Local Government

Connecting with constituents

With major government challenges ahead, including cuts in funding and rising demands for services, the media will be looking for councils capable of confidently, coherently and consistently explaining what they are delivering for their constituencies in these tough times.

Over the last 35 years we’ve designed and delivered bespoke communications and media training at every level through a variety of Local Government organisations.

What Media First clients in your sector say

The Media First team are always so helpful and accommodating. They take pride in fully understanding individual and organisational needs and make sure that the intervention they recommend / supply meets those needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending Media First."

Scott Pawsey, Workforce Development, Islington Council

The help, flexibility and professionalism of Media First ensured our first tailored media training programme for senior councillors and officers was a complete success. The feedback from those who attended was extremely positive, particularly for the two Media First trainers who ran both a challenging but supportive day. Post event feedback and DVDs of individual interviews were also extremely comprehensive."

Aidan Shutter, Team Leader, Media and Public Relations, Buckinghamshire County Council

Just a quick line to say how impressed I was with the training - from organisation to delivery to timely feedback, the process has been seamless, professional and delivered to an exceptionally high standard. It really has been such a delight to work with you and your team - thank you so much!"

Pam Turton, Assistant Director, Portsmouth City Council

The media training we received from Media First was excellent. It was highly practical, current and realistic. The focus on people over processes shone through and my team came away feeling more confident, able and willing to face the media."

Mareike Schmidt, Strategic Energy Programme Manager, Bristol City Council

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Media Skills Training, Spokesperson training — 13 June by Adam Fisher

What media training lessons can you learn from this ‘ridiculous’ interview?

Imagine a journalist describes your spokesperson’s interview as “ridiculous”. Then consider an adviser intervenes and brings the questioning to a halt. You don’t need us to tell you the outcome is…