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...
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”....
BBC Local Radio, get the most out of your local station
Editorial endorsement is more valuable than advertising BBC Local Radio has had its first boost for many years, with the announcement of the BBC’s “blueprint for transformation” by its new Director General, Tim Davie. The Beeb has announced a...
Clear communication is essential
How clear are your communications? Watching Matt Hancock’s “ Lumpy vaccine supply” briefing yesterday raised more concerns than it calmed. It left most of us wondering why he was there and what he was attempting to communicate. "Vaccine supply...
Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan and ITV’s Good Morning Britain have parted ways, following his comments about Meghan Markle after her Oprah interview and his on-air row with weatherman, Alex Beresford. It wasn’t pleasant viewing, even if you thrive on controversy,...