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Media Training Podcast with Steve Blears. The essential guide for businesses, organisations and leaders looking to raise their profile and share their expertise on-air. This show will demystify media appearances and build your confidence while sharing tips and advice the experts use when appearing on TV, radio, podcasts and print. Media Training Podcast is produced by journalists and producers with experience in the highest levels of UK Broadcasting.
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Is it ok to ignore a journalist?
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Building your personal brand so journalists find you first
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Media interview quick-start guide
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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How to hold a press conference
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Time for a media training refresher? Questions to ask
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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How to get your boss on board with media appearances
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Is it okay to say "I don't know" in a media interview?
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Why should you avoid repeating negative questions in media interviews?
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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How to look and sound relaxed in a media interview, performance tips
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Mastering profile interviews in the media
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Media appearances, the unwritten rules
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May 24, 2024 |
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Public apologies, how to say sorry in the media and mean it
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May 05, 2024 |
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Why off-the-record journalism is riskier than you think
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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What are key messages in the media?
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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How to give feedback after a media interview
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Why avoid corporate speak and office jargon in media interviews?
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Media interview preparation checklist
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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How to create a founders' origin story
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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How to answer hostile or negative questions from a journalist
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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How to be authentic in a media interview
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Crisis Management: How to write a holding statement
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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How to create a successful media soundbite
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Free press release template download (Word)
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Why do reporters shout questions?
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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How do you handle a media question you don't want to answer?
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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How do I prepare for a TV interview online using Zoom, Teams or Skype?
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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How to use #JournoRequest to get media attention for my business
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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How to appear on a business podcast
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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How to handle a difficult media interview
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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How to prepare for your first TV interview
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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How does the news work?
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Nov 15, 2023 |