Training Testimonials

  • 98% of trainees said they felt better prepared to deal with the media following the training session
  • All trainees have rated "method of delivery" as either "excellent" (80%) or "good" (20%)
  • 98% of trainees said they would recommend Kate Betts Media to another organisation

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceSouth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
“Kate Betts Media's training packages were highly professional, very useful and interesting and the Brigade would not hesitate to utilise Kate Betts Media in any future training courses. I would recommend Kate Betts Media as trainers to any organisation”

Jim Greaves – training officer


Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
“Kate Betts Media have provided many of our frontline and management staff with a robust understanding of the world of the press and media which has given them the confidence that they need to represent the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service in a professional manner, in whatever situation they are faced with”
Glenn Ramsden - lead media officer


North East Derbyshire District Council North East Derbyshire District Council
"The pitch, content etc were all just right. I enjoyed all of it, although some bits were initially terrifying! But it was very useful to be interviewed on difficult issues in a safe environment. And it was very real, because the interviewing was tough, but definitely inspired confidence"
Hilary Jones - director of customers and communities


John Pickering and Partners Solicitors John Pickering and Partners Solicitors
“Kate Betts Media have assisted our firm tremendously in understanding the way that media works. It has given us confidence to speak to the press and do TV and radio interviews, which is an essential skill these days. Thank you Kate”
Ruth Davies - partner


Peak District National Park Authority Peak District National Park Authority
"The training was presented in a really user-friendly, lively way. We all got a lot out of it"
Barbara Crossley - communications officer


Derbyshire Wildlife TrustDerbyshire Wildlife Trust
“A fun, lively and practical introduction to media interview techniques. A real confidence booster for all staff”
Heather Turley - marketing officer

Sussex Wildlife Trust
“Good sense, good advice and good results. Kate's no-nonsense, straight to the point approach to a complex dilemma has proved invaluable to Sussex Wildlife Trust”
Amanda Solomon - press and publications Officer


British Trust for Conservation Volunteers British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
“Both in terms of training and consultancy, Kate is professional, effective and well informed. I would certainly recommend her to other media managers looking to take the stress out of media training and enhance their organisation’s profile”
Jane Witham - media and communications manager


Derbyshire County PCTDerbyshire County PCT
“Kate Betts delivered an excellent training package in a fun, effective and efficient manner. The training provided key members of staff at the PCT with vital knowledge of how the media works, plus the confidence and skills required to work effectively with the media”
Rob Steel - communications manager


Derbyshire Health United Ltd Derbyshire Health United Ltd
“Kate has provided focused training and advice to me over a number of years and I have every confidence in her ability and style”
William T Jones - chief executive


Derbyshire Constabulary
"The media training gave us exactly what we wanted - Kate Betts Media work with you to make sure the sessions are as relevant and useful as possible for the participants. This means everybody gets more out of it”
Jill Walden - media and PR officer


Kate Betts Media's clients also include:

  • Sheffield Homes
  • Crown Prosecution Service South Yorkshire
  • Crown Prosecution Service Humberside
  • Barnsley Safer Neighbourhood Teams
  • Wake Smith & Tofields Solicitors
  • NHS Counter Fraud Service
  • Barnsley Primary Care Trust 
  • GirlGuiding Staffordshire
  • National Trust East Midlands
  • Hull Enterprise Partnership
  • University of Sheffield
  • Chartered Institute of Environmental Health  - Yorkshire & Humber region