Course fees:
Media training is delivered as two half-day courses, which must be booked separately. Each individual course is priced at:
£105 for RSGB Academy members (plus VAT) per half-day
£170 for non-members (plus VAT) per half-day
The half-day courses can be booked individually and operate as stand-alone courses or both half-days can be booked to cover both ‘print & broadcast media’ and ‘social & digital marketing’, see below for further details.
Course booking terms, conditions and cancellation policy (PDF download)
These two half-day courses are delivered by Road Safety GB Academy with two media experts Rebecca Morris (print and broadcast media) and Chris Wolstenholme (social and digital marketing).
Half-day Print and broadcast media course
- Understanding the media landscape – what journalists are looking for and what they need
- Defining a newsworthy story – key ingredients that make a story compelling and relevant to the media
- Storytelling with impact – how real-life experiences can elevate a routine announcement into a powerful, memorable story
- Responding to negative or challenging coverage – techniques for managing difficult media situations
- Tapping into national campaigns – align local stories with wider national narratives to increase interest and relevance
- Preparing for radio/TV interviews – practical tips and techniques to deliver confident, concise and impactful interviews
- Briefing spokespeople effectively – how to prepare others to speak confidently and appropriately
- Delivering strong media comments – master the art of crafting succinct, quotable statements
- News release writing – a hands-on practical exercise
Half-day Social and digital marketing course
- Overview of social media, covering the platforms, demographics and target reach
- Age restrictions to be aware of especially with work in school settings
- Role of corporate communications within organisations in relation to social media
- The practicalities of using social media, how to set it up and how to manage it
- Technology to help run channels
- Paid social media – best ‘bang for your buck’
- How to grow social media channels
- How to handle comments and especially negative or unwelcome comments
- Examples of social media posts, hints, tricks and tips
Dates & venues
Half-day Print and broadcast media course – 9:30-12:30 – 30 June 2025
Delivered online
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Half-day Social and digital marketing course – 9:30-12:30 – 1 July 2025
Delivered online
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In addition, courses can be delivered for groups on request – contact Sally Bartrum by email or on 01379 650112.
Invoicing, payment & cancellation
- Delegate fees are due payable upon booking unless a valid Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
- For online bookings paid at the time of booking, invoices/receipts will be issued electronically on completion of the booking.
- Please issue Purchase Orders to ‘Road Safety GB International’ and forward via email to: rsgbcourseinv@gmail.com.
- Invoices will be issued and sent via email and must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date or no later than one working day prior to the start of the course, whichever date occurs soonest (the“due date”).
- Payment must be made in pounds Sterling by cheque, credit/debit card or BACS, using the details on the invoice.
- For more information please contact Sally Bartrum by email or on 01379 650112.