News consumption in Wales is changing – here are the trends as 2026 begins
The way people in Wales get their news is changing, with implications for comms professionals.
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Common media interview mistakes – and how to avoid them (CharityComms blog)
An update about my guest blogpost for CharityComms, a guide to doing media interviews for charity spokespeople.
Media training: how being more ‘human’ will make your interviews more effective
A quick guide to using human experiences and emotions in a broadcast media interview, with examples.
How can I get hold of a journalist? Share your experience.
Share your experiences of getting in touch with journalists.
It’s time to end the ‘UK=England’ mentality in charity communications
It was great to have the chance to write a blogpost for CharityComms recently, explaining how and why UK charities should ‘think devolved’ in their communications. My aim was to offer tips around the main themes that came out of conversations with charity communicators (thanks to all of you who shared your thoughts for the … Continue reading It’s time to end the ‘UK=England’ mentality in charity communications
Media training: six common TV interview mistakes every spokesperson should avoid
Six common TV interview mistakes I share in my media training sessions in Cardiff and around Wales.
How to nail a great TV news interview – by thinking like a reporter
One of the techniques I’ve used in media training is using my TV news experience to help learners ‘think like a reporter’. Here are some tips on making it work for you.
What Welsh charities need to know about Ofcom’s latest media survey
The latest Ofcom media survey for Wales has some useful information for charity communicators and campaigners.
How to secure TV news coverage for your report or campaign
In a previous blog, I looked at why TV news coverage is still a vital tool for communicators and campaigners in 2021, related to the training I’ve developed for NUJ Training Wales. But how do you go about securing that precious airtime for your charity or non-profit organisation? While no approach is guaranteed to get … Continue reading How to secure TV news coverage for your report or campaign
Going solo – what I’ve learned from a year of freelancing
A year ago I left my charity communications job to go freelance. Here are some tips for anyone thinking of going solo.