Most Important Local Elections in 50 years – outside of a General Election
Local Election results are coming in as we write this and the full picture will become apparent over the weekend, once all the votes have been counted. These Local Elections are the most important for 50 years outside of a General Election year...
Manchester United fans protest – match postponed
This was the first time in living memory that a Premier League football match was postponed because of a fans’ protest. Not only that, but this was Manchester United v Liverpool – an iconic fixture in the calendar of football fans globally....
Line of Duty – Media Gaffes Everywhere!
AC-12, Media Scrutiny would have kept it going. Please don’t get me wrong. I loved Line of Duty. Throughout the latest Series 6, I have been wondering where the media were when all this Police corruption was being investigated? Were the...
Downing Street scraps White House-style press briefings
The history of Press Conferences does not sound a particularly interesting story. There has been a resurgence in their use for the daily Number 10 briefings on Coronavirus. Downing Street had been gearing up for the new White House-style press...
Media Skills for Councillors
Local elections are just around the corner. Many of you are already planning media training for your new councillors. Having media training will give your key spokespeople the skills they need to handle the media with confidence. Protecting your...
Duke Of Edinburgh – BBC wall to wall coverage criticised
The BBC has received over 100,000 complaints, according to the Sun newspaper. The BBC’s wall to wall coverage following the death of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has attracted considerable criticism - even from one of its own main presenters. Simon...
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...
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...
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...
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...