Customer Testimonials
Media Friendly has delivered expert Media, PR and Communication Skills training to thousands of clients over more than twenty years. We have worked with some fantastic delegates from blue chip companies to SME’s, public, private and third sector organisations. Most of our business is repeat business, as clients develop and train new staff or refresh their skills. Here are just a few of the good things that they say;
Thank you so much for such a brilliant session this morning, it is a really privilege to be able to learn from someone with first hand experience and a wealth of knowledge of media interviews.
I found the session really insightful, fantastic to have the opportunity to practice and gain feedback.
I look forward to using this knowledge and refining these skills in practice.
I found the session really insightful, fantastic to have the opportunity to practice and gain feedback.
I look forward to using this knowledge and refining these skills in practice.
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the training and gained a huge amount from it. Andrew took the time to understand the varied needs of each of the delegates and customised the course content to make sure it was engaging, applicable and relevant. We all feel more confident and equipped to strategically manage a potential PR crisis, build positive relationships with the press, and to implement effective policies and procedures for the wider business. Highly recommended and we hope to work with Andrew again.
Everyone has really enjoyed the recent Media Training and PR Workshops, you are among the most flexible training providers and have the skills to tailor courses to our specific needs.
Andrew is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. The small group size was just right and gave plenty of time for personalised training and practical exercises.
We had some very good feedback from the members who had the training, and several have told me and others that they have put some of the learning into practice with positive results … do pass on my thanks to Andrew, who was an excellent trainer, as well as being a charming person (and I had that comment from several members, it’s not just my own view!).
The day exceeded my expectations – due in no small measure to your expertise and experience, and your approach. We are most grateful – thank you.
The course was excellent. The trainer’s breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Excellent day! It went incredibly fast. Andrew has a very easy style, yet professional and useful.
I was a bit apprehensive about the training and being interviewed on camera, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Andrew made us all feel relaxed and I gained confidence in being interviewed. I now know how to prepare and take control of Media Interviews.
Thank you.
Really worthwhile – thanks! Tips on feedback when training people were the most useful aspects.
A fantastic day, much appreciated. A big success factor was Andrew’s experience, skill and style.
Andrew was a brilliant facilitator. I have worked in the NHS for 35 years in senior positions and he is the best one I have come across. A really good balance of encouragement and being a critical friend. I was fortunate enough to be on a 1 to 1 basis with him today and I was able to get some real 1 to 1 coaching.
I would highly recommend Andrew who is delivering extremely high quality sessions on behalf of the NHS Northwest Academy.
I would highly recommend Andrew who is delivering extremely high quality sessions on behalf of the NHS Northwest Academy.
Please pass on our thanks to Andrew who was excellent, feedback from our Board has all been very positive…..Once again thank you for your assistance in arranging the training and for Andrew who was brilliant.
Thank you so much for such a brilliant session this morning, it is a really privilege to be able to learn from someone with first hand experience and a wealth of knowledge of media interviews.
I found the session really insightful, fantastic to have the opportunity to practice and gain feedback.
I look forward to using this knowledge and refining these skills in practice.
I found the session really insightful, fantastic to have the opportunity to practice and gain feedback.
I look forward to using this knowledge and refining these skills in practice.
Thank you for the excellent media training. The feedback was all extremely positive and we are currently considering similar future training for other staff…I will definitely recommend choosing Media Friendly again.
We had a brilliant media training course today , as was expected. Andrew did a great job.
Absolutely excellent, inspiring and eye opening. Brilliant and enjoyable fun day – worth forfeiting my day off for today. Brilliantly facilitated by Andrew.
Really enjoyed the day which was well outside my comfort zone, but the trainer put me at ease by the informality and fun elements of the seminar.
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Professionalism, excellence and commitment are the three words that most spring to mind from the feedback we’ve received from those who have participated in, and benefited, from your highly effective approach to media training.
The course content was fab, a real insight into what needs to be done to improve our SEO.
We’re very grateful for Andrew’s time – it was very helpful and our staff benefited from it a great deal.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
An outstanding course, very well delivered by Andrew. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding courses I’ve been on in a while.
Very relevant course, well paced and perfectly pitched.
I can’t recommend Media Friendly enough; highly efficient, professional and extremely knowledgeable with a custom-designed package of media training available to meet your exact needs. We were so impressed with how thoroughly our trainer Andrew had researched and prepared, and how he structured the training session for our Exec team around actual scenarios we’re facing now, so he could provide specific guidance with real relevance. Andrew was generous and kind in his approach, building confidence rather than trying to shatter it, and everyone left feeling empowered and upskilled. More than exceeded expectations – and we intend to book again for future refreshers on a regular basis.
