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Ann Wright @roughhouse01

Purpose driven media, crisis and presentation training at Rough House Media.

Joined July 2009
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Ann Wright@roughhouse01
2 Jan 2025
Rough House has decided to pause posting on Twitter for the moment. Please see our Linked In account for updates.
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How to handle the media spotlight - mailchi.mp/aa26d83f9aed/july…
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Focus on presentation skills training - mailchi.mp/92dfc2f3bd7d/feb-…
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Thanks! Not everyone likes coffee.
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@Pret
23 Feb 2025
Replying to @roughhouse01
Hi Ann, thank you for your tweet! We're really sorry to hear this and appreciate your feedback on the lack of decaf tea, the types of milk and the coffees that we have available. We have now passed on your feedback onto the internal teams for review. Have a great day!
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Podcast production & interview training - mailchi.mp/4f88d19d666e/feb-…
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Podcast production & interview training - mailchi.mp/655aa81fdcb1/feb-…
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With podcasting becoming increasingly part of the broadcast landscape, our podcast training is an essential A-Z for beginners. Find out more here. buff.ly/3CZCL5c #podcasting #podcasttraining
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As we sign off for the Christmas/New Year break, it only remains for us to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
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#tuesdaytips: if you make a statement in a crisis, and you are in the wrong, make sure you show you express concern for any victims, show that you are taking action to rectify the error, and, if possible, add some perspective & context. And for goodness sake, apologise!
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Before writing any story, the journalist will "cast" it with one of five main roles. If you are being interviewed, it is important to know which of these roles you are fulfilling, as this will determine the kind of questions you are asked. Find out more buff.ly/45PfAVM
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#fridayquote: "Even if it was a risk, we just had to go out and apologise. If we weren't human about it, we wouldn't have had a business anyway." Mark Selby, Wahaca
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When it comes to PR the power of the local press can sometimes be underestimated, according to this insightful piece by @CherylMorris of Creative Word PR. buff.ly/3P35Pwa
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It's always so gratifying to get positive testimonials from our clients. We love seeing how delegates' confidence grows during our courses, whether they're doing media interviews, presentations, or speaking on panels. #roughhousemedia #training
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With podcasting is a growing phenomenon, the demand for podcast guests is increasing. Here are 13 tips to help you give a good podcast interview. buff.ly/3C4AVj8
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#tuesdaytips: In an interview, avoid speculating and don’t get drawn into criticising your rivals (unless you have made a conscious decision to do this)
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#fridayquote: "Every press release needs a compelling headline and introduction to capture a journalist's attention" Ann Wright, Rough House Media
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Useful article about what you should put in your press release boilerplate. buff.ly/3ZCzVe2 #pressreleases
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Once a year, we get the whole Rough House team together for a Christmas meal - and this year's is tonight. Looking forward to toasting our success of the last year, thanking everyone for their work, and welcoming a couple of people who are attending their first RH gathering.
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Do you freeze on camera? Media training can give you the skills and the confidence to make the most of every media interview and get your point across well. Contact us for help. 020 8332 6200 / info@roughhouse.co.uk.
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#tuesdaytips If you are doing a face-to-face broadcast or virtual interview, make sure you have an appropriate background, use a quiet room with no interruptions, & ensure you look into the lens with your whole head in the frame (if there's a camera operator, they'll sort this)
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