How to get free publicity for your organisations - media release workshop

Join us in person for a relaxed workshop where you'll learn how to score free publicity using smart media releases. Perfect for anyone wanting to get their organisation noticed without breaking the bank. We'll share tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help your news get picked up by the media. Don't miss out on making your voice heard.

Have you ever wondered why your competitors have articles in the press and are interviewed on the TV and radio about their successes? You could learn how to get your business featured and promote your business for free with our half-day media release writing workshop.

You will learn how to write the perfect press release that will catch the attention of news editors - and we will share with you how to time your release and who to send it to.

This three-hour session will enable you to make the media work for your organisation to promote your business and services for free.

The workshop covers:

· How the media can help promote your business and attract new clients

· Identifying what is a news story in your business

· How to write a good press release - better than any AI softeware

· How to take a good media photo to increase the size of your coverage in the media

· How to get your media release published/broadcast

This half-day workshop will give you the tools and confidence to write successful media releases, get your business free publicity and enhance your professional skills. Leave with the draft of your first media release.

The workshop includes:

· 3 hours workshop time

· full notes from the session & booklet

· 30 minutes follow-up support online or via telephone for up to 3 months after the workshop.

Who will benefit?

If you manage a business without a press/media officer and are looking to raise your profile and promote your services for free, this is the workshop for you.

Media releases are also a great way remind exiting customers of what you provide and stand for as well as attracting new customers.

Businesses looking to promote develop their reputation can use media releases to highlight their core values, ethical approach and charitable/community support.

About your trainer

Karen Morley-Chesworth has more than 30 years’ experience in media and communications, working as a journalist and communications specialist for leading news and public sector organisations. She is a Government Communications Service (GCS) Advanced Practitioner.

She is a partner in Chesworth Communications, which provides media training and services to leading businesses, public sector and charitable organisations in the north of England.

Karen has a MSc in Applied Social Science, and has carried out research into communications methods with the University of Cumbria.

Get a 10% discount when you book another Chesworth Communications 2026 workshop and a 15% discount when you book three or more sessions.

The discount will be given back when workshop bookings are completed.