Media Training for OBA Members
Media Training 101	An introduction to communicating with the media, Media 101 takes OBA members through the basics of: - how to effectively engage with the media - planning your message - getting your message out in both positive and challenging situations The 2 hour course is facilitated by Karen Gordon, Principal of Squeaky Wheel Communications.  It is provided free of charge to OBA members. Upcoming dates: - Institute 2008 - February 5, 2008 - 1:30 PM - Regional Media training will be offered this fall in Hamilton, London and Ottawa.  If you are interested, please respond with your name, email address and city to Jonathan Clancy at jclancy@oba.org.  When we have an idea of numbers, we'll get back to you with proposed dates and times. To sign up, or add your name to the waiting list for upcoming sessions, please contact Jonathan Clancy at jclancy@oba.org.
Media Training 201	Building on the fundamentals learned in Media Training 101, the next phase of Media Training 201 provides a grounding in successful on-camera interviews  through proper messaging, media clips, scrums and panel discussions.  This program is provided free of charge to OBA members. Upcoming dates: **- SOLD OUT - November 14th - 11:30 to 1:30 PM** waiting list **- SOLD OUT - November 21st - 11:30 to 1:30 PM** waiting list If you have participated in 101, but have not yet advised us of your interest in Media Training 201, please let us know by emailing Jon Clancy at jclancy@oba.org.  If you have advised of your interest in participating in Media Training 201, we will be in contact with you about proposed dates once they are confirmed.