The Media Landscape

In this, the penultimate episode of Series 1 of The Media Landscape, Julia Belle looks at the resignation of Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick and the challenges the service faces in rebuilding public trust. Julia also explores Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream receiving criticism from its owners Unilever about its latest political post and whether the brand will now stop discussing issues where it ‘l...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Media Landscape. This week, Julia Belle looks at M&S and Aldi making peace over the cake war and what made the story grab so much attention. Julia also discusses the Bank of England governor’s ‘don’t ask for a pay rise’ call. And she explores whether rugby missed an opportunity to show it is an inclusive sport. Julia is joined this week by TV and radio broa...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Media Landscape. This week Julia Belle looks at the trust issues surrounding the Met Police after it changed its mind over partygate and the surprising lack of awareness about major changes to the Highway Code. She also discusses how a former government adviser boosted visitor numbers at a UK tourist attraction. Julia is joined this week by Media First’s conten...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Media Landscape. Amid another turbulent week in Downing Steet, you won’t be surprised that Julia looks at the latest goings-on with ‘partygate’ and the Prime Minister’s battle to avoid accountability. She also looks at how Nestle found itself in hot water and its jarring “we apologise if” response. And she asks whether a bid to cull train ‘Tannoy’ spam will hit...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Media Landscape. This week, we are looking at Prince Andrew and his ongoing masterclass in how not to manage a crisis, why M&S decided to change the name of ‘Midget Gems’ and, following some high-profile apologies, how to say ‘sorry’. And fresh from reporting from outside No10, we are joined by broadcast journalist Victoria Smith for our Journo on the Go se...

Welcome to the first episode of The Media Landscape for 2022. This week we’re talking about tensions between Wales and Westminster, the growing beef between supermarket chain Asda and British beef farmers, and the perils that brands face when working with influencers. As if that’s not enough we welcome sports journalist Tom Clayton to our regular Journo on the Go segment where we’ll be chatting ab...

Welcome to the third episode of The Media Landscape podcast. In this episode, host Julia Belle, discusses why Pret are in hot water and their media response. She looks at how trying to raise awareness of sustainability can backfire on a brand. And no episode of the pod would be complete without a discussion around covid and government parties. In our ‘Journo on the go’ segment we are joined by  Ke...

Welcome to the second episode of The Media Landscape podcast. In the episode, host Julia Belle, discusses how to apologise after a crisis, why public trust in politicians is dwindling, and an example of using humour to respond to a PR and media crisis. In our ‘Journo on the go’ segment we are joined by author, journalist and internet psychologist Graham Jones who helps us unpack some of the key st...

 Welcome to the first ever episode of The Media Landscape podcast. In the episode we discuss what happens when you fire 900 people over Zoom, how the government are responding to rumours of illegal parties and what’s happening with covid. And in our ‘Journo on the go’ segment we catch up with Lawrence McGinty - former Science and Medical Editor for ITV News. This podcast is produced by Thirty Seve...

Welcome to the new podcast from Media First and Thirty Seven. Listen to the podcast trailer here… Media First  are media and communications training specialists with more than 35 years of experience. We have a team of trainers, each with decades of experience working as journalists, presenters, communications coaches and media trainers.