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MEDIA TRAINING

Dates: Thurs 4
th
September; Fri 19
th
Sept; Fri 10
th

October; Fri 24
th
November.
Times: Registration 09:30. Course starts 10:00. Ends 16:30.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Aim: To offer delegates a practical guide to:
1. Making the best use of social media and boost
your online presence and marketing;
2. Understanding the media, crafting a story, selling
the story (including press release-writing);
3. Interview techniques.
Who should attend? Those who want to improve the positive public profile of your
organisation and key officers, enhancing key messages and impressing stakeholders
(including funders).
Content: This training will cover -
Social media as a campaigning tool and keeping up-to-date
Monetising your web presence
Communications strategies
Marketing and brand identity
Press release writing, understanding journalists and the media
Preparing for interviews & interview techniques
Pitfalls to avoid
Outcomes: By the end of the session participants will leave with
An understanding of how to turn communications strategies into tangible
media coverage
Know how about how the social media & web presence can assist / underpin
good news stories, and galvanise / mobilise supporters
Ideas for good angles for positive stories and knowledge of how to tailor
them to media outlets to maximise your chances of real positive coverage
An understanding of how utilising your own and external media can assist
fundraising and income generation
Practice interview techniques and receive constructive feedback
Understand the structure of press releases and how to make good stories
more attractive to journalists
Methodology: The session will offer a blend of individual reflection; group exercises;
creative and engaging computer-based exercises; presentation; role-plays.
Fees: Charities 0-9 employees 60, Charities 10-19 employees 180, Charities 20+
employees 219, SMEs & CICs 219, Companies 349, V4CE members 50. All prices
excl. VAT.

To book your place please on 4th September please visit: http://v4ce-
media-4sept.eventbrite.co.uk
To book your place please on 10th October please visit: http://v4ce-media-
10oct.eventbrite.co.uk
To book your place please on 10th November please visit: https://v4ce-media-
10nov.eventbrite.co.uk
For more information contact: Lester Holloway on lester@voice4change-
england.co.uk or call (020) 7697 4246

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