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How can brands get their apologies right when they are in the media spotlight? This advice will help.

How can you ask more meaningful questions during presentations and meetings? Here are the things you need to consider

Want to know how you can master the art of storytelling for your next presentation? We’ve put together a guide covering what makes a great story and where you can find them.

What media training lessons can you learn from this interview that the journalists cut short? Discover our expert advice in this blog.

Analysis of how the communication around the Nicola Bulley missing person investigation was handled and the mistakes that were made.

Have you considered using AI to write your crisis responses? Here's what happened when one organisation use it and the lessons you can learn.

During this exclusive masterclass for members of The Media Team Academy, Barnaby also looked at whether return on investment is really important (and why the answer is not as straightforward as might think). He also explored measurements to avoid and looked at how organisations can begin to measure with limited budgets.

How can you nail your next TV or radio interview? We've put together a handy guide to help you get your preparation right and ensure you shine.

What can you learn from this print interview which went badly wrong? Uncover our media training tips and advice in this article.

Working in a comms or media team can take its toll. The work is fast-paced - even more so when managing a crisis media management incident or challenging situation - and you need to keep your eye on what is happening. So, how can we better manage this mental health burden? That was the topic of our latest masterclass for members of The Media Team Academy.

What crisis comms lessons can you learn from how the CEO of Centrica defended his company following an undercover investigation? Read this article to find out.

Who is advising politicians to answer questions in this way? Because it certainly isn’t us. Find our what you and they should do instead.

Is it ok to say you don’t know the answer to a question in a media interview? What about if you do it repeatedly? Get our expert advice here.

Can personal views be separated from a media spokesperson's role? Find out what happens when they don't align. And what you can learn from the story.

It's a story that captivated large numbers of people and offered hope. What does it tell us about newsworthyness and the appetite for positive stories?

What can you learn from the responses to anecdotes in Prince Harry's Spare book? And why it offers newsjacking opportunities.

Does the thought of a media interview make your stomach churn and palms sweat? We've put together a guide to help you overcome interview nerves.

Find out what happens when spokespeople try to dodge questions in media interviews. And learn how to better handle difficult questions.

What would you do if you were unexpectedly thrust into the media spotlight? Find out when can go wrong when you are not crisis ready.

What spokespeople stood out during 2022. And what communication lessons can you learn from them?

Who stumbled under the media spotlight in 2022? And what media training lessons can you learn from them?

It’s been quite a year. There’s the ongoing war in Ukraine, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and we’ve had three different Prime Ministers.

What are the social media trends you need to know about? Which platforms should you expect to grow in popularity? What content is performing the best? And what will happen on social media in 2023? There were just some of the topics we explored during our social media masterclass for members of The Media Team Academy.

What happens when you fail to consider the location for your media interview? Find out in the blog together with some expert tips for getting it right.

The comedian's campaigns have raised questions about how organisations should manage reputation threats posed by activists. What would you do?

Have you ever had the advice "just be yourself" in a media interview? Find out what it looks like when someone does just that.

Why did these pub rolls gain so much media attention? And what do they teach us about the media's appetite for unusual stories?

You may manage a team. You might not have line management responsibility, but you lead projects. Maybe you need to manage sideways.