Media training

Off the record?

  As one of the main media trainers at Citigate Dewe Rogerson, one of the most common questions that I get asked is about ‘off the record’. There is clearly something alluring and mystical about the notion of ‘off the record’. However, it is not something to toy with or use in a Machiavellian House-of-Cards-esque…

Lights! Camera! Action! 6 Tips for Broadcast Interviews

Live TV interviews are a daunting experience for many people. The immediacy of the situation can be exciting and enthralling but it can also be extremely challenging. Even relatively ‘safe’ interview situations can deviate and meander into unknown territory – and the pressure can mount quickly. Get a broadcast interview right, however, and the results…