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BlogGrant Ainsley writes about things in the news media that interest him. Hopefully they’ll interest you too. |
Before you pick up the phone to make your next business call make sure you re ready to leave a great voicemail. Here s how.
If you want to become a better public speaker, just watch how the pros do it and try to copy some of their moves.
What would life be like if hundreds of the biggest newspapers in Canada closed their doors? It now seems like a a bigger possibility than ever.
The name Donald Trump and the words media training don t go together and here s why.
It s the morning after. Donald Trump will become President Trump in a matter of weeks. What will happen to the news media as a result?
There are good and bad ways to do interviews with the news media. Here are my top 10 dos when it comes to media interviews.
Turn on the TV or listen to people speak and far too many are adding needless words or using redundant phrases.
Donald Trump and his supports are blaming the news media for their problems. Here s why they re wrong.
There are two reasons why leaving a printed newspaper is so difficult, but it s time to embrace the digital version.
After over 50 years of reading the Edmonton Journal newspaper, I have decided to say goodbye to my morning ritual.
Here s a way to avoid potential landmines the next time you speak in public.
The life of a journalist is much different than a generation ago. The news is delivered faster, but that s not always for the best.
As we write more and talk less in our daily lives, communication is a lost art for many. Here are 8 great ways to communicate.
Need media training and want it in a safe environment? It s available for you online.
What happened behind closed doors to prepare Ryan Lochte to face the media must have been fascinating, but also predictable.
Almost everyone gets nervous when they begin speaking in public. Here are 5 things you need to do to stay cool.
The controversial remarks by US goalkeeper Hope Solo should make every manager check to make sure they have a Communications Policy.
Need to have a difficult conversation with someone at work? Follow these four steps and you ll be fine.
It s been 25 years since I left the media business. Since then the news biz has undergone three major changes.
A summer holiday took me to a place that too few people from my area travel to. It is too bad because I got to use Canadian dollars.
Here are 4 things you need to do BEFORE you hit the stage to make your presentation better.
Now you have your speech ready to go. Great. here are four things to do on stage to make your presentation rock.
Stop talking if you want to be a better communicator. Listen more and ask great questions instead.
Millions of people around the world are making money online. I ve just launched a new online media training series and here s how you can sell your expertise online too...