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...
Crisis Communications and the Coronavirus
Hindsight is a wonderful thing – so they say – but where was the Coronavirus “Business Plan” for Crisis Communications? Every indication seems to be that the response to Coronavirus in terms of communication has been reactive, not proactive, ie...
Media Interviews – Just how confident are you?
Media Interviews - Just how confident are you? When it comes to speaking to journalists, if you haven't had any media training recently, be cautious. No one wants to be tripped up during a media interview, so don't proceed unless you're well...
Proactive PR during a Pandemic
Getting the balance right is absolutely vital. Should you speak up, or do you keep your head down? Putting your head above the parapet risks getting shot down when the “blame culture” still surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic is rife. However,...