About Us
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Our History
Journalist, Doug Weller, founded Corporate Media Services in 2004 after a distinguished career in journalism spanning more than 30 years. Doug's journalistic expertise and extensive insight into the operations of the media and presentation style are of great advantage to clients.
See examples of Doug Weller's ABC TV News and Current Affairs presentations:
Doug Weller lectured in journalism for six years at RMIT University, Melbourne. He draws on the educational skills gained while teaching at this prestigious school of journalism in formulating Corporate Media Services' media training, services and resources.
Experienced and knowledgeable Corporate Media Services trainers keep abreast of the changing media landscape and impart their skills and wisdom to clients through discussions about the media, media trends, practical exercises and personal experience.
Our clients include a number of leading commercial, educational and service organisations, both in the public and private sectors.
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Why choose us?
Corporate Media Services caters for beginners and those with more advanced media skills. Media training can be customised to enable any curriculum combination.
Media training includes practical interview exercises and a professional TV-news cameraperson films all presentations, which are then reviewed for immediate feedback by the training team.
Corporate Media Services' trainers cover all mediums; print, radio, television and online.
Participants are given the only copy of their training tape or DVD at the end of the training to ensure their privacy; this allows trainees to review their performances at a later date (no other copies of the interview are made unless requested).
Corporate Media Services works closely with clients to develop a full range of customised media training that enhances the skills of staff members.
Media Training is specifically targeted to all staff members within organisations depending on their current media skills and level of interaction with the media.
Confidence building and empowerment of the participants are at the core of our training philosophy.
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Meet our team
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Doug Weller established Corporate Media Services in 2004. He has been a consultant media trainer since 1996. Doug brings to his training programs 30 years experience in journalism. Doug Weller Profile Page |
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Janet England is one of Australia's most respected public relations professionals and media trainers with 20 years experience in journalism, public affairs, media management and corporate and government relations. |
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Sandy Kaye has more than 25 years experience in all areas of the media. She has worked with every TV network in Australia on projects as diverse as news, current affairs, light entertainment and variety both in front of and behind the cameras. |
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Karalee Tilvern has been a journalist for more than ten years working for newspapers and magazines as well as TV and radio networks. |
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Lisa Cozens As Corporate Media Services’ liaison for current and prospective clients, Lisa’s responsibilities include seamless communication and prompt service delivery for our clientele. |
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Brett Jenkin is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Corporate Media Services. He also coordinates our team of trainers. He has been instrumental in coordinating the services provided by the company and is the primary support for the Director and trainers. |
Testimonials
"Excellent" Bernie Carolan CEO, Metlink
"Excellent. One of the most useful training sessions I've ever been involved in" Dr Hilde Lovegrove Associate Dean, Deakin University
"Doug Weller delivers fantastic media training. His messages were clear, fun, informative, entertaining and - most importantly - covered all the critical areas that staff need to know about dealing with the media. Doug's sessions are also flexible enough to be tailored to meet my brief precisely" Kylie Sprague Manager Media & Communications, City of Greater Dandenong
"Brilliant. The training sessions provided had multiple applications for each of our members. We could not have been happier with the professionalism exhibited by Corporate Media Services" William Kestin CEO - APPA, Australasian Promotional Products Association Vice President - IFPPA, International Federation of Promotional Products Associations
"10/10. Down-to-earth. Had the knowledge. First rate presentation" Louise D'Archy Regional Manager, Coles Myer Supermarkets
"Excellent. They know their business. they give pragmatic advice. Easily digested presentation" Dr Rob Moodie CEO, VicHealth
"Fabulous. Professional and informative. Wish I'd done it earlier" Rose Hodge Councillor, Surf Coast Shire
"Fantastic" Ron Stoop Manager - Asset Strategy & Environment, Powercorp
"Excellent!! First class" Natina Bonadonna Operations Manager, ANZ Margin Lending
"10/10 – Thanks for giving me the structure and confidence to deal with the media" Andrew Brewster Distributor Operations Manager, Tupperware
"Experienced, passionate, knowledgeable, wealth of knowledge, excellent! Keep doing what you are doing. Doug is vibrant & passionate about the subject & an excellent communicator" Heather Carr Mortgage Specialist Manager, ANZ
"Excellent! Very knowledgeable and experienced" Ian Coles CEO, EcoRecycle
