Media Services

Corporate Media Services provides a range of professional and confidential Media Services.

Media Consulting

Media Strategy Development

Public Relations Consulting

Communication Skills Training

Public Speaking Presentation Skills Training

Conference Presentations

Guest Speaking

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Media Consulting

For many organisations, managers and leaders the media can seem complex, confusing and even threatening.

Our Media Consulting allows us to understand your business and your media needs. We learn about you, your organisation and your issues.

We then give you advice that helps you understand what you can do about your media situation; both its implications and consequences.

This may lead to developing a media strategy or undergoing training. Either way, we will prepare a written summary that you can study with your colleagues.

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Media Strategy Development

In order to communicate effectively with and through the media, you must have a clear strategy.

Your objectives must be focused and clear. You must know why you wish to communicate with journalists and the media and how it will advantage you and your organisation.

A Media Strategy is your road map to media success. Corporate Media Services can develop a media strategy that works for you and your organisation.

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Public Relations Consulting

Public Relations Consulting services include:

Corporate Media Services is proud to have provided advisory and teaching support to the RMIT University Public Relations Division since 2000. This has included contributions to public relations short courses, including the Public Relations Certificate.

Some of the areas covered in these public relations programs include:

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Communication Skills Training

How many times have you left a meeting or presentation and thought "What was all that about?"

Can your staff effectively communicate with your clients and their colleagues?

Many people make simple and fundamental mistakes in trying to communicate with staff, clients and stakeholders.

Communication Skills Training is structured to give participants the skills to effectively and confidently communicate their message. You will learn the following:

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Public Speaking Presentation Skills Training

Many people rate Public Speaking as the thing they fear the most. However, in today's business world, public speaking and an ability to deliver professional and dynamic presentations is essential.

The Presentation Skills Training gives participants the tools to improve their public speaking and presentation skills. The training aims to improve confidence and presentation impact.

Public speaking and presentations should be enjoyed and embraced, not feared. You will learn the following:

Your Presentation

Your Message

Your Audience

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Speaking and Presentations

Q How long is too long for a presentation?
A Research has shown that the average participant begins to lose concentration after 7 minutes. Keep your presentation short and sharp, ask questions and wait for the audience to answer. Use props that illustrate your topic.

Q Should I personalise my presentation?
A Yes. Understand your audience. Make sure the presentation is relevant. While you are preparing your presentation you should be asking yourself “Who is my audience” “What is my objective”. Customising the presentation, or making it personal for the audience, reinforces their learning. You want to audience to hear your presentation, but also learn from it and retain the information you have imparted. 

Q Timing?
A It is essential you get this right.  Stick to your allotted time. Make sure you have timed your presentation beforehand to ensure you don’t go over time. If you go over time you may be asked to finish before you are ready. If you go under time people may feel short-changed. 

Q What if I am nervous?
A Extra preparation here is essential. Take the heat off yourself by involving the audience early. Short video clips or overheads can take the focus off you at any time. Take deep breaths before you speak and don’t rush - the audience isn’t going anywhere.  Speak Slowly. Don’t be concerned if you make a mistake or trip over a word, just keep going like nothing happened. Rehearse!!

Q Can I pause during my presentation?
A Yes. This is not only a very effective way of getting audience attention it also allows you to gather your thoughts. What seems like a long pause for you, will probably only be very brief.

Q Where do I look during the presentation?
A Try to make eye contact with as many as people as possible, but don’t get distracted by your audience.    

Q Equipment and venue?
A Don’t sabotage yourself by being unaware of the type of equipment you will be using during your presentation. Arrive early and become familiar with all the equipment, layout of the room and presentation areas. Inform the AV staff of your requirements. If possible, do a rehearsal at the venue.  

Q What do I wear?
A You want people to take notice of your presentation, not your outfit. Wear plain but professional clothes. Very bright colours or unusual bright patterns can distract participants.

Q What apparel should I avoid?
A You should avoid heavy bulky jackets, large scarfs or wraps and materials that allow light to shine through. Avoid anything too low cut, distracting or untidy. Avoid big and bulky pieces of jewellery.

Q How do I finish off?
A Recap. Make sure everyone hears your main points again. “Let me finish on this very important note...” Or “In summary, the three things I’d like you to remember from today are…”

Q Should I stay at the end of my presentation?
A Yes. Those who really enjoyed your presentation may want to chat afterwards. These are the people who were really impressed with you and what you had to say. They may need to ask more questions. Make sure you have time to stay and chat to these people after your presentation. 

Q Should I hand out a copy of my presentation afterwards?
A Yes. But keep your notes concise, no waffling. If possible, retain some of the detail from your presentation and ad-lib, so people will listen to you, rather than read your presentation while you are speaking.  

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Conference Presentations

These are lively, interactive, multi-media presentations which explain what drives the media and journalists.

They are suitable for conferences of any size, in any location around the world (some notice may be required).

The Conference Presentations are so well received that, many organisations now include them as a regular conference feature.

