Rough House Media

24/01/2025

: "Avoid saying no comment to a reporter. It can appear as if you're hiding something." Ann Wright, Rough House Media

23/01/2025

Today our team is delivering a course in the Midlands, part of a series of courses to upskill the senior team of a chartered body.

22/01/2025

If more video content is part of your marketing strategy, our training will help you create professional looking videos using just your phone and a low-cost edit system. Find out more on our website: https://buff.ly/2mlDoiH

21/01/2025

: In a TV interview, make sure you're groomed, what you are wearing aligns with your role - ie if you're being interviewed on site at a chemical firm, wear PPE. This is not about making you look "corporate" but about avoiding wearing anything that might distract the viewers from what you have to day.

21/01/2025

Today is going to be a full-on, packed day. We're in London, with two groups of six delegates, morning and afternoon. The idea is to build their confidence giving positive interviews about their field of expertise. And we're also running a course for a regular client in the Midlands.

20/01/2025

In many interviews with a journalist, there are some phrases that spokespeople use which make their listener cringe. Here are the key phrases to avoid when you're speaking to journalists

Media training advice: here are some key phrases to avoid in interviews with journalists

17/01/2025

: "Don't be afraid to get your hair, makeup and lighting right. It's not vanity because if you look weird it will distract from what you are trying to do. If you look as good as you can, people will pay attention to what you are actually saying." Tiny Fey, Bossypants

16/01/2025

Today we will be facilitating a crisis planning meeting for a client, brainstorming all the potential issues they could face and assessing their severity, in terms of likelihood and impact.

15/01/2025

Are you sure a tricky situation won’t become a ? What steps can you take in advance to prevent this happening? Effective planning can help get on top of difficult issues fast & contain reputational damage. Talk to us about our the support. [email protected]

14/01/2025

: if you make a statement in the midst of a crisis, and you are in the wrong, make sure you show you express concern for any victims, show that you are taking action to rectify the error, and, if possible, add some perspective & context. And for goodness sake, apologise!

13/01/2025

In an interview, the journalist will probably ask a series of open and closed questions. Here is how to answer them to ensure you make the most of the chance to make your point. https://buff.ly/3veMBrQ

What is the difference between open and closed interview questions - and how to answer both? For more information contact Rough House on 020 8332 6200.

10/01/2025

: Great quote by . He would apparently spend days working on his speeches because he knew how crucial they were to raise morale and get across specific message. He certainly proved his point with the power of his oratory.

09/01/2025

Day of briefings today for several upcoming courses, then we crack on and prepare the sessions, researching the organisation and the issues they are facing, and drafting potential questions to pose during the mock interviews we'll conduct during the course.

08/01/2025

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08/01/2025

Running my regular Writing Effective Press Releases course for the today. I'll be taking a group of five junior PR executives through the basics of good writing and good press release writing and what makes a good story, plus giving them an insight into the workings of the media.

07/01/2025

This afternoon we're headed to east London to run a session for 15 teenagers who are a charity's youth ambassadors. The aim is to get them used to speaking on camera, and help them talk eloquently about their mission.

07/01/2025

"Impact devices" can help bring a presentation to life. These include posing questions, encouraging audience participation, telling stories and using props and visuals to create interest and be memorable

06/01/2025

Becoming the media's go-to expert in your field can be a fabulous opportunity both for an individual and for their organisation. It raises your profile, increases your credibility and boosts your influence. Here are seven ways to become the media's go-to expert in your field.

Demand for experts to give media interviews is ever increasing. Here are seven ways to become that go-to expert in your field.