Media First

Media First Specialists in communication and media training Media First was founded over 30 years ago.

Initially, we specialised in media training before evolving to help our clients with their wider communications challenges. Today, although still called Media First, we are ultimately known as specialists in communications training.

An inspiring and truly fabulous day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!🌺We were so proud to see the talented designers we tr...
29/05/2025

An inspiring and truly fabulous day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!🌺

We were so proud to see the talented designers we trained absolutely shine—handling the media buzz like seasoned professionals🎥Watching them confidently share the powerful stories behind their gardens was a real highlight😊

The Project Giving Back initiative continues to move and inspire, with each garden telling a story of hope, purpose, and impact—and earning well-deserved medals along the way!

Huge thanks to the .giving.back team, Jennie Spears for inviting out team to a magical day full of passion, purpose, and beauty.

To the incredible designers we caught up with— Jo Thompson FSGD FLI, Joe Perkins, Zoe Claymore Nigel Dunnett, Thomas Hoblyn, Duncan Hall, Nick Burton Garden Design and Ryan McMahon🪴—what a joy to see your hard work come to life on the world’s biggest horticultural stage. We hope you’ve had time to rest and celebrate!🥳

And here’s to the legacy of these remarkable gardens as they move to their permanent homes with:
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13/05/2025

The news is getting out there about Thirty Seven. Get in touch to book a demo with one of the team today.

Sun’s out, media skills out—shaping confident voices and powerful presentations in Wembley☀️💪💻                          ...
01/05/2025

Sun’s out, media skills out—shaping confident voices and powerful presentations in Wembley☀️💪💻

What makes a work trip better than bumping into two Mr Men in the airport?  Thomas and Lucy are on route to Frankfurt, G...
09/04/2025

What makes a work trip better than bumping into two Mr Men in the airport? Thomas and Lucy are on route to Frankfurt, Germany to deliver some training🇩🇪✈️

Any guesses where we’ve been training this week? Here’s a clue: it’s a place steeped in history🏰, famous for its Viking ...
08/04/2025

Any guesses where we’ve been training this week? Here’s a clue: it’s a place steeped in history🏰, famous for its Viking heritage, spooky ghost stories👻, and delicious chocolate 🍫

Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Had an amazing time filming in Southampton today,  Big thanks to them for letting us take over...
25/03/2025

Lights, camera, action! 🎬

Had an amazing time filming in Southampton today, Big thanks to them for letting us take over their internal studio space for our training session! 🎥

This week was a whirlwind— delivering training for over 20 amazing clients from our studios and up and down the UK.   Th...
21/03/2025

This week was a whirlwind— delivering training for over 20 amazing clients from our studios and up and down the UK. Then we rounded the week off back at Winnersh with staff training and development to ensure we’re always improving and striving for the best. Time to recharge and bring on next week! 💪

Work trip… or a sneaky winter getaway?😏✈️ Vic, Tommo and Lucy swapped the office desks for ancient ruins🏛️, emails for e...
20/03/2025

Work trip… or a sneaky winter getaway?😏✈️ Vic, Tommo and Lucy swapped the office desks for ancient ruins🏛️, emails for epic views🏞️ and mezze inbetween meetings🥙
Who says work can’t come with a little adventure?🎥💻

🚨 PR ALERT! 🚨 HS2 faces backlash after spending £20k on a LEGO model of a station! 🏗️ The eye-catching construction aime...
19/03/2025

🚨 PR ALERT! 🚨 HS2 faces backlash after spending £20k on a LEGO model of a station! 🏗️ The eye-catching construction aimed to boost public understanding but sparked a media storm. This "greatest spending blunder" raises questions about crisis communication and spending scrutiny. 💰💔

Remember, sometimes it’s the small details that can affect your reputation. Is your crisis plan ready for unexpected headlines? 🧐 keep crisis communication plans up to date! 📊✨

model built damaging headlines

What crisis comms lessons can you learn from the latest series of negative headlines about HS2? And what else does it tell you about talking to the media?

Here are eight tips from our social media training courses, to help those of us who have to pick up the pieces when thin...
19/03/2025

Here are eight tips from our social media training courses, to help those of us who have to pick up the pieces when things go wrong on social media. https://bit.ly/2qkxaBL

HS2 recently faced backlash after spending £20,000 on a Lego model of a new station, sparking negative media coverage. W...
19/03/2025

HS2 recently faced backlash after spending £20,000 on a Lego model of a new station, sparking negative media coverage. While aimed at engaging the public, this PR blunder raises questions about spending on an already controversial project.

Key takeaway? Always assess reputational risks and involve your comms team in big decisions.

Read what we have to say about it in our latest blog: How a Lego model built damaging headlines https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0hCYz20

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What crisis comms lessons can you learn from the latest series of negative headlines about HS2? And what else does it tell you about talking to the media?

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