Media workshops can be included as part of a conference presentation package to add a more intensive practical element. You will learn the following:

We have presented at the following conferences:

Date Conference Details Location Topic Presenter
30 April 10 City of Greater Dandenong - Management Conference Cape Schank Resort Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller

23 April 10

Economic Development Australia Victoria Chapter - 'Cutting Through the Noise' Moonee Valley Racecourse Victoria Using and Handling the Medi Doug Weller
27-28 Mar 10 Deakin University –The Deakin Business School Deakin Management Centre, Waurn Ponds, Australia How To Communicate Effectively With The Media In A Crisis Doug Weller
30 Oct 09 City of Melbourne - Australian National Parking Workshop City of Melbourne Council Chambers Handling and Using the Media Karalee Tilvern
25-26 July 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Development Conference Novotel Forest Resort Creswick Vic Snake in the Grass: Managing the Media before it manages you Doug Weller
8-9 April 09 Deakin University –The Deakin Business School Deakin Management Centre, Waurn Ponds, Australia How To Communicate Effectively With The Media In A Crisis Doug Weller
26 Mar 09 Municipal Association of Victoria CBD Melbourne How To Communicate Effectively With The Media In 2009 Doug Weller

5 Mar 08

The Australian Society for Media Research

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Getting Your Message Across In The Media

Doug Weller

1-4 June 08

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand
Annual Conference - Emerging into the Sunshine

Hyatt Regency Resort, Coolum, Queensland, Australia

Dealing With The Media And Staying Credible

Doug Weller

18-19 Mar 08

Deakin University –The Deakin Business School

Deakin Management Centre, Waurn Ponds, Australia

How To Deal With The Media In A Crisis

Doug Weller

31 Jan 08

CMSF 2008 – Super ‘Shaping the Nation for the Future’

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Australia

How To Deal With The Media In A Crisis

Doug Weller

14 Nov 07

AdvantAge07

The Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, Australia

The Media- Controlling It/ Using It

Doug Weller

16 July 07

Australian Medical Association – Leadership & Media

Melbourne,
Australia

How To Get Your Message Across In The Media

Doug Weller

25 May 07

Aged Care QLD

Caloundra,
Queensland,
Australia

Communicating With The Media

Doug Weller

8-9 Feb 07

The Alfred Hospital

Melbourne,
Australia

How To Get Your Message Across In The Media

Doug Weller

22-23 Mar 07

Deakin University –The Deakin Business School

Deakin Management Centre,
Waurn Ponds,
Australia

How To Deal With The Media In A Crisis

Doug Weller & Karalee Tilvern

28 Aug 05

Australian Professional Products Association

Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

Communicating With The Media

Doug Weller

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Guest Speaking

Corporate Media Services is regularly invited to be a part of corporate and business events and media information sessions.

If you would like us to provide a guest speaker, be part of a panel or provide a more formal presentation to your group, please contact us with your request. Special rates are available for not for profit organisations.

The following is a summarised list of our Guest Speaking engagements. For confidentiality reasons, not all organisation names are listed.

Date Guest Speaking Details Location Topic Presenter
5 June 10 Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia How The Media Works; Media Language; Media Conferences
Media Contacts; Media Events; Print, Radio,TV
Doug Weller
13 May 10 The Executive Conneciton Sydney, Australia Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller
12 May 10 The Executive Connection Sydney, Australia Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller
4 May 10 The Executive Connection Sydney, Australia Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller
10 Feb 10 RMIT & Design Victoria Professional Development Program Geelong, Victoria, Australia Designing a Media Relations Policy Doug Weller
26 Nov 09 RMIT & Design Victoria Professional Development Program Melbourne, Victoria Australia Designing a Media Relations Policy Doug Weller
6 Nov 09 The Executive Connection Bowral, NSW, Australia Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller
2 July 09 The Executive Connection Adelaide, South Australia Handling and Using the Media Doug Weller
7 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
6 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
5 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Wangaratta, Victoria Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
4 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Sale, Victoria, Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
3 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
1 May 09 Municipal Association of Victoria - Councillor Induction Program Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Media and Communication Fundamentals Doug Weller
18 Oct 08 Continuing Professional Education PR - Media Training RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Dealing With The Media With Confidence Doug Weller
7 Oct 08 Graduate Diploma (Public Relations) RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia How To Deal With Journalists Doug Weller
13 Sept 08 Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia How The Media Works; Media Language; Media Releases; Media Conferences, Contacts, Events; Print, Radio, TV Doug Weller
14 Aug 08 The Executive Connection Sydney, Australia The Media - Controlling It/Using it Doug Weller
9 Aug 08 Continuing Professional Education PR - Media Training RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
How The Media Works; Media Language; Media Releases; Media Conferences; Media Contacts;
Media Events; Print, Radio,TV
Doug Weller
31 May 08 RMIT – Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations – How To Conduct A Media Conference Doug Weller
24 May 08 RMIT – Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations - Radio Doug Weller
6 May 08 RMIT – Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations - TV Doug Weller
15 April 08 The Executive Connection Brisbane, Australia The Media - Controlling It/Using It Doug Weller
6 Oct 07 RMIT – Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
TV Workshop Doug Weller
22 Sept 07 RMIT – Public Relations Certificate RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
TV Workshop Doug Weller
15 Sept 07 RMIT RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations – Radio Doug Weller
28 Aug 07 RMIT RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations - TV Doug Weller
19 Aug 07 The Executive Connection Sydney,
Australia
The Media - Controlling It/Using It Doug Weller
2 June 07 Continuing Professional Education PR - Media Training RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
How The Media Works; Media Language; Media Releases; Media Conferences; Media Contacts;
Media Events; Print, Radio, TV
Doug Weller
24 May 07 The Executive Connection Adelaide,
Australia
The Media - Controlling It/Using It Doug Weller
12 May 07 RMIT RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations - TV Doug Weller
05 May 07 RMIT RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations – Radio Doug Weller
17 April 07 RMIT RMIT University, Melbourne,
Australia
Media Relations – How To conduct A Media Conference Doug Weller

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To find out more information about our professional and confidential media services please contact us.