"The media presentation was the highlight of the week. Thank you once again for the fantastic experience" Geraldine Ilott Finance/Administration Manager, Loreto Mandeville Hall
"Thanks for your teaching skills over the last month Excellent! Interactive learning from a professional with years of experience in the field" Darren Saffin Accounts Manager, Porter Novelli
"Challenging," "entertaining," "in your face" are just a few of the words and phrases that spring to mind. It was fantastic and the take home value was very important to those members who will now be bursting at the seams to get in front of the media" Barry Upfold Chair, The Executive Connection
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Our Link Online
You can find the Corporate Media Services Website link/information on the following website pages
AIST - Getting your message across
http://www.aist.asn.au/Pages%5CDevelopment/AISTSeminars.aspx
AIST - How to handle the media in a crisis
http://www.aist.asn.au/Pages/Footer/SubPage_Media/ConfPres/CMSF08.aspx
AMA Tasmania - TasTalk Magazine Leadership and Media Training
http://www.amatas.com.au/index.php?item=file&target=tastalk200610
AMA Victoria - Communications and Media Skills Conference
http://www.amavic.com.au/page/Media/Media_Releases/2007/
Christine_Nixon_to_lead_media_skills_conference/
Australian Human Rights Commission Living Spirit Muslim Women and Human Rights Project
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination/livingspirit/3.html
Brownbook.net - Open Business Directory anyone can edit
http://www.brownbook.net
dLook - an Australian Online Business Directory
http://www.dlook.com.au
Enterprise Search - Promoting Australian Businesses Online
http://www.enterprisesearch.com.au
Find Articles - Spin Doctors - Australian Business Intelligence
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4692/is_200706/ai_n25171602
GMA - Handling the Media
http://gmaa.asn.au/files/VIC%20BRB%20June%202006.htm
Hello Cocky - Australian Business Directory
http://www.hellococky.com.au
Hot Frog - Company Profile Corporate Media Services
http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Doug-Weller
ICMI - Speakers Bureau Doug Weller
http://www.icmi.com.au/Speaker/Media/Doug_Weller/Biography
iList - Australian Business Directory
http://www.ilist.com.au
is Verified - Online Business Verification
http://www.isverified.org
LinkedIn - Business Networking
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/829/800
Melbourne Press Club - Judges
http://www.pressclubonline.com/judges
Melbourne University - Masterclass with Doug Weller
http://uninews.unimelb.edu.au/view.php?articleID=3526
Melbourne ZPages - Local Business Directory
http://melbourne.zpages.com.au
Newcomers Network - where we advertise the Corporate Media Services enterprise
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com
Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) - PR Media Training Doug Weller
http://www.pria.com.au/events/id/49430/title/PR%20Media%20Training
CPE PR Media Training
http://www.pria.com.au/sitebuilder/state/knowledge/asset/files/92/cpe2008flyer.pdfPR Media Training
http://www.pria.com.au/events/id/184
RMIT University - PR Media Training Course for the School of Applied Communication
http://www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/brochure/200/s200047.pdf
RVA Australia - Annual Conference of the Retirement Village Association
http://www.rvadvantage.com.au/Program/tabid/597/Default.aspx
Short Courses Victoria CPE - PR Media Training
http://www.shortcourses.vic.gov.au/searchdisplay.asp?crs=229406&prv_id=496
SourceWatch - Your guide to the names behind the news
http://www.sourcewatch.org
Start Local - Australia's Local Search Engine and Business Directory
http://www.startlocal.com.au
Yalwa - Free Business Directory
http://melbourne.yalwa.com.au
Yellow Book - Local A-Z Pages Nationwide
http://www.yellowbook.com.au
Yellow Pages - Australian Printed and Online Directory
http://www.yellow.com.au
http://www.yellowpages.com.au
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Our Training Philosophy
Our Approach
Corporate Media Services' objective is to provide interactive media training that is realistic and informative. Our practical approach to training applies realistic scenarios to prepare participants to effectively manage their own real life media situations.
All Corporate Media Services' trainers are experienced professionals who have recently worked in the media industry. They provide a fresh perspective and possess up-to-date media and communication skills.
Customisation
Corporate Media Services training programs are designed to suit a variety of training requirements. Our three core training options can be customised to suit any specific requirements that you or your organisation may have.
These options apply to all of our media training and media services. The options can be adapted for half-day, full-day or multi-day programs.
Training can be conducted at the client's premises or at other locations as arranged.
Corporate Media Services' trainers conduct all interviews in 'realistic environments'. This ensures participants gain the necessary skills to deal with journalists in the 'real media world'. Media training covers print, radio, television and online.
Confidentiality
Total confidentiality is assured. All Corporate Media Services' trainers sign a strict confidentiality agreement before each training program to ensure nothing of a private or confidential nature is discussed outside the training room.
What is discussed in the training room, stays in the training room.
Find out more information about us
To find out more information about us and our professional and confidential media training please contact us.