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03/09/2024

Are you feeling nervous about that big presentation? Here are some tips on how you can stop nerves ruining your next presentation https://bit.ly/2OOydU4

02/09/2024

5 case studies we use during our crisis communication training courses and the lessons you can learn from them https://bit.ly/306ePqo

01/09/2024

How would you deal with a short notice media interview request? In the era of 24 hours news this is a real possibility. Here are our thoughts on how you can handle these requests. https://bit.ly/2sFwzv3

31/08/2024

Podcasts are going from strength to strength.

There are now more than a million active podcasts and 30 million podcast episodes. And in the UK, podcasts now reach an audience of 15.6 million people.

So, it is perhaps not that surprising we are increasingly asked to provide media training for people who are about to appear on podcasts https://bit.ly/3dd88dh

Podcasts are going from strength to strength. There are now more than a million active podcasts and 30 million podcast episodes. And in the UK, podcasts now reach an audience of 15.6 million peop......

30/08/2024

Got an upcoming media interview? Avoid stripes and small check patterns as it can cause cameras to strobe and the attention of your viewers to be drawn to your clothing rather than you and your important message.

30/08/2024

We are often asked during our crisis communication training courses whether organisations should try to put an incident into context.

This is a particularly tricky area of crisis media management.

While the temptation is easy to understand, particularly when an organisation feels it has been placed in the spotlight unfairly, there is plenty of scope for things to go badly wrong https://bit.ly/3zTvzBg

We are often asked during our crisis communication training courses whether organisations should try to put an incident into context. This is a particularly tricky area of crisis media management.......

28/08/2024

If you’ve been on social media recently, chances are you may have seen posts calling for a boycott of a particular brand.

has become an increasingly popular way of consumers showing their displeasure. But how should brands respond? https://bit.ly/34zJ0GJ

27/08/2024

Personality is a crucial component of a good presentation, whether it takes place face-to-face or remotely.

It can be the decisive factor delivering something that compels, persuades and hooks your audience.

“Let your personality shine through” is advice often given about presentations.

But it is not as easy as that, particularly when many of us find being asked to give a presentation daunting. https://bit.ly/3CqgPfK

Personality is a crucial component of a good presentation, whether it takes place face-to-face or remotely. It can be the decisive factor delivering something that compels, persuades and hooks you......

26/08/2024

Do you want insightful and constructive feedback that really helps you to develop your skills? Media First delivers 5 star training, and we can help you too. Drop us an email at [email protected]

26/08/2024

We are often asked during our crisis communication training courses whether organisations should try to put an incident into context.

This is a particularly tricky area of crisis media management.

While the temptation is easy to understand, particularly when an organisation feels it has been placed in the spotlight unfairly, there is plenty of scope for things to go badly wrong https://bit.ly/3zTvzBg

We are often asked during our crisis communication training courses whether organisations should try to put an incident into context. This is a particularly tricky area of crisis media management.......

25/08/2024

Your journalist is ready to fix a time for an interview.

You’ve meticulously constructed your message and have your neat A4 briefing sheet ready.

What next? How do you get a spokesperson ready for your interview? https://bit.ly/3sSsgZa

Your journalist is ready to fix a time for an interview. You’ve meticulously constructed your message and have your neat A4 briefing sheet ready.  What next? How do you get a spokesperson ready......

24/08/2024

Did you know that nine in 10 people listen to the radio at least once a week?

Or that four in 10 adults get their news from the radio?

Radio provides the opportunity to target huge audiences, and can reach people in places other forms of media can’t. So, how can you make the most of the opportunity a radio interview presents? https://bit.ly/4748QTF

Did you know that nine in 10 people listen to the radio at least once a week? Or that four in 10 adults get their news from the radio? Radio can sometimes be an overlooked format, perhaps lacking......

23/08/2024

Using overcomplicated words and phrases can frustrate your audience. Ensuring you speak more simply will allow your message to land and resonate with your audience.

23/08/2024

Does your organisation have a risk register? They can be a great tool for helping brands prepare for a crisis. We've taken a look at how they work, their benefits and put together a template for you to create your own version https://bit.ly/33r7rpC

22/08/2024

With an average rating of 4.9/5* on Course check, there is no doubt we’re specialists at what we do. Whether you need help with communication, presentations, social media content or podcasts, Media First can help. Email [email protected] today, and we will get back to you.

