Croydon Council Housing Scandal

ITN turn into Investigative Journalists Several key issues emerge from the reporting of the Croydon Council Housing Scandal. This relates to South London flats being described as “the worst housing conditions ever seen”. ITN News led on the “dangerous squalor”...
Top Five Media Gaffes

Top Five Media Gaffes

Piers Morgan He storms off set at peak time on Good Morning Britain – after an argument with weatherman Alex Beresford over the Meghan Markle interview. Presenters can and do make media mistakes.  When they do, it can cost them their job, as Piers Morgan found out ....
Which Is Best Live or Pre-Recorded Interviews?

Which Is Best Live or Pre-Recorded Interviews?

When it comes to broadcast media interviews, which format works best? Some media spokespeople worry more about live interviews rather than pre-recorded interviews. There’s a preconception that a pre-recorded media interview will be the safer option. This is mainly...
AstraZeneca Vaccine – Is it 100% Safe?

AstraZeneca Vaccine – Is it 100% Safe?

The obvious media question – what is the right answer ? “Can you give us a 100% guarantee the AstraZeneca Vaccine is safe, Prime Minister?” This question has either been asked, or will come up – and probably time and time again. What is the right answer to...
BBC Transformation, a boost to regional journalism

BBC Transformation, a boost to regional journalism

What impact will the BBC transformation  have on Councils, Housing Associations and NHS Trusts? The new Director General of the BBC, Tim Davie, has announced what the Beeb describes as a “blueprint for the biggest transformation in decades”. Central to this is a boost...