effect on team.
2 – https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/split-captaincy-does-not-work-in-india-says-
mahendra-singh-dhoni-1335321.html
– it gives them a idea that one person has to do captancy and he also said that the wicket keeper support the captain as wise captain so that helps to make decisions.
https://tipofthetower.com/2018/09/13/toronto-maple-leafs-mike-babcock-names-assistant-captains-season/
This is the press conference before the beginning of the 18-19 nhl season as the management/staff address the captaincy situation at the Toronto Maple Leafs and their selections for alternative captains. Kyle Dubas and Mike Babcock speak to the press.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o3_Zqxqj5U
A. Post game interviews is the reflection of the performance that happened during the game
B. This is the post game press conference with Mike Babcock after their 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. They were in a 4 games losing streak.
This press conference very much so follows the “tipcup” frame as it demonstrates many of the different components such as timeliness. The press conference was of course relevant and addressed the game, reactions and feedback of the head coach toward his team and what he feels moving forward.
This press conference does meet the criteria of TIPCUP. It was timely in the sense that it occurred directly after the game and it delivered all information needed following the win, including questions from reporters and answers from the head coach.
was there an extra hype at the post-game interview, because of the 4 games losing streak since you picked this one or does it just shows a regular post-game press conference?
This was timely impactful post game interview where Babcock highlighted key aspects of his players games that caused them GRT the edge over Buffalo.
Babcock said it’s a good a feeling to come out of a losing streak like this and that the team needs to build off that win to bounce back in their day to day performance.
This press conference meets the “tipcup” criteria. It was done post game and addressed all the important information of the game
This press conference addressed the game and offered the press an oppoutunity to talk about it and ask questions. The coach was able to display how he felt and answer questions. it follows the “tipcup” frame.
A sport organization will usually hold a press conference when there is an important organizational change within the club such as the appointment of a new GM, coach, etc. One example in which a sport organization decided to hold a press conference to announce a major organizational change was March 11, 2019 in which Spanish soccer club Real Madrid unveiled their new coach Zinedine Zidane. Zidane and President Florentino Perez took this time to answer questions and explain their reasoning to the press. This press conference was of particular nature because this is Zidane’s second stint as Real Madrid manager… Read more »
Yes this press conference met the criteria of TIPCUP as it was done and held in an organized manner. To elaborate, the President of the club informed the media the day before that a press conference would be held at a certain time to ensure the attendance of multiple journalists. This press conference was newsworthy because of the big announcement being made ultimately effecting one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world.
This post does meet the criteria of TIPCUP as the impact of this press release is huge for the team. The impact this has on the team will change a lot of things as they have a new person in charge of their team leadership. This a very unusual as over the past 10 years Real Madrid hardly changed their coaches.
Yes this press conference met the criteria of TIPCUP. It was timely because fans were awaiting the announcement of the new manager. It had a huge impact on the team and the fans as he will be the manager for the foreseeable future. He is a very well known player and manager in the football world. It solves a controversy of the open manager position. Unusual because he has been the manager of the team before and the local team is obviously connected to the local community.
A. Crisis Communication: To inform the mass media of any crisis within the organization. Usually will give the player or organization an opportunity to give their side of the story, or answer questions about the crisis that the media may have.
B. https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/maple-leafs-morgan-rielly-did-not-use-homophobic-slur-nhl/wcm/5fa68ee8-773d-45f6-9944-fd012589135e
Morgan Rielly was accused of uttering a slur at an official after a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The organization held a press conference the following day with GM Kyle Dubas and Rielly following an internal investigation. The two each answer questions about the incident and provide their version of the events.
This met the criteria of TIPCUP because it was proximal, it was timely and it had a little conflict in it. The fact it was in Toronto, it had just happened, and it was a hateful comment made this fit the criteria
Yes! Timing was very important to address this issue. It has a big impact for the Leafs organization. He’s the biggest defensive player of the team. It’s a very controversial issue and he could’ve been suspended for the rest of the season. Its the biggest hockey team in Toronto and communicates to most of the community
Yes I believe that the press conference satisfies the TIPCUP criteria. It was timely, the social media frenzy that lead to the investigation was the night before the conference, it was also before the investigation was complete by the NHL and a ruling was made. It had impact / prominence / Conflict because the story is important to the audience because Rielly is the Maple Leafs best defenseman and would be facing a suspension he were found to have actually used the slur. Unfortunately, the topic of a slur is not too unusual. Being an athlete for a Toronto team,… Read more »
To me this press conference does meet the criteria of TIPCUP. It was very critical of the serious issue of homophobia in sports and addresses the player (Morgan Rielly) who was involved in the incident. The Maple Leafs did a great job in taking a issue of conflict at hand very seriously.
I think this meets the criteria of TIPCUP as the Leafs ensure to host this press conference in a timely manner, the press conference is good at dealing with a conflict that arose. It was a very controversial topic that the Toronto Maple Leafs handled well.
This met the criteria of TIPCUP because it occurred quickly after the incident and if not dealt with there would be a major impact among the fans and players.
