Welcome to the September edition of Media Manoeuvres', Media Matters.
> Feature Article
Managing your company’s reputation in a legal battle
With a mix of fascination and horror, we watch the media circus that accompanies sensational courtroom stories on the television news.
Thank god it’s not me, we all think. However, increased regulation and litigation mean more and more organisations are likely to find themselves embroiled in a court case.
In this article, we look at the best ways to manage the opportunities and risks of courtroom communications.
> Media Bloopers
> Expert Media Commentary
Media Manoeuvres Managing Director, Sam Elam, talks to the principal of Brighton Grammar School, Michael Urwin, about his recent ‘trial by media’ experiences.
In this interview, Michael provides tips on how to reduce anxiety when you are in the media hot seat; the negatives and positives when dealing with the media in a crisis and how Brighton Grammar will move forward from this experience. View the highlights of this interview in a six minute edit or view the unedited version in its entirety via the links.
Media Manoeuvres represents a number of independent schools, including Brighton Grammar, providing reputation management, issues management, media training and crisis management.
> Media Moments Quick Quiz
Win a copy of The Google Story by entering our two minute Quick Quiz.
Winner of the March edition’s quiz was Louise Reynolds from ACER Press who received a copy of Ray Martin’s autobiography Ray: Stories Of My Life.
> Commonly Misused Words
> Books...Books...Books
The Google Story is the definitive account of one of the most remarkable organisations of our time. Based on scrupulous research and extraordinary access to Google, this book takes you inside the creation and growth of a company that has become so familiar, its name is now part of the lexicon.
You have two chances to win a copy of this book – complete our two minute Quick Quiz or give us feedback on our lead article.
> Courses
Media Manoeuvres offers a range of courses designed specifically for communications personnel and senior managers. These full day courses in Melbourne and Sydney will keep your media skills up-to-date and keep you on top of the game!
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>New website
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