Aug 21, 2020 | Media Friendly News
Public Health England to be abolished in favour of new “health protection body”. It seemed like one minute Public Health England was going to build a new £400 million, state of the art, HQ in Harlow and the next it was gone, “scrapped” as The Daily Telegraph put it,...
Aug 13, 2020 | Media Friendly News
A-Level exam grades are dominating the headlines today, but controversy surrounds how the results have been decided and the messages are mixed. Are the results “unfair” or are these the highest scores ever achieved at A* and A grades? Will universities be...
Aug 10, 2020 | Media Friendly News
In the past it has been difficult for busy NHS clinicians and senior staff to find the time for media training. Now we’ve found that our short, 1:1 Remote Media Training sessions are proving invaluable for clinicians and NHS executives who are suddenly faced with...Jul 24, 2020 | Communication skills, Media Friendly News, Media Training
Taking the plunge into the job market during a pandemic takes a lot of courage. It also takes a lot of preparation. In uncertain times, you have to believe in yourself, your abilities and your achievements. You also need be able to communicate your unique talents...
Jul 22, 2020 | Communication skills, Media Friendly News
Broadcast interviews from home have become the “new normal”. We have quickly got used seeing a plethora of backgrounds as key spokespeople bob about and squirm under ineffective lighting. We can learn a lot from Channel 4’s News presenter, Jon Snow. He is the champion...
Jul 4, 2020 | Media Friendly News
The worst has happened, hopefully you have prepared well. Here are a few tips to remember in a crisis. Act Promptly Don’t dither – don’t leave a vacuum for others to fill. Social media will spread all sorts of rumours within minutes. Front Up – Offer a credible, media...