A. New facilities – Many major sport organizations will often hold a press conference when announcing they will be changing facilities or venues as a change in a venue is a major for everyone involved in the sport organizations from players, coaches, other staff and fans. B. In 2019 the ATP announced that Miami Masters 1000 tournament will be changing venues from their old facility in Key Biscayne to the Hard Rock Stadium. The announcement was made earlier in 2018 VIA a press conference with Serena Williams and 3 other partners involved in the tournament and Hard Rock Stadium, showing… Read more »
Changes in leadership press conferences are a style used when there is a change in leadership. They are convenient because they can address the change to the mass public and also take questions in a relatively quick manner. An example of this is when the Phoenix Suns moved on from Earl Watson hired Igor Kokoskov. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DMWsMzXr00Y In this press conference Kokoskov addressed the city of Phoenix and the fans, saying this “could be a special moment” in 2-3 years from now. He also mentions “we have to play basketball, not talk it”, showing off his personality to the fans early… Read more »
The typical use of a press conference is for a player, team, organization, etc. to give information to the public on recent news concerning them. Crisis communications is important to deliver the news, how the problem is going to be dealt with, along with what actions are going to be taken. In September of 2016, the Miami Marlins held a press conference to address the sudden death of young starting pitcher Jose Fernandez. The element of shock from this news turned into anger from some people in the baseball world due to the nature of his death (driving a boat… Read more »
Teams like the Atlanta Falcons often call press conferences for the purpose of announcing a new facility.
Press conference video: https://youtu.be/c-6lfaSzQEg
This particular press conference‘s purpose was to show off the new stadium design for their new football field. It was also held to announce the stadiums new naming rights going forward. The Falcons announced that the car company Mercedes Benz would hold he honour for naming rights to the stadium for the next 10 years.
This was definitely an important time to announce a press conference because of the magnitude of the news. I do agree that this news effects multiple parties such as fans and players which is another reason why this press conference was newsworthy. The Falcons did well to address the multitude of questions asked by journalists, clearing everything up and informing the mass media of their venue change.
A) a reflection of the interview – as the coach is breaking down an analysis of what was occuring within the game itself!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVVuQFysl4
B) in the video he explains about what was going on and how close it can be at times. And to always work hard and make sure to always be on the ball , as if your opponents work harder then will prevail!
Crisis Communication is when a league or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation. A good example could be when the public found out that the 76’ers General Manager has used several Twitter accounts to release sensitive information. The reason a press conference is being held is that 76’ers GM Bryan Colangelo is being linked to anonymous Twitter accounts that trashed his own players, leaked sensitive information and defended Colangelo throughout his tenure in Philadelphia. Twitter accounts “made” by his wife.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRpKLPwSnkc&t=44s
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778510-76ers-bryan-colangelo-issues-statement-on-twitter-burner-account-allegations
https://youtu.be/TV0bq_9w1WU
Organizations often hold press conferences to announce roster changes. One example of a roster changes was in February when Masai Ujiri spoke after the Toronto Raptors traded for Marc Gasol. During this press conference they also spoke about Jonas Valanciunas and Delon Wright length of being with the Raptors
A.)Post-Game are used after games to have the coaches opinion towards his team performance.
B.)Post-match press conference with Jurgen Klopp following their 3-1 win against Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYevDP1VD0,
Jurgen the coach of Liverpool FC spoke about his team football moment in the first, how they dominated the game without allowing their opponent to go through their defence line.In addition he said his team are also good in the counter attacks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vpxZStYxw
Kyle Dubas introduced as the Leafs new General Manager.
Sport organizations use press conferences to announce things within their team. For instance, the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted a press conference with Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas to inform the media of the new GM Position. They announced he would be the new Leafs GM on May 11 2018.
A crisis communication press conference is held when a athlete or team goes through a crisis and it is made public, tainting the athlete/teams public image. In this case, Tiger Woods was involved in a sex scandal that ruined his public image. As a father, husband, and professional athlete he needed to hold a crisis communications press conference to apologize and address this incident to keep the media from dragging this on. Holding a press conference was an attempt to save his reputation.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/19/tiger.woods.transcript/index.html
this is a good press conference about Tiger Woods and his public image at the time and currently as well. He has been affecting his life till this day and this showcases the truth from what he has done.
This press conference shows tipcup because it follows the aspects of tipcup at the time the press conference was released it shows timelessness. When the crisis just happened and was needed to be spoke about. It shows how the scandal ruined his reputation.
https://youtu.be/o1BrK2KWifc
Usually, a press conference is held to announce the official signing of a new player coming into the team. Roster changes are very common in sport as each team in different sports are always trying to improve the overall performance of their team. In this particular press conference, Lebron James is officially introduced as a LA Laker. Within the press conference, Lebron expresses his desire to be a Laker and is asked a series of questions regarding his move to his new team.
In 2011 the Atlanta Thrashers became the Winnipeg Jets and more recently the St. LOUIS Rams became the Los Angeles Rams in 2016.
This is an example of Orgainzational Changes because these organizations had to change cities and adapt the cities new live style and culture.
https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/2017/03/27/professional-sports-teams-that-relocated-since-1995/99678906/
https://www.foxsports.com/west/video/968726595975
New Facilities
To explain the future plans for the team’s new arena and why they are choosing to move to a new location to those who are interested which included fans and surrounding areas of teams location.
The LA Clippers have announced plans to move away from the shared Staples Centre with the Lakers to own their own location as their lease ends in 2023. They are letting fans and families know that they are in the process of plans of a new arena which will give fans a better game experience and identity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OAkGvEYxaI
A: This press conference showcase The Toronto Raptors in 2017 introducing to the media the return of Kyle after a new contract agreement. Not really a roster change but a big press conference to show the media that Kyle Lowry is back with the Raptors for the next 3 years.
B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OAkGvEYxaI Explaining to Toronto fans and the NBA that Kyle is joining back with the Raptors for the next 3 years. Huge deal because he is an all-star and is a huge key for the organization’s success for the past few years.
The typical use of a press conference is to provide the press information and give them an opportunity to ask questions and inquire about the subject at hand.
https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/video/t-277555814
The purpose of this press conference was for Mike Babcock to talk about their loss to the New York Rangers and provide the press and opportunity to ask questions