A day of practical media training to give you the tools to successfully promote your work and your organisation.
‘Informative, thought provoking and confidence building’ Catriona Hay (Hampshire Council)
Participants will understand how to prepare and package media stories and examine any issues that might arise. You will learn how to communicate your story in a way that sets the media agenda and positively promotes your organisation.
During the day you will look at how to make the media work for you. You will understand how media and journalism can increase the success of your campaigns, programmes or projects.
The training day includes:
What makes a story and when and where to place stories
Knowing your audience
Accessing, influencing, and inspiring different demographics
Messaging methods to feel confident in constructing media stories
Media processes as you develop and ‘sell’ your story
Writing skills (press releases, comment pieces, newsletters, publicity & letters to the editors)
Social & digital media as a messaging and campaigning tool
Dealing with negative media (crisis management)
Feeling confident in developing and evaluating a media plan
‘Very pleasant, informative & practical…from media expert’ Yasmin Duncan (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council)
New for 2022 – free follow-up session!
Every course now includes the option of a 90 minute follow-up session on Zoom. You will have the opportunity to discuss your recent experiences, be given time to practice what you’ve learned, and get feedback.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for people working at local, national or international level. The programme will help local government, not-for-profit, NGOs, Social Enterprises, NHS staff or a business looking to maximise the impact of their media activity. Whether you’re an experienced media officer looking for new ways to work or you’re looking to start a new media campaign, this day will give you the support you need.
‘Loads of information and advice packed into friendly day’ Lauren Darn (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust)
The Trainer – Matthew Davis
Since setting up as a consultant five years ago, Matthew Davis has worked with Comic Relief, the King’s Fund, IWM, Clore Social Leadership, Gingerbread, Leap Confronting Conflict and many others. Before becoming a consultant, Matthew worked for global environment NGO WWF-UK for eight years; his roles included Head of Press & Campaigns, Climate Change Campaign Director and Communications Director for WWF’s global species programme. For three years Matthew was a guest lecturer in environmental communications at Birkbeck University and he is also a published songwriter (EMI).
Large Business
£ 399.00
Large Charities, Public Sector and Small Businesses
£ 279.00
Smaller Charities (under 15 staff) and self-funded individuals
£ 199.00
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