Rough House Media

Rough House Media Rough House equips you with the skills, techniques and confidence to improve your media relations. We make the media work for you.

Rough House is a purpose-driven company which provides media and presentation training courses, video and podcast production, media consultancy, social media management, and crisis management. All our services are tailor-made for each individual client and we work closely with your team to ensure they meet your precise needs. We work with a wide range of clients including global and national insti

tutions and SMEs, and we have a particular specialism in the public, not for profit and charitable sector.

It's generally accepted that spokespeople should avoid saying "no comment" in response to questions - and it's a point w...
01/08/2025

It's generally accepted that spokespeople should avoid saying "no comment" in response to questions - and it's a point we always advise during our media training courses.
The next question from delegates is always "what should I say instead?" While the answer depends on the specific question and the context of the interview, there are some alternatives phrases which it is worth having up your sleeve if you know you're going into a potentially contentious interview. Here are 16 of them to get you started.



https://roughhousemedia.co.uk/alternatives-to-no-comment/

Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill.Planning, pitching and introducing the session, involv...
31/07/2025

Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill.

Planning, pitching and introducing the session, involving everyone, promoting audience engagement, dealing with difficult panellists and ending the discussion can all be a challenge.

Our panel facilitation training workshop provides delegates with the techniques & confidence they need to chair panel debates effectively.

It is delivered by BBC presenter Martine Croxall and is highly interactive, blending theory with practical exercises.

Are you confident that your organisation could prevent a tricky situation becoming a full-blown crisis? In an emergency,...
31/07/2025

Are you confident that your organisation could prevent a tricky situation becoming a full-blown crisis? In an emergency, good communication is key. We can help you create a robust crisis communication strategy & deal with the media at critical times. Our courses are tailored to each individual client, and are highly interactive, to ensure your team gains the skills and confidence they need to communicate during a crisis. Contact us on 020 8332 6200 or [email protected] to find out more.

In an interview, the journalist will probably ask a series of open and closed questions. Here is how to answer them to e...
30/07/2025

In an interview, the journalist will probably ask a series of open and closed questions. Here is how to answer them to ensure you make the most of the chance to make your point. http://ow.ly/PeUB6

: if you're being interviewed, have confidence. Remember, the journalist needs you, you are an expert in your field - a...
29/07/2025

: if you're being interviewed, have confidence. Remember, the journalist needs you, you are an expert in your field - and you'll generally know more than them.

29/07/2025

: your brain is a giant filing cabinet full of information which could potential answer a questions in an interview. The more you prepare in advance, considering the points you want to make & how to illustrate them, the easier it will be to pull out the correct answer.

Are you sure a tricky situation won’t become a ? What steps can you take in advance to prevent this happening? Effectiv...
28/07/2025

Are you sure a tricky situation won’t become a ? What steps can you take in advance to prevent this happening? Effective planning can help get on top of difficult issues fast & contain reputational damage. Talk to us about our the support. [email protected]

: "Every press release needs a compelling headline and introduction to capture a journalist's attention" Ann Wright, Ro...
25/07/2025

: "Every press release needs a compelling headline and introduction to capture a journalist's attention" Ann Wright, Rough House Media

Looking to improve your media skills and confidence? Look no further than Rough House Media's expertly tailored courses....
24/07/2025

Looking to improve your media skills and confidence? Look no further than Rough House Media's expertly tailored courses.

Our bespoke courses are tailored to each individual delegate and client, ensuring that you receive the training that you need to succeed.

With interactive sessions and practical exercises, including mock interviews, you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to make your point effectively whether interviewed for print, radio or TV.

Contact us on 020 8332 6200 or [email protected] to find out more.

Today we're running a course - the latest session for a client we first worked with almost 10 years ago!
24/07/2025

Today we're running a course - the latest session for a client we first worked with almost 10 years ago!

Becoming the media's go-to expert in your field can be a fabulous opportunity both for an individual and for their organ...
23/07/2025

Becoming the media's go-to expert in your field can be a fabulous opportunity both for an individual and for their organisation. It raises your profile, increases your credibility and boosts your influence. Here are seven ways to become the media's go-to expert in your field. https://bit.ly/3rnBQmZ

remember, however friendsly a reporter may be, they always want a story, so if you reveal one, they'll want to use it
22/07/2025

remember, however friendsly a reporter may be, they always want a story, so if you reveal one, they'll want to use it

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Our services include media and presentation training courses, video and podcast production, media consultancy, social media management, and crisis management. All our services are tailor-made for each individual client and we work closely with your team to ensure they meet your precise needs. We work with a wide range of clients including global corporates, entrepreneurs and SMEs, and we have a particular specialism in the public, not for profit and charitable sector.