I can’t thank you enough Andrew. You really are an incredible coach and totally transformed my confidence and approach yesterday. It went so well. Another first for me holding a stage like that and being interviewed in front of so many people. Your help was invaluable.
The training opened my eyes, I now feel more confident and eager to apply everything that I’ve learnt.
Having worked on the other side of the fence in journalism, when I was looking to book some media training for my colleagues in local government, I knew exactly what I was after and Media Friendly more than fulfilled the brief. Andrew Carapiet delivered two superb one day courses which resulted in fantastic feedback from each participant (12 in all). Much was learnt and as well as being extremely valuable, the day was enjoyed by all which is equally important – Andrew Carapiet is a real professional and is able to engage participants throughout every second of the day. I plan to run these courses through Media Friendly every year from now on.
It really was a great pleasure working with you, Andrew and your colleagues. I was very impressed. I certainly learned a lot and I am still digesting the lessons learned. It was certainly a very rewarding experience for me.
A very enjoyable and informative session by a very professional facilitator.
Andrew reflects my own ethical approach to business and communications, his training style is relaxed, friendly and professional. Thank you for another excellent session.
Just wanted to thank you – and Andrew – for the media training yesterday. It was much appreciated by our exec team, who commented on how much they had learned during the day, and how well it was presented.
Fantastic and worthwhile course, which will be useful in my everyday duties at work. I will also use these skills to get my message across in external formal meetings.
Really useful, engaging and empowering for the staff
Many thanks to you and to Moya for providing such a stimulating and constructive media workshop on May 13th. It was a very enjoyable and useful day for us all, and your style really was very appropriate in helping us to reflect on our performances and to pick up some good professional tips. Well done!
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Everyone has really enjoyed the recent Media Training and PR Workshops, you are among the most flexible training providers and have the skills to tailor courses to our specific needs.
Andrew is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. The small group size was just right and gave plenty of time for personalised training and practical exercises.
We had some very good feedback from the members who had the training, and several have told me and others that they have put some of the learning into practice with positive results … do pass on my thanks to Andrew, who was an excellent trainer, as well as being a charming person (and I had that comment from several members, it’s not just my own view!).
The day exceeded my expectations – due in no small measure to your expertise and experience, and your approach. We are most grateful – thank you.
The course was excellent. The trainer’s breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Excellent day! It went incredibly fast. Andrew has a very easy style, yet professional and useful.
I was a bit apprehensive about the training and being interviewed on camera, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Andrew made us all feel relaxed and I gained confidence in being interviewed. I now know how to prepare and take control of Media Interviews.
Thank you.
Really worthwhile – thanks! Tips on feedback when training people were the most useful aspects.
A fantastic day, much appreciated. A big success factor was Andrew’s experience, skill and style.
Please pass on our thanks to Andrew who was excellent, feedback from our Board has all been very positive…..Once again thank you for your assistance in arranging the training and for Andrew who was brilliant.
Thank you for the excellent media training. The feedback was all extremely positive and we are currently considering similar future training for other staff…I will definitely recommend choosing Media Friendly again.
We had a brilliant media training course today , as was expected. Andrew did a great job.
Absolutely excellent, inspiring and eye opening. Brilliant and enjoyable fun day – worth forfeiting my day off for today. Brilliantly facilitated by Andrew.
Really enjoyed the day which was well outside my comfort zone, but the trainer put me at ease by the informality and fun elements of the seminar.
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Professionalism, excellence and commitment are the three words that most spring to mind from the feedback we’ve received from those who have participated in, and benefited, from your highly effective approach to media training.
The course content was fab, a real insight into what needs to be done to improve our SEO.
We’re very grateful for Andrew’s time – it was very helpful and our staff benefited from it a great deal.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
An outstanding course, very well delivered by Andrew. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding courses I’ve been on in a while.
Very relevant course, well paced and perfectly pitched.
The training opened my eyes, I now feel more confident and eager to apply everything that I’ve learnt.
Having worked on the other side of the fence in journalism, when I was looking to book some media training for my colleagues in local government, I knew exactly what I was after and Media Friendly more than fulfilled the brief. Andrew Carapiet delivered two superb one day courses which resulted in fantastic feedback from each participant (12 in all). Much was learnt and as well as being extremely valuable, the day was enjoyed by all which is equally important – Andrew Carapiet is a real professional and is able to engage participants throughout every second of the day. I plan to run these courses through Media Friendly every year from now on.
It really was a great pleasure working with you, Andrew and your colleagues. I was very impressed. I certainly learned a lot and I am still digesting the lessons learned. It was certainly a very rewarding experience for me.
