During a high level issue or crisis, failing to address poor communication can lead you to significant challenges, including confusion, misinformation, and a loss of trust among stakeholders. Ineffective communication…
As the year draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners and connections for making Communication & Media Manoeuvres an integral part of…
There’s nothing that can make someone look more guilty when leaving a court appearance than running away from reporters! But the journalist seems to have been prepared for this situation…
The advantages of media and presentation skills training are plentiful. But we know there are hurdles to gathering a whole team of employees in one place at one time for…
In an age where social media dominates, it’s becoming increasingly common for corporate mishaps to go viral, and increasingly important for media spokespeople to manage the fallout effectively and authentically.…
By Media Manoeuvres Director, Sam Elam The vast media landscape continues to change at a rapid rate and companies, their media spokespeople and their brands are now facing an immense…
Many a motivational quote has been uttered about the word reputation. For one, celebrated US investor Warren Buffett is often quoted as saying: “It takes 20 years to build a…
Is It True?In this revealing book, Auckland based writer Max Cryer uncovers the truth or otherwise of facts and beliefs we may have always been told are true, but which on closer examination may not be. In a wide-ranging book encompassing social history, language, music, politics, food, sport, the natural world and much more, this book explores the truth behind some of our most cherished beliefs. (more…)
Sam Elam Managing Director, of Media Manoeuvres talks about the way media works, media training and big stories like a Royal baby the birth of Prince George and Kevin Rudd’s…
The Australian, December 10th 2012 Since announcing the "Become a Media Trainer" course for freelance and redundant journalists, Sam Elam (Managing Director of Media Manoeuvres), has received between 15 and 20 applications…
After years as a print, television or radio journalist, the turmoil of redundancy and the daunting prospect of an uncertain future in the hit-and-miss world of freelance journalism can seem…
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