Why Influencer Training is now a necessity … In today’s fast-moving communications landscape, the media and presentation skills courses we have delivered for more than 25 years are no longer enough on their own. For organisations across Scotland – from private and public sectors, and charities to public bodies – influencer training is increasingly becoming […]
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It’s 2026 – and that means that Scottish Media Training is officially celebrating its 25th anniversary!! Afraid no big party, but we love what we do so we’re marking this milestone with an offer straight from the archives. To thank clients old and new, the first FIVE enquiries confirmed in 2026 will be charged at
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Happy 2026 from the team at Scottish Media Training, especially Devin, Kevin and Hannah. As the last mince pies disappear and the Christmas Cards head for recycling, the start of a new year naturally invites reflection, goal-setting, and fresh momentum, making it an ideal moment to invest in training. Media, presentation and increasingly ‘influencing/lobbying’ should
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(written by Martin Docherty-Hughes) Artificial intelligence can draft your speech, write your press release and book your train, but it can’t replace the power of showing up in person. A firm handshake, steady eye contact and the tone of someone saying “hello” matter more now than ever. I have spent years in politics and public
Hopefully you are! However, it will not be plain sailing for everyone. Things, do not always go to plan and that’s why these ‘Crisis Moments’ unfortunately pay us a visit when we least expect them , but the walls needn’t come tumbling down around you. Having the tools to ‘counter the offensive’….and, importantly, how you
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A (true) Winter Tale by Scottish Media Training‘s senior trainer, Devin Scobie After 30 years training just about every possible type of organisation in the UK, it was a pleasure to travel to Lahore late November to deliver three full day courses for over 40 school Principals and Head Teachers. The focus was on presentation
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……Well, not always, but if properly trained and, dare I say, rehearsed, there’s a much better chance your key messages will hit the spot. Media training remains our core service, and increasingly every type of social media you can imagine as well as more traditional types. But ever more varied presentation skills needs are so
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We realise many businesses, charities and other organisations are getting themselves re-organised after the worst of the pandemic, so with that in mind and to help businesses and organisations get back on their feet , we have decided to keep our prices at 2019 levels. We’ll also be continuing with our very popular ZOOM training
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Our USP when media training, either conventionally (those were the days…) or via Zoom since last March has been KEEP IT SIMPLE. Don’t overload participants with information – keep to the essentials – and that probably explains why we get so much repeat business. Zoom media training is the now not so new kid on
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Zoom Media Training. It’s the new way and its great for knowing how the media works! The world has changed out of recognition during 2020 thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. That has had its impact on facing the media. Gone, for now, are the days of regular face to face interviews, unless outside or extremely
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