So consumers and businesses are unlikely to benefit from the 0.25per cent interest rate cut ordered by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Banks say they cannot afford to pass on the benefit. For example, The National Australia Bank declared it … Read More
Wilkins Ice Shelf Described By Brilliant Metaphor
How do you describe a 40 kilometre ice wall in far away Antarctica that has just collapsed due to global warming? Scientists, geologists, climate change experts and glaciologists are not known for their communication skills. The best way to describe … Read More
Leadership Lessons From the AFL Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick
By Thomas Murrell MBA, CSP International Business Speaker Can you combine sport and academic scholarship? Well, the Chairman of the Australian Football League has one of the most impressive CV’s around. Here’s a quick rundown according to Melbourne’s The Age … Read More
Media Skills Training Perth March 24th 2009
Comments from delegates: “I liked the opportunity to practice the interviews and try out the techniques we had discussed.” Stephen Boylen, Manager Strategic Policy, Department of Attorney General, Perth “Personal, relaxed, tackled difficult topics, feedback constructive.” David Oliver, CEO, SolarisCare … Read More
Collaboration Key To Success in Downturn According to Rob Salisbury
Listen to this podcast with my compliments. MP3 File http://www.8mmedia.blogspot.com/atom.xml http://tmurrell.audioblog.com/rss/media_motivators_podcast.xml
Triage of Emergency and Crisis Communications
By Thomas Murrell MBA, CSP International Business Speaker Have you ever been to an emergency ward in a hospital? It’s an interesting experience and one I hope you never have to go through. I’m not a medico, but I had … Read More
Media Writing Masterclass – Writing and Pitching Winning Media Releases March 10th 2009 Subiaco Arts Centre
Feedback from participants: “Good progression, depth of knowledge of media/people/game and personalised approach.” Bernadette van den Acker, SolarisCare, Subiaco “Relaxed atmosphere because of small group” Debby Clarke, Secretary WA Grains Group, Lake Grace “I liked the concise method of delivery. … Read More
Ian Berry on Corporate Social Responsibility
Podcast with Ian Berry. MP3 File http://www.8mmedia.blogspot.com/atom.xml http://tmurrell.audioblog.com/rss/media_motivators_podcast.xml
Speechwriting Masterclass With The Department of Mines and Petroleum on 18/2/2009
Feedback from delegates: “Engaging and informative style, also entertaining” Peter Lewis, Principal Communications Officer “Good examples, very clear, covered a cross-section of information in a short time” Pina Compagnone, Communications Officer “Practicality and kept it interesting and relevant to our … Read More
