Keynote & Workshop

How to Share your Story with the Media

Overview

While many organizations seek media coverage, few have a clear plan or understanding of how to work with the media. As a former journalist and newspaper editor, Cynthia shares insights on how to share stories that will actually get picked up and give interviews that make people tune-in.
 
Cynthia helps people gain the skills and confidence to work with the media, pitch stories and conduct impactful media interviews. Content covered includes an overview of media relations (who are the media, what interests them), understanding key messaging, how to pitch to the media, interview techniques as well as responding to difficult questions. We will also look at what makes an interesting story, making the human connection.

Takeaways

Participants will learn:

  • The role of the media as well as their role in representing their organization
  • The skills and techniques needed to give impactful interviews
  • How to share stories with the media that cut through the noise and will be heard  
Delivery Options:
  • 1-hour keynote presentation (no group discussion)
    NOTE: Can be modified to meet time requirements, ex. 45 to 90 minutes
  • 3-hour workshop (small group discussions and exercises)

BONUS: Participants will leave with an e-book summarizing content covered to help them implement their learnings.

Get the eBook

How to Prepare for a Media Interview