Innovative, Relevant, Fun - Mentor guarantees results
"The course was a great opportunity to get a true and accurate account of what it is like to deal with the media. The teaching standard was exceptional and the application to each individual was done flawlessly.." NHS client, South West
Mentor uses a range of highly trained journalist trainers who bring experience from national press, BBC News, ITN and Sky.
Our most popular course, this takes media training to a new level. Perfect as a refresher and for senior executives/spokespeople in a post-pandemic media world, providing strategies for owning the message in any situation.
Equipping spokespeople with the tools to handle all formats of digital video, print, social and broadcast media, this is the ideal choice for anyone who needs to perform livestreams, live and pre-recorded radio and TV interviews, whether face-to-face, or remotely.
This is ideal for mid-level spokespeople who may need to speak with journalists remotely, or via pre-recorded radio and TV interviews. Our module in remote presentation, ensures you can handle the post-pandemic world of the media. It demystifies the processes used by digital, print and broadcast journalists, equipping you to handle difficult questions.
Using our advanced interactive video platform, we'll coach your teams in crisis media handling, down-the-line video interviews and key message development. This fun and interactive course will enhance communication skills which you will be able to call upon whenever needed.
This course is ideal for marketing or PR personnel with little experience of PR or dealing with the media. This fun and interactive course will provide you with another new skill which you will be able to call upon whenever needed.
Aimed at senior executives and those with hectic diaries, we can support your senior team with one-to-one events in their environment, with our portable radio and TV kit. These intense sessions are often run as half and one day coaching.
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.
