Media Relations
In a 24-hour media age it is essential to be equipped with an effective media strategy and the tools to cope with all eventualities. When the phone rings will you sink or swim?
Verve has many years of experience in media relations ranging from organising proactive campaigns, press launches and media events through to crisis communication planning and response. We can help you with long-term strategic media advice or provide you with day-to-day support and delivery, including interim press office management. Our services are cutting edge whether through providing bespoke media training services, producing and distributing video news releases, managing your online media presence or helping you to produce blogs and podcasts.
Managing Tower Hamlets' communications service
Following the restructuring of the communications team at Tower Hamlets Council, Verve was asked to provide press and public relations support, including an interim head of service, while recruitment of the new team took place. Verve brought in a variety of press and PR specialists, to provide an interim service. In addition to ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the communications office, they worked to develop and introduce new systems and approaches, which helped the council radically improve its internal and external communications.
Media training services
Verve delivers bespoke media skills training courses including beginners, intermediate and master classes. Our approach combines theory and ‘to camera’ practice. All our tried and tested programmes are completely flexible and can be adapted to meet your needs in the private, voluntary and public sectors. For local authorities, we offer specific packages for councillors and officers wanting to freshen up their approach and learn new skills.
If you would like to know more about our media relations training, please download our brochure.