Rise Above the Noise
Media Train – the Trusted Partner of Major International Agencies
Every year, we help hundreds of people gain the confidence and skills to master media interviews, presentations and public speaking in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. In person or online.
How we work
We are former international journalists who’ve seen the world from both sides of the camera and microphone.
We know what the media wants and we know what you want the world to hear.
We know how to grab audience attention and keep it.
Over 16 years we’ve developed online and in-person workshops that are fun, interactive and memorable.
We work with different cultures, nations and rapidly-changing media.
It starts from the moment you get in touch. We’ll build a workshop around your needs – when, where, how many people, and what you want them to take away when the event is over.
Want to change what people think, do or say?
We can help with
Media Interviews
The News Media are the fast track to public opinion. Learn how to craft messages that people will remember, and gain the confidence to deliver them effectively.
Messaging
We’ll help you turn words into smart message that are clear, compelling and catchy, helping you to advocate for change.
Presentations
Don’t be a PowerPoint bore. We’ll help you keep the audience focused on the messages you want them to take away.
Public Speaking
Talk like a TED star. We’ll help you with those panel discussions, internal meetings, and wherever you need to impress and convince.
Pitching
We’ve developed modules to help you advocate and persuade your audience, whether you’ve got 90 seconds or 90 minutes.
Who we’ve trained
Media Train clients are development agencies big and small, Not-For-Profits, governments and businesses. Whoever you are and whatever it is you have to say, we help you say it effectively.
Where we’ve trained
Why choose us?
We’ve never had a negative assessment of our workshops. Most score between 8 and 10 in our own evaluations of participants. Client evaluations are similar. We’ll provide references on request.
Meet the team
Oliver Wates, MT Director
Since becoming a full-time trainer in 1998, Oliver has worked in more than 60 countries around the world. While at home in Asia, Africa and Europe, his specialist areas are Latin America and the former Soviet Union.
Marian Hens, MT Director
Two decades of experience as a journalist, trainer and international communications consultant has seen Marian working with the public and private sector, from UN agencies to multinational companies.
Andy Hill, MT Director
Andy was a Reuters correspondent for 28 years and then a hands-on development professional. He has blended this experience to help hundreds of people confront the media microphone or speaker’s podium with confidence and skill, and to be remembered.