We are looking for a Communication Officer to join our small but growing team in Brussels.
Gareth Harding
September 19, 2018
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Aurelie Vo Thi
July 31, 2018
HOW TO TELL THE EU STORY
We’re often critical of the way the EU communicates. But we are delighted to be working with the European Commission to help project managers in future member states make EU funding more visible.
Aurelie Vo Thi
June 29, 2018
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON COMMUNICATING
“Get the people who panic out of the room,” was Amadeu Altafaj’s blunt advice on how to handle a crisis at the latest News and Booze event for NGO communicators.
As a European Commission spokesman during the financial crisis, Amadeu knows how to keep calm and carry on communicating when things go pear-shaped. So does experienced comms consultant Jo Sullivan, who advised: “You need to be at the front of the crisis with a solution.”
Other tips on how to handle a crisis were: Make sure you have an updated crisis communication strategy, accept there is a problem and talk about the solution, and stick to your core principles when messaging.
If you missed the session, News and Booze co-founder Julia Ravenscroft has kindly summed up all the tips for you.
Julia Ravenscroft
June 21, 2018
We all experience a crisis or two in our lives. But what doesn’t kill us will make us stronger, right?
What happens, though, when it’s our organisation that is facing a crisis?
Suddenly, we need to work with five, ten, or maybe 1,000 colleagues to respond to an unexpected, growing disaster. How do we, as communicators, make sure our organisations swim rather than sink?
In our latest News and Booze event for NGO communicators, speakers Amadeu Altafaj and Jo Sullivan, explained how to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ during – and beyond – a crisis.
Arthur Huxham
June 14, 2018
Five takeaways from Reuters’ digital news report
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Social media as a source of news is falling, messaging apps for news are growing, subscriptions for online news are steadily rising, general trust in the news remains relatively stable and fake news on the internet is a top priority. These are some of the key findings from this year’s Digital News Report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, which was published today.
The report, which is based on a survey of more than 75,000 news consumers in 37 markets from 25 countries, found that:
Aurelie Vo Thi
May 31, 2018
HOW NOT TO ZUCK AT CHAIRING
Mark Zuckerberg’s hearing in the European Parliament on May 22 was a textbook example of how not to grill a speaker or chair a debate.
After pontificating for an hour, MEPs let the Facebook boss cherrypick which questions he answered in his 20-minute response. This technique of bunching questions together encourages long-windedness from interrogators and evasiveness from speakers. It also makes for a lousy debate.
If only MEPs had read our ’10 Commandments for Conference Organisers’ first: lnkd.in/gCyJB3b
Aurelie Vo Thi
May 24, 2018
In line with the new GDPR regulation entering into force on 25 May 2018, we have updated our privacy policy to provide more transparency.
The following article provides information on the type of data we’re collecting and how we use it.
Aurelie Vo Thi
April 30, 2018
NEW COURSE: HOW TO SHINE ON CAMERA
Many people dread being in front of the camera as much as going to the dentist. The problem is it’s difficult to be professionally camera-shy when communication relies more and more on you looking and sounding good on video.
In our new hands-on course with media trainer and former TV reporter John Holland, you’ll discover how to deliver snappy soundbites, convey powerful messages and tell compelling stories on screen. Whether it’s for a corporate video, Facebook live or televised debate, we’ll help you tell your story more clearly and confidently in front of the camera.
Details Here.
Aurelie Vo Thi
April 30, 2018
TOP TIPS FOR PRESS TRIPS
Getting eight European and central Asian journalists to a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Gulf to report on progress in defeating ISIS was a logistical headache. But the press trip we helped organise for the US-European Media Hub was an unforgettable experience. As one journalist said: “I’ve covered the World Cup and reported from inside North Korea, but this tops them all.”
So what makes a great press trip? Here are our 5 tips for making sure your media visit is a success:
1. Keep it short: 2-3 days max. Any more is difficult to justify for busy reporters.
2. Plan the trip around potential stories rather than smart restaurants.
3. Avoid conference rooms. Journalists like to see stuff not hear about it.
4. Don’t try to pack too much in. Leave time for reporters to file stories.
5. Be aware that most US media outlets and newswires will refuse free press trips.
More tips and tricks in our Working with Journalists course.
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Gareth Harding
February 27, 2018
MAKE SMARTER VIDEOS WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE ?
We’re delighted to introduce a new two-day course on how to shoot and edit videos using your smartphone.
In this interactive workshop you will learn the practical skills needed to make professional videos with your mobile or tablet. And you will discover how to mix sounds, add credits and titles and upload your video to the web or social media.
The training, led by experienced journalist, cameraman and video coach Hervé Verloes, is light on theory and heavy on practice. It’s also great fun.
Check out the full two-day programme and sign up to take smarter videos with us.