Decision path
Define the goal
Check credibility
Choose the route
Measure the result
Guide

One profile should not answer every topic

Assign each spokesperson a defined expertise map based on real responsibilities, credentials and first-hand experience. Stretching one person across unrelated requests creates weak answers and reputational risk.

Sources

Create a source record

Maintain the approved name, title, company, location, biography, headshot, profile links, topic permissions, restricted claims and preferred attribution.

Guide

Map approvals and availability

Record who can approve routine answers, sensitive claims and regulated topics. Also note working hours, travel and response-time limits.

Guide

Prevent conflicts

Agencies should check whether multiple clients could respond to the same request and whether a publication or industry conflict exists. The selection process should be documented.

Guide

Keep experiences attributable

A writer can shape the response, but should not invent a personal story or transfer one client’s experience to another. Every example must belong to the named source.

Checklist

Review performance by source

Track which topics, formats and publications fit each spokesperson. Use the evidence to narrow or expand the profile responsibly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It may create a conflict. The agency should choose the strongest fit and follow any platform rules.

No. Examples and experiences must come from the named expert.

Review them when roles, credentials, locations or topic responsibilities change.

Sources

Sources and further reading

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Guide

Choosing expert personas

Select credible spokespersons.

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Expert credentials

Understand what journalists verify.

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Outreach onboarding

Prepare profiles and approvals before launch.

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