Episodes

  • ‘Sleeping on the job’: Why the CEO continues to dominate Heathrow crisis coverage
    Jun 4 2025

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    6 mins
  • ‘I’LL TERMINATE THE INTERVIEW’: DID YOU CATCH THIS EXTRAORDINARY MEDIA APPEARANCE?
    Jun 2 2025

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    8 mins
  • Like, really? How can you remove filler words from your next media interview or presentation?
    May 12 2025

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    7 mins
  • Navigating the storm: The hidden benefits of crisis management training
    May 8 2025

    You know that crisis management training is the foundation of your organisation's ability to respond quickly and effectively when the worst happens.

    Whether it is a workplace accident, product failure, a data breach, supply chain issues or the behaviour of senior leaders, all businesses need to prepare properly, so they can act swiftly and communicate with clarity.

    If they do, they can limit the damage to their reputation and share price. And prevent a crisis from turning into chaos.

    But are there other benefits to crisis management training?

    Click here to read the original article this audio blog was created from.

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    13 mins
  • "RATS THE SIZE OF CATS" - HOW CAN BIRMINGHAM OVERCOME ITS PR PROBLEM?
    Apr 30 2025

    “Rats the size of feet”, “rats the size of dachshunds” and “rats the size of cats”.

    Birmingham’s ongoing bin dispute has given the city an image problem, with the narrative dominated by rodents and their size as piles of rubbish built up.

    The city’s reputation has undoubtedly taken a hammering.

    How can it recover from this ongoing crisis?

    Click here to read the original article this audio blog was created from.

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    9 mins
  • THIS IS NOT JUST ANY CYBER INCIDENT
    Apr 25 2025

    Customers unable to use contactless payments to buy goods or collect items bought with and click and collect services.

    This is not just any cyber crisis, it is an M&S Easter cyber crisis.

    Click here to read the original article this audio blog was created from.

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    7 mins
  • WHAT IS MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT?
    Apr 23 2025

    Whether speaking to the media, using social media, creating a presentation or working on internal communication, you need compelling messages that cut through the noise and engage your target audience.

    That can all feel a bit overwhelming.

    How do you know what makes a good message? How do you know your message will drive desired outcomes? How can you ensure your message will resonate?



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    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    12 mins
  • IS THIS THE WORST MEDIA TRAINING ADVICE?
    Apr 9 2025

    Do you fancy learning some media training advice from a former White House press secretary?

    Jen Psaki was Joe Biden’s spokesperson for 16 months

    Now a host at MSNBC, Ms Psaki has just shared what she believes is the worst media training advice.

    Click here to read the original article this audio blog was created from.

    Media First are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.



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    8 mins