-Training Notification-
News Media Relations & On-Camera Training
Course Length: 2 Days Nov. 6-7, 2017 8 am – 5 pm Cost: $295.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Hosted University of Tennessee Police Department
1101 Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37996
With the tragic murder of Officers, plus mass shootings and terrorist attacks across the United States, THIS may be the most relevant and valuable training you will ever receive. This class is taught by 2 instructors who were on the ground in Dallas, San Bernardino, Ferguson, Baltimore and Roseburg during and following the most recent breaking news events.
This class is geared for: Police, Firefighters, Prosecutors, Public Information Officers, Command Staff, Trainers, Community Relations Personnel and anyone else who deals with the News Media . This fast-paced, hands-on, interactive training is designed to help Law Enforcement communicate more effectively with the Media and Public, both routinely and during times of crisis. In addition to instruction, an assortment of video clips demonstrating both good and bad media relations incidents are projected on-screen. The class is conducted by Emmy Award Winning veteran broadcast news reporter Russell Ruffin who has worked with both Fox News and NBC, covering such stories as the Fall of the Soviet Union, Columbine High School Shootings, the 9-11 Attack, Oklahoma City Bombing, as well as Police and Fire beats.
Class Participation: LIVE On-Camera
To make the experience more realistic, a full-size TV News camera is brought in so that everyone in the class can practice before a LIVE camera. Breaking News Simulations are run and each student goes before the LIVE camera for interviews and news conferences. The instructor and the rest of the class act as reporters by asking tough questions. Participants are given an objective critique, along with a DVD video of their performance.
Topics Covered:
Lessons Learned from Real World Events
Holding an Effective News Conference/Interview
Keeping Your Media Message On Track
News Release Writing and Distribution
Becoming More Proactive and Less Reactive
Using the Social Media to Your Advantage
Turning Negative Press into Positive Press
Creating a More Positive Public Image
Managing Tricky Questioning
Handling Ambush Interviews and Investigative Reporters
Creating and Distributing Your Own Sound Bites and Interviews
Projecting the Proper Body Language
Materials Provided: 200 page Media Relations Guide/Workbook. DVD video of on-camera practice.
Maximum Class Size: 25 To Register: (hyperlink) http://www.PublicSafetyMediaTraining.com
for any questions or to register by phone: 303-470-0716
Seminar Cancellation Policy:
We provide a full refund for our Training Class if we are given at least 14 days notice. We provide a 50% refund for cancellations made between 13 and 7 days of the class. There is no refund for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to a class. You will still be permitted to reassign your seat to someone, or you may attend any future class in any region of the country without any additional charge.
Nearby Hotels
Hotels
There are no specific hotel recommendations from the host agency, however, for your convenience, we have prepared a list of nearby hotels, with the distances from the training class. The training site address is 1101 Cumberland Ave., in Knoxville.
We have also provided the phone numbers of the hotels.
Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel
1109 White Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37916 United States, 866-573-4235
Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.1 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
Very Good 4.2 / 5
from $101
The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel
531 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States, 866-925-8676
The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.3 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
Exceptional 4.8 / 5
from $209
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville DowntownLoved by guests
618 West Main St, Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States, 866-767-0278
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.3 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
24 miles to Dollywood
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Exceptional 4.7 / 5
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown
525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States, 866-925-4159
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.3 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
25 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.3 / 5
414 Hotels.com guest reviews
from $96
Hilton Knoxville
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States, 866-538-0251
Hilton Knoxville, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.4 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
24 miles to Dollywood
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Very Good 4.2 / 5
502 Hotels.com guest reviews
from $134
Hilton Garden Inn University/Knoxville
1706 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37916 United States, 866-573-4235
Hilton Garden Inn University/Knoxville, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.5 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
25 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.3 / 5
264 Hotels.com guest reviews
from $119
Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University
401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States, 866-767-0278
Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
0.6 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
25 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.4 / 5
368 Hotels.com guest reviews
From $108
Knoxville Marriott
501 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915 United States, 866-925-4159
Knoxville Marriott, Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville
1.0 mile to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
24 miles to Dollywood
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Good 3.9 / 5
146 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5?????
575 reviews
from $149
Marble Hill Inn
125 E Glenwood Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917 United States, 866-538-0251
Marble Hill Inn, Knoxville
North Knoxville
1.9 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
25 miles to Dollywood
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from $129
La Quinta Inn & Suites Knoxville Central Papermill
1317 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37909 United States
La Quinta Inn & Suites Knoxville Central Papermill, Knoxville
West Knoxville
4.3 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
28 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.4 / 5
413 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5?????
518 reviews
from $89
Mainstay Suites
144 Merchants Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37912 United States, 866-539-5067
Mainstay Suites, Knoxville
North Knoxville
4.4 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
29 miles to Dollywood
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Good 3.9 / 5
111 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
366 reviews
from $99
Clarion Inn & Suites Near Downtown
5335 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912 United States, 866-925-8676
Clarion Inn & Suites Near Downtown, Knoxville
North Knoxville
4.5 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
29 miles to Dollywood
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Very Good 4.0 / 5
110 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
36 reviews
from $74
Sleep Inn North
5460 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912 United States, 866-538-6252
Sleep Inn North, Knoxville
North Knoxville
4.6 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
29 miles to Dollywood
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Good 3.5 / 5
139 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
208 reviews
from $60
Comfort Suites North
5466 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912 United States, 866-538-9298
Comfort Suites North, Knoxville
North Knoxville
4.6 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
29 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.4 / 5
362 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
286 reviews
from $84
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville / North I-75Gold Award 2017
5411 Pratt Rd., Knoxville, TN, 37912 United States, 866-539-5067
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville / North I-75, Knoxville
North Knoxville
4.6 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
29 miles to Dollywood
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Exceptional 4.7 / 5
274 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5?????
1,266 reviews
from $93
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/BeardenLoved by guests
250 Brookview Centre Way, Knoxville, TN, 37919 United States, 866-925-8676
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden, Knoxville
West Knoxville
4.7 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
28 miles to Dollywood
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Superb 4.6 / 5
108 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5?????
238 reviews
from $122
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill
6324 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37919 United States, 866-925-4159
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill, Knoxville
West Knoxville
5.0 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
28 miles to Dollywood
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Fabulous 4.4 / 5
91 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5?????
205 reviews
from $104
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill DriveGold Award 2017
601 N Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN, 37917 United States, 866-538-0251
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive, Knoxville
West Knoxville
5.0 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
28 miles to Dollywood
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Exceptional 4.8 / 5
105 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5?????
434 reviews
from $120
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
7737 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919 United States, 866-539-5067
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West, Knoxville
West Knoxville
6.8 miles to 1101 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
30 miles to Dollywood
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Very Good 4.2 / 5
92 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5?????
246 reviews
from $95
