Media Services

At Pattiesmuir we believe that it’s not just first impressions that count, but every impression. And for that reason, every professional should be media trained.

Even if you never envisage putting yourself in front of a camera, media training can give you that critical edge when giving a presentation, being interviewed for a job, writing an application, and promoting a business. In today’s world it’s an incredibly valuable skillset, and one worth investing in.

Our collective expertise includes over 40 years of working for and with the media, spanning journalism, production, research, public relations, and promotion. We have worked behind the scenes, at the coalface, and been the experts that journalists want to speak to. We’ve had that article that got global attention, we’ve organised that stunt and given that soundbite that made front page news, we’ve had those interviews where you come away buzzing with confidence, and we’ve had the odd car crash and learned from it. 

Our media credits include BBC TV and radio, STV News, NewsWeek, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Sunday Post, The Herald, The National, the Scottish Daily Mail, talkTV and talkRADIO, Xinhua News, The Conversation, Brave New Europe, the Irish Examiner, Salon.com, and more. Needless to say, we benefit from an extensive book of contacts.

All this means we can offer a wide range of training and services tailored to your needs and budget, including:

• Interview training and public speaking

• Writing for the media

• Content production

• Media engagement and routes to media coverage

• Public relations (subject to our ethical policies)

Whether you’re just starting out, have that story or business that you need the world to know about, want to make your big idea ‘pop’ on the page or screen, or need some enhanced training to prepare for that big day in the spotlight, we’re here to help.