21/08/2024

Here are eight tips from our social media training courses, to help those of us who have to pick up the pieces when things go wrong on social media. https://bit.ly/2qkxaBL

20/08/2024

How can you deliver a compelling presentation?

The ability to communicate effectively is a crucial part of most jobs.

Yet, when asked to deliver a presentation, nerves kick in, thinking becomes muddled, and our communication skills start to crumble.

So, how can you overcome these problems and deliver presentations that engage and captivate your audience? https://bit.ly/3xEG1k1

How can you deliver a compelling presentation? The ability to communicate effectively is a crucial part of most jobs. Yet, when asked to deliver a presentation - whether to a small group of colle......

19/08/2024

Learn from the best. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality training with current working journalists. Check out our website here https://bit.ly/32X0Ci0 for more information or email [email protected]

19/08/2024

Would you know what to do if a crisis hit your company? Have you got a plan? Here's our guide to putting one together so you'll always be ready if the worst should happen. https://bit.ly/2qw3scG

18/08/2024

How does the thought of giving a media interview make you feel?

If it makes you feel jittery, nervous and stressed, the good news is you are not alone.

Even experienced and confident spokespeople worry and can suffer from interview anxiety https://bit.ly/3Zwzcdx

How does the thought of giving a media interview make you feel? If it makes you feel jittery, nervous and stressed, the good news is you are not alone. Even experienced and confident spokespeople......

17/08/2024

How do you measure the success of your comms and PR activity?

Where do you start? What do you measure? How do you know you are measuring the right stuff? And how can you bring it all together into something meaningful?

Lots of questions. And you can find the answers in this blog https://bit.ly/3xJLin9

How do you measure the success of your comms and PR activity? Measurement is an increasingly crucial topic as comms teams come under more pressure to prove their value in a world of scrutiny and a......

16/08/2024

When on a virtual meeting/presentation, it is important to look at your we**am rather than your screen/notes otherwise your audience will feel disengaged and begin to lose attention. If you must use notes, we recommend you to bullet point key points on a post it note next to...

16/08/2024

It's not easy to apologise, but these 9 tips will help you craft an effective corporate apology. https://bit.ly/36cpL6X

15/08/2024

Did you know we have an average rating of 4.9/5* on Coursecheck across all our courses and services? Email us to get booked in today- [email protected]

14/08/2024

Would you be able to handle a social media crisis? Social media adds additional pressures and means a crisis is likely to reach mainstream media much quicker. Here are the areas you need to focus on to survive https://bit.ly/2Lnn1eJ

13/08/2024

Would you like to deliver your next presentation like a TED Talk pro?

It’s not a bad aspiration. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks have become a global sensation during the past 40 years.

They have raised the presentation game, and there is plenty other speakers can learn from them, as we explored during a Media Team Academy masterclass

Would you like to deliver your next presentation like a TED Talk pro? It’s not a bad aspiration. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks have become a global sensation during the past 40 ye......

12/08/2024

Our small learner to trainer ratios ensure you get the most out of our training courses. We want to help you too. Visit https://bit.ly/32X0Ci0 to see what services you could benefit from.

12/08/2024

Guaranteeing a crisis won't happen again is fraught with danger. Avoid setting yourself up for failure with these helpful tips for tackling the 'guarantee' question. https://bit.ly/2qiVvYv

11/08/2024

How do you feel about radio and television interviews?

Most people tend to have mixed emotions. During our media training courses, we find delegates understand the huge exposure a broadcast interview can create.

But these interviews, particularly live broadcast ones, can feel intimidating. What happens if you forget your key talking points, are asked challenging questions or struggle to effectively communicate your story? https://bit.ly/3nRMXpc

How do you feel about radio and television interviews? Most people tend to have mixed emotions. During our media training courses, we find delegates understand the huge exposure a broadcast inter......

10/08/2024

Print interviews continue to be a crucial component of our media training courses.

But do people still read newspapers? When was the last time you brought a paper?

Has print become a niche medium serving a rapidly shrinking audience? https://bit.ly/4brWNl4

Print interviews continue to be a crucial component of our media training courses. But do people still read newspapers? When was the last time you bought a paper? Has print become a niche medium......