PIO - Media Relations & On-Camera Training Class
Kansas City, Mo
Hosted by Platte County Sheriff’s Office
Location of Training: Platte County Resource Center - Sheriff’s Training Auditorium
11724 Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153 2 Days: March 9-10, 2023 (8 am – 5 pm)
Discover How to Take Control of Your Interviews & News Conference
Establish the Accurate Narrative of an Event in both Mainstream and Social Media
This class is taught by 2 instructors who routinely cover some of the nation’s major breaking news events to keep their course the most up-to-date in America.
This training is designed for: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Public Information Officers, Administrators, Command Staff, Trainers, Community Relations Personnel and anyone else who deals with the News Media. This fast-paced, hands-on, interactive course was created to help Public Safety representatives communicate effectively with the Media and Public, both routinely and during times of crisis. An assortment of video clips demonstrating both good and bad media relations incidents are shown to the class. The course was created and is conducted by Emmy Award Winning veteran broadcast news reporter and author Russell Ruffin who has worked with both Fox News and NBC, covering such stories as the Fall of the Soviet Union as well as crisis news events across America.
Class Participation: LIVE On-Camera
Breaking News Simulations will place participants before a LIVE TV News camera for interviews and news conferences. The instructors and the rest of the class act as reporters by asking tough questions. Participants are given an objective critique, along with a free take-home video of their performance.
LIVE Demonstrations:
Using Your Smartphone to Shoot and Distribute Your Own Video Sound Bites to the Media
Utilizing Facebook LIVE and other Social Media Platforms
Topics Covered:
Developing Effective Talking Points
Establishing the Accurate Narrative of a News Event
Holding an Effective News Conference/Interview
Keeping Your Media Message On-Track
Press Release Writing and Distribution
Video News Release Shooting and Producing
Managing Tricky Questioning
Projecting the Proper Body Language
Lessons Learned from Real World Events
Handling News Conference Interruptions
Ambush Interviews and Investigative Reporters
Materials Provided: 220 page Media Relations Guide/Workbook. Video of your on-camera performances.
Maximum Class Size: 30 To Register: (hyperlink) https://MediaTips.Org or register by phone: 303-470-0716
Hotel Info
Training Class located at:
Platte County Resource Center, 11724 Plaza Circle, Kanas City, MO
Hotels Arranged by Distance from Training Location:
Hotel List from Trip Advisor On-Line
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Airport
11831 Nw Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-9754
0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
883 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5
814 reviews
Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport
11832 Nw Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0154
0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Very Good 8.2
487 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
513 reviews
Towneplace Suites Kansas City Airport
11812 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0293
0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
21 miles to Arrowhead Stadium
Exceptional 9.6
152 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
30 reviews
Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport
11728 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64153
0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Fabulous 8.6
113 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
266 reviews
Extended Stay America
11712 N.W. Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-9754
0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 6.6
280 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3
63 reviews
Super 8 Kansas City Airport
11900 NW Plaza Circle, I-29, Exit 13, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0154
0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 6.4
292 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3
394 reviews
Quality Suites Kansas City International Airport
11951 NW Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64153
866-538-0293
0.3 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.4
258 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
146 reviews
Hampton Inn Kansas City-Airport
11212 N Newark Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-1349
0.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.6
104 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
608 reviews
Hilton Kansas City Airport
8801 Nw 112th St, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-6270
0.7 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Fabulous 8.6
462 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Candlewood Suites Kansas City Airport
11110 Nw Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-582-9492
0.9 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Very Good 8.4
138 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
80 reviews
Comfort Inn Kansas City / Airport
11100 NW Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-7881
0.9 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.8
384 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Kansas City Airport Marriott
775 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-9754
1.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.6
241 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
506 reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Airport
Loved by guests
10300 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0154
2.0 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Superb 9.2
210 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
245 reviews
Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
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Superb 9.0
158 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
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Embassy Suites Hotel Kansas City - International Airport
7640 Nw Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-1349
2.4 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Very Good 8.2
266 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Airport
7901 Nw Tiffany
2.4 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Very Good 8.4
184 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
188 reviews
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kansas City Airport
9550 NW Polo Dr, And Cookingham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-9334
2.5 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Fabulous 8.8
172 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
260 reviews
Hyatt Place Kansas City Airport
Loved by guests
7600 North West 97th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-539-5072
2.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Superb 9.0
557 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
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Sleep Inn Kansas City
7611 Nw 97th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-539-9262
2.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.0
393 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
291 reviews
Homewood Suites Kansas City Airport
7312 N Polo Dr Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-582-9492
2.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Fabulous 8.6
98 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Extended Stay America - Kansas City -Airport-Tiffany Springs
9701 N Shannon Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-9754
2.8 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.0
120 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5
30 reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
6901 Nw 83rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64152
4.5 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.6
180 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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