Media Training Associates was founded in 2000 by Course Director Tom Maddocks, a former reporter on BBC2's The Money Programme who has also worked on Channel Four, BBC Radio and IRN, as well as contributing to publications ranging from Investors Chronicle to The Mail on Sunday.

Since then, working with a core team of around half a dozen highly experienced trainers, we have helped improve the media and presentation skills of representatives from more than a hundred companies, including many in the FTSE-100.

We work with a whole variety of organisations ranging from food companies and software providers to academic institutions and charities. We have a particular focus on the requirements of the financial services industry and professional services firms, with knowledge of the types of specialist questions likely to be asked by the business and financial journalists.

Our US based alliance partner is CNW Consulting, San Francisco:

TESTIMONIALS

Nearly all the feedback we get from participants on our courses is extremely positive – in fact most of our new business comes through recommendation from existing satisfied clients. Here are just a few examples - the originals are held on file, but as we carry out our work in confidence we cannot reveal names:

"Very helpful, thought-provoking event." (Business school professor)

"Excellent … I gained help on focus, preparing the message, useful tips. A chance to practice - daunting but useful!" (Executive, business software company)

"… much better understanding of the various media available to raise our profile. Very useful practical tips .. I can honestly say it was one of the best and most enjoyable courses I have done. I would recommend it." (Partner, top ten accountancy firm)

"I gained more confidence, but am also more aware of potential dangers when dealing with the media .. the trainer was highly effective." (Executive, aerospace technology company)

"Excellent .. I now feel much more confident and better prepared to give a radio or TV interview." (Director, children's charity)

"Simple lessons well presented. A good combination of style and content – I definitely feel my confidence is higher." (Director, business psychology consultancy)

"Excellent course! Gained enormously in confidence, and a better understanding of what news journalists want and need." (Executive at high-profile insurance and loans company)

"The tutor was very personable and really helped me put together key areas of the presentation." (Executive at banking and global custody group)