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What can you learn about leadership communication from a memorable scene in a hit TV show? Read our blog to find the answer.

What happened when triathletes were were struck down with sickness and diarrhoea following an event in Sunderland? And how was the fallout handled?

How can you write an attention grabbing op-ed that brings a return on your investment in time and effort? Find the answers in this article.

What crisis communication lessons can you learn from a viral cake scandal and the way it was handled?

What happens when a spokesperson starts to ask a journalist questions? And what are the risks? Get our expert advice in this article.

Does your brand wants to use its profile to raise awareness of subjects it believes are important? Read this blog first.

Read this blog for the steps comms teams and public relations professionals can take to ensure spokespeople feel fully supported in media interviews.

What media training lessons can you learn from this interview that went badly wrong? Read this blog to find out.

How do you become an effective communicator? What does good communication look like in the workplace? Find the answers in this article.

Is it time for your brand to join Threads and ditch Twitter from your social media strategy? Find out what our social media expert thinks.

Jargon can damage media interviews But what should spokespeople say instead? Find out in this article.

What happens when you don't properly prepare for a media? Read this blog for a great example of what can go wrong.

Few people enjoy public speaking. Speaking to a live audience can feel nerve-wracking and invoke imposter syndrome. But better skills can be developed.

What can you learn from the spokespeople who grabbed the headlines this week. Find that answer in this blog.

Almost all of us suffer from self-doubt or a lack of confidence at times. So, how can you overcome these thoughts, stop them from becoming persistent and prevent them from holding you back? These were some of the questions we explored during our recent masterclass for members of The Media Team Academy.

Why did the Prime Minister go into full robotic mode during these media interviews? And what media training lessons can other learn from it?

The This Morning crisis dominated headlines and social media? But how was it handled and what can you learn from it?

What will you gain from a media training course? You'll learn to give better interviews. And there are lots of lesser known benefits we highlight in this article.

These media interviews could not have gone much worse. But what media training lessons can you learn from the way they were handled?

The info you need from a new report that shows how you can improve your chances of gaining better coverage.

Stakeholders play a crucial role in public relations and the success of your organisation. And developing and maintaining relationships with them can be challenging, particularly when time is short, budgets are tight, and resources are stretched. So, how can you better manage those stakeholder relationships? This was a question we explored in our latest masterclass for members of The Media Team Academy, where we were joined by Guy Esnouf, communications and stakeholder engagement director at Radioactive Waste Management.

What happens when your CEO doesn't want media training? We look at some of the reasons for turning it down and how they can be overcome

Why did it pass the newsworthy test and grab media attention? Find out by reading this blog.

The CBI has been in crisis mode since claims of workplace misconduct, harassment and sexual assault were reported. Would a rebrand rebuild its reputation?

What crisis communication lessons can others learn from this latest corporate leadership catastrophe? Find out in this blog