Communications & Media Training Practice

Preparation, preparation, and more preparation is the recipe for success in any media interview. Core capabilities include:

Media/Communication training takes you into the mind of a reporter, helping you understand the media cycle, how to effectively take control of questions, and how to a strong and lasting impression. At the completion of our training you will be confident in your ability to field any question, from the softball to the hardball, and you will recognize where the reporter is taking you and how to get the interview back on track.

Message mapping is a central element of a successful interview, a successful speech, or  story. We help you create a compelling story arcs used to develop your internal employee communications,  executive communications, and and your public communication strategies.

• KGPR News and Headlines

  March, 2010
  KGPR to help launch new healthier potato chip - CRAVE Chips; locally owned and produced by former Arizona Cardinal star Jamir Miller, CEO, Sack Time Snacks, Inc. CRAVE Chips is the official chip of the Subway Fresh 600 race taking place April 8-10, 2010 at Phoenix International Raceway.

  February, 2010
  Rep. Cloves Campbell, Jr., joins KGPR Political Consulting/Campaign Management client list.

  January 20, 2010
  KGPR Sponsors Arizona African American Legislative and Leadership Summit Feb. 11-12, State Capitol.

  January, 2010
  KGPR adds Fisher Sand and Gravel to growing client list.

  December 1, 2009
  KGPR opens new office in downtown Phoenix, 1241 E. Washington St., Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

  November 29, 2009
  KGPR tapped to run Cody Williams For
  South Mountain Justice of the Peace Campaign.

  November 6, 2009
  KGPR joins PRSA Counselors Academy.

• Case Experiences

  Corporate Practice: USAA expands its operation to Phoenix needing someone to build its name, KGPR’s senior counselor took the challenge and within three year of opening its doors, USAA was recognized as the Best Place to Work by the Business Journal of Phoenix.

  Media Practice: Bank of the West's Turning Bread into Toast campaign resulting in more than 20 million media impressions in national and regional publication including Brand Week, Advertising Age, and about 25 others.