A very enjoyable and informative session by a very professional facilitator.
Andrew reflects my own ethical approach to business and communications, his training style is relaxed, friendly and professional. Thank you for another excellent session.
Just wanted to thank you – and Andrew – for the media training yesterday. It was much appreciated by our exec team, who commented on how much they had learned during the day, and how well it was presented.
Fantastic and worthwhile course, which will be useful in my everyday duties at work. I will also use these skills to get my message across in external formal meetings.
Really useful, engaging and empowering for the staff
Many thanks to you and to Moya for providing such a stimulating and constructive media workshop on May 13th. It was a very enjoyable and useful day for us all, and your style really was very appropriate in helping us to reflect on our performances and to pick up some good professional tips. Well done!
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Everyone has really enjoyed the recent Media Training and PR Workshops, you are among the most flexible training providers and have the skills to tailor courses to our specific needs.
Andrew is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. The small group size was just right and gave plenty of time for personalised training and practical exercises.
We had some very good feedback from the members who had the training, and several have told me and others that they have put some of the learning into practice with positive results … do pass on my thanks to Andrew, who was an excellent trainer, as well as being a charming person (and I had that comment from several members, it’s not just my own view!).
The day exceeded my expectations – due in no small measure to your expertise and experience, and your approach. We are most grateful – thank you.
The course was excellent. The trainer’s breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Excellent day! It went incredibly fast. Andrew has a very easy style, yet professional and useful.
I was a bit apprehensive about the training and being interviewed on camera, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Andrew made us all feel relaxed and I gained confidence in being interviewed. I now know how to prepare and take control of Media Interviews.
Thank you.
Really worthwhile – thanks! Tips on feedback when training people were the most useful aspects.
A fantastic day, much appreciated. A big success factor was Andrew’s experience, skill and style.
Please pass on our thanks to Andrew who was excellent, feedback from our Board has all been very positive…..Once again thank you for your assistance in arranging the training and for Andrew who was brilliant.
Thank you for the excellent media training. The feedback was all extremely positive and we are currently considering similar future training for other staff…I will definitely recommend choosing Media Friendly again.
We had a brilliant media training course today , as was expected. Andrew did a great job.
Absolutely excellent, inspiring and eye opening. Brilliant and enjoyable fun day – worth forfeiting my day off for today. Brilliantly facilitated by Andrew.
Really enjoyed the day which was well outside my comfort zone, but the trainer put me at ease by the informality and fun elements of the seminar.
The course was excellent. The trainers breath and depth of knowledge added significant value to the event. I now feel much more confident about going back to the workplace and using these skills.
Professionalism, excellence and commitment are the three words that most spring to mind from the feedback we’ve received from those who have participated in, and benefited, from your highly effective approach to media training.
The course content was fab, a real insight into what needs to be done to improve our SEO.
We’re very grateful for Andrew’s time – it was very helpful and our staff benefited from it a great deal.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
An outstanding course, very well delivered by Andrew. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding courses I’ve been on in a while.
Very relevant course, well paced and perfectly pitched.
The training opened my eyes, I now feel more confident and eager to apply everything that I’ve learnt.
Having worked on the other side of the fence in journalism, when I was looking to book some media training for my colleagues in local government, I knew exactly what I was after and Media Friendly more than fulfilled the brief. Andrew Carapiet delivered two superb one day courses which resulted in fantastic feedback from each participant (12 in all). Much was learnt and as well as being extremely valuable, the day was enjoyed by all which is equally important – Andrew Carapiet is a real professional and is able to engage participants throughout every second of the day. I plan to run these courses through Media Friendly every year from now on.
It really was a great pleasure working with you, Andrew and your colleagues. I was very impressed. I certainly learned a lot and I am still digesting the lessons learned. It was certainly a very rewarding experience for me.
A very enjoyable and informative session by a very professional facilitator.
Andrew reflects my own ethical approach to business and communications, his training style is relaxed, friendly and professional. Thank you for another excellent session.
Just wanted to thank you – and Andrew – for the media training yesterday. It was much appreciated by our exec team, who commented on how much they had learned during the day, and how well it was presented.
Fantastic and worthwhile course, which will be useful in my everyday duties at work. I will also use these skills to get my message across in external formal meetings.
Really useful, engaging and empowering for the staff
Many thanks to you and to Moya for providing such a stimulating and constructive media workshop on May 13th. It was a very enjoyable and useful day for us all, and your style really was very appropriate in helping us to reflect on our performances and to pick up some good professional tips. Well done!