When does a tough interview become a bullying issue? Many politicians certainly come away from encounters with the likes of Nick Ferrari on LBC or Piers Morgan (late of Good Morning Britain, now on TalkTV) feeling pretty bruised and battered. It comes with the territory, and they have to get used to it. But what… Read more »
The podcast industry has continued to grow strongly over the past year, and I think a lot of people don’t appreciate what a good opportunity it can provide for a whole range of business leaders and industry thinkers to demonstrate expertise, and raise profile to a motivated audience. I was recently able to go behind… Read more »
A Sunday newspaper headline this month made me realise that there are two types of jargon. Both should be avoided when dealing with the media, but one can have more significant consequences. The first type is the annoying kind of business buzzword which crops up in any number of lists of ‘worst business jargon of… Read more »
There is something about the back-to-school mood of early September that makes us think about reassessing some of our strategies. This year many communications professionals will be focusing on their media policy, against a rapidly shifting background in the sector. So if you need or want to engage with the media to help set the… Read more »
We can now offer on-camera and autocue skills coaching for spokespeople who have to present online video material or webinars.
Media Training Associates is based in London but we can run courses in Britain or overseas, in small groups or one-on-one. Our clients range from leading banks and insurance companies to law firms, manufacturing businesses and charities.
Our trainers have had experience working for BBC's 'Newsnight' and 'The Money Programme', ITN, and leading national newspapers and magazines.
The M Factor: Media Confidence for Business Leaders and Managers, by course director Tom Maddocks, is recognised as the UK's leading media training handbook. Visit the official book website for further details.
"If you want to understand how to get the media on-side, in good times or bad, this book is a good place to start" ~ Sir Stuart Rose, former chairman and chief executive of Marks & Spencer plc.
