by Caitriona McCan | Nov 3, 2014 | General, Media Training
Here are Andrew Carapiet’s top tips for how to come across well in a Media Interview. Speak in an appropriate tone – enthusiastic when extolling a virtue; regretful when announcing cutbacks; determined when outlining future policy; deeply saddened when...
by Caitriona McCan | Oct 23, 2014 | General, Media Training
This is the first part in a series of articles about how to prepare and perform in Media Interviews written by our Media and Communications Director Andrew Carapiet. Andrew was a BBC producer for several years before moving into Media Training. Preparing for... by Caitriona McCan | Oct 9, 2014 | General, Media Friendly News, Media Training
When it comes to understanding the three key rules of success, Nancy has it nailed: Be prepared, then prepare again. It was no surprise when Nancy revealed that she’d got up at 4 am to have a final run through for her showstopper finale. Keep cool under pressure. Some... by Caitriona McCan | Aug 4, 2014 | General, Media Friendly News, Media Training
On a typical week, like all Media and PR Training companies we tend to be pretty busy. Not only designing, planning and delivering training courses, but also promoting ourselves and our services. Last week, for example, was as exciting as it was varied. Two of our... by Caitriona McCan | May 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Media Training
How doctors are using new technology and social media Are GPs surgeries a thing of the past? That’s the key question being asked following the recent Health Department report, Digital First, that looks to replace the homely GPs’ surgery with a ‘virtual clinic’ system... by Caitriona McCan | May 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Media Training
A useful incentive or an expensive ‘well done’ badge? A national Social Media Friendly Mark has recently been introduced by the Local Government Association (LGA) as a logo or badge to be displayed by local authorities to make clear their commitment to using social...