Could it finally be over ?
2020 has been a challenging year in more ways than anyone could have expected. As we approached the second lockdown, national moral was hitting an all time low. But finally, the end is in sight. You wait (what seems to be) ages for a vaccine...
Car Crash Interviews or Competent Leader?
Getting senior management “buy-in” for media training can be challenging. There is nothing quite like a pandemic to highlight the importance and power of the media. Understanding the modern media landscape and how to prepare effectively for...
R.I.P Public Health England (PHE)
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...
Is your school in the media spotlight?
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...
1:1 Remote Media Training for NHS Clinicians and Executives
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...
Cracking the Job Interview
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...
Top Tips for TV interviews from home
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...
Crisis Media Strategy, quick tips.
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 –...
How to handle a major incident
A major incident can cause sleepless nights and angst for CEOs, Directors and Communications Professionals. Proper preparation will go a long way to ensuring that your senior leaders are able to cope should the worst happen. You may have missed...
How helping a journalist can help you
There’s never been a more challenging time to be a journalist, not only are they under immense time pressure, but often the resources that they need to cover the story thoroughly are no longer there. Whilst that's frustrating for journalists it...