Media Training Programs

Learn to Share Your Story with Confidence

When the world is watching, what you say matters most. We help your leaders become brave storytellers who know exactly what to say.

Whether you need to get ready for a big interview, fix a problem, or explain a tricky plan, we give your team the tools to be ready for anything. We help you stay calm, speak clearly, and make sure the truth is always heard.

The Essential Message Training

Message Readiness

This foundational tier is designed for rapid preparation, focusing on core messaging and essential interview techniques for spokespersons who need immediate competency.

Feature

Description

Ideal For

Duration

1-Hour Intensive Session (Virtual)

Focus

Mastering the Rule of Three key messages, bridging techniques, and handling hostile questions (e.g., "no comment").

City & Gov Leaders, Thought Leadership, key staff, or spokespersons new to media engagement.

Key Deliverables

Personalized Message Triangle document; review of 2 practice interviews (on-camera or audio).

Price: $750.00

Format

Highly focused review of client policy/issue; drill-based practice sessions.

Urgent Preparation: Preparing for a scheduled, non-crisis interview.

Crisis & Visibility Readiness Training

Advanced Spokesperson Coaching

This comprehensive tier builds on the essentials, integrating crisis communication protocols and advanced strategies for proactive media engagement and high-stakes interviews (e.g., live television).

Feature

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Ideal For

Duration

4-Hour Comprehensive Day Session

In-Person

Focus

Crisis Simulation Drills (e.g., handling breaking news, negative inquiries); techniques for appearing on live TV and managing Q&A sessions. Message framing, and camera team.

Executive leadership (Mayors, Agency Directors), Crisis Communications teams, and regular media contacts.

Key Deliverables

3 professionally recorded on-camera interviews with detailed playback analysis; customized Crisis Communication Talking Points template.

Strategic Preparation: Leaders who frequently engage with local or national media.

Format

Deep dive into non-verbal communication and visual presence; scenario-based role-playing tailored to the client's biggest policy threats.

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Thought Leadership & Advocacy Masterclass

This premium consulting tier prepares leaders and staff to utilize media platforms to actively drive policy narratives, elevate their profile, and shape public opinion over the long term.

Feature

Description

Ideal For

Duration

6-Hour Full-Day Masterclass or three 2-Hour Sessions featuring one hosted session with a journalist in addition to Culture 44 staff.

The CEO, Mayor, or principal thought leader driving the organizational or policy narrative.

Focus

Strategies to clarify and strengthen message, High-level strategies to write and pitch successful op-eds; Tactics to to use social media to amplify earned media; advanced debate techniques and panel discussion preparation.

Key Deliverables

Full Media Strategy Audit; personalized Thought Leadership Plan targeting specific outlets; access to 3 months of follow-up advisory coaching.

Long-Term Impact: Leaders who need to become the definitive voice in their policy sector.

Format

Focus on narrative control, framing policy concepts, and utilizing data for persuasive public speaking and media appearances.

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