Training and Seminars

We offer a wide range of training and seminar courses in a variety of applications:
This is not a comprehensive list, and each of these topics will be tailored to suit
your organization.

Social Marketing and Media Promotion

What is Marketing
Identifying Target Markets
Message Development Process

Working Effectively with the Media-Interviewing

How To Pull off an Effective Interview
Framing the Issue
The Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Your Rights/Reporter’s Rights
The Difference in Television, Radio & Newspapers

Getting the Message Out

Broadcast Television (general characteristics)
*Public Service Announcements (PSA’s)
*Paid Advertising
*Writing for TV

Radio (general characteristics)
*PSA’s
*Radio Wrap-arounds
*Mentions

Print Media (general characteristics)
*What Types of Newspapers are out there?
*Writing for Print
*Editorial Boards/Letters to the Editor

Networking

Defining Networking
Sphere of Influence
Networking Traits and Tips
Maintaining Your Network

Working With Coalitions/In Partnerships
(Coalition Building)

Designing the Coalition
Who are the Players?
Bringing Groups Together
Successful Partnerships
Do’s and Don’ts

Building a Strategic Media Promotion Plan

How to be a Strong Policy Advocate

Lobbying Techniques
Grasstops (Key Gatekeepers)
Grassroots
How to Communicate with your Lawmaker
Massaging your Message