Mike Paul Gives Bill O'Reilly and Viewers Communications Advice

Fox News Channel, The O'Reilly Factor Flash
January 16, 2006

From The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News Channel w/Bill O’Reilly

* Back of Book Segment
Introducing The Great Factor Debate
Guest: Communication specialist Mike Paul, President of MGP & Associates PR

Have you had an overwhelming urge to debate Bill on the subject of your choice? You now have that chance - six viewers will be selected to appear on Factor, where each will go one-on-one with Bill. There's only one catch - the chosen few will have to convince producers that they belong in the ring with the heavyweight champ of cable news. Communications specialist Mike Paul provided some advice to would-be guests. "One thing they certainly have to do is watch the show. They have to understand the show they're going on - the types of topics covered and the way you (Bill) interview and learn to speak in sound bytes. They have to be prepared and do their homework, and anticipate the kinds of questions you may be asking." The Factor pledged to be on his best behavior. "I'm not going to be mean to the folks. If we bring in some lady from Iowa and I let her have it, I'm going to look bad. So I'm going to be charming."

Information on the contest is available at FoxNews.com, and you can enter by sending an e-mail to oreillycontest@foxnews.com. Include your age, phone number, and address, and explain why you would be effective in a toe-to-toe, no-holds-barred matchup with Bill.