For more than 25 years, Mentor Media Training has provided communications coaching, having built an international reputation as media, crisis, presentation and strategic communication specialists, since 1999.
All our consultants have a background in regional, national journalism and broadcast media. Here's a video walk-through of what we do:
Face-to-face and online communication training
We provide the only CPD Accredited communication training courses across a range of formats, both face-to-face and E-learning. The majority of our training post-pandemic is face to face, however, using the Zoom platform, we can coach your teams in crisis media handling, down-the-line video interviews and key message development, remotely.
We work around the world and in the UK across the private, public and third sectors, including government departments, health, housing, education, FTSE100 corporate, leading brands, financial, transport and energy.
Our CPD accredited courses are tailored to the needs of each client, backed up by decades of experience across broadcast, social, print, owned content/video and reputation management. Clients say that our practical sessions are the best. They often go home knowing more about themselves and in a team-building way, get to know their colleagues better too.
Our growing list of clients enjoy excellent support from our media coaching consultants based around the country, including London, the South and Westcountry, the Midlands and the North.
Why choose us?
Comprehensive CPD accreditation across all of our courses.
Our training is highly agile, with facilities in Bath, London, or we can bring our mobile camera and audio kit to you.
Practical exercises are conducted in a very realistic manner by experienced tutors, all of whom have a background in journalism, television and corporate production or presentation training.
A proven track record in turning apprehensive delegates into inspiring communicators. Our courses can feed in to your delegates' development goals and are bespoke to your needs.
We use technological innovation and the latest techniques to make your experience authentic and memorable. We're one of the only media training companies linked to CIPR national best practice, capable of enhancing your proactive and reactive PR strategies in a single session. We also have access to working TV and radio studios, where required.
Our social media training is exceptional, having designed and built a secure social media training platform for crisis exercises, social media confidence building, messaging workshops and customer service training.
Confidentiality is our trade mark, which has won our clients' trust over 25 years and thousands of delegates.
Mentor Media Training is now separate to Mentor Digital in Bristol, following a management buyout by its Principal Consultant Dave Mason.
Watch a video testimonial here:
Mentor has enjoyed a lengthy relationship with GWR, firstly through media training for middle managers.
This has developed into a fully integrated programme of training across crisis, media skills, social media and internal communications videos.
We are now rolling out a longer term programme, where staff can progress through their own continuing professional development, into expert ambassadors and commentators on behalf of the company.
Watch a video testimonial here:
We've provided support and coaching for senior management in the run up to major events in 2017.
Mentor has worked with Bristol International Airport for many years, handling its exercise media simulation, media training and now a tranche of advanced social media resilience training.
Media Relations Manager Jacqui Mills explains why Bristol Airport chose to use Mentor for our social media crisis simulation training:
Mentor provided mock media interviews during the recruitment process for a very senior position
"We commissioned Mentor to conduct crisis media training for our executive team. Without exception, everyone found it extremely professional, challenging, useful and enjoyable. Dave brings the subject matter to life, drawing upon considerable knowledge and insight. I would highly recommend the team at Mentor."
Mark Lambert, Head of Communications and Marketing, Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust
Mentor recently provided a seminar in reputation management for members of the press and communications team. We’ve also delivered presentation masterclasses for partners in Europe.
