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Media Training:  Practical Approaches to Being an Effective Spokesperson

An interview or press conference offers an organization its best chance to make a good impression and to get its message to the public. Media Relations: Be Your Own  Spokesperson teaches ways a company, organization or individual can prepare for both welcome and unwelcome media attention. Instruction will be provided on ways to work with the media in various interview situations. Real-life examples and interview practice sessions will be featured.

The program will be led by William Wampler and Kathy Still, both of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. UVa-Wise operates the SVTDC.

Wampler serves as a Senior Lecturer for UVa-Wise. He also is a member of the General Assembly, representing the 40th District in the Senate of Virginia since 1988.

Kathy Still serves as the assistant director of college relations at UVa-Wise. She previously had worked more than 20 years as a reporter for the Bristol Herald Courier and The Post.

The media training workshop teaches ways a company, organization or individual can prepare for both welcome and unwelcome media attention.

This two day program will also focus on:

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