How the media works: television, radio and online

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Interactive seminar for the creative media sector

Wednesday 31st August from 6.00pm-8.00pm

Venue TBC (Ealing Area)

 

Action Acton, as part of the Focus West Programme (supporting the Creative Industries in West London), is hosting a detailed course for creative media businesses in West London.

 

Do you have a story idea and want to turn it into a dynamic proposal?

Do you want to know who the commissioning people are and how to meet them?

Do you want to learn how to create a compelling Press Release?

Packed with stats, useful facts, this course will give delegates an understanding of who the big players are, what they look for and how they deliver.

 

This course fills the gaps from idea to broadcast, with tips from an array of experts.

 

Drawing from over 15 years worth of experience with a major broadcaster, Lalita Taylor will take this interactive course showing you how to get to the heart of your story and package it in an easy to understand form likely to appeal to your target audience.

 

Included in the course will be videos of:

 

• An RTS award winning news editor who has worked for many years in TV and online
• An Online industry expert
• The brains behind the new Disney series: Willo the Wisp
• An independent series editor of a well know TV series
• The creator of a new genre in book promotion for electronic billboards (Harper Collins)
• The chair of the International Visual Communications Association corporate image jury and Biznet panel
• The Biz journalist who created a very successful online website that delivers over a million hits a month

Lalita Taylor will take you on a step by step tour inside the world of the media, explaining in depth how the commissioning process works, who the main players are and how to make contact with the right people.

To get the most out of this session, bring your ideas with you, and you will get direct assistance to help you develop them to the next stage.

Light refreshments will be provided at this highly anticipated event that’s sure to be an entertaining and educating experience.

This seminar will cost members of Focus West or Acton Business Forum £20 per person, or £25 for non-members. This fee is non re-fundable in the event of non-attendance.

August 27th, 2005