Training Notification
Class:News Media Relations & On-Camera Training
Des Moines Area
Hosted by Windsor Heights Department of Public Safety
Training Location: Windsor Heights Community Events Center
6900 School St., Windsor Heights, Iowa, 50324
April 11-12, 2019 8 am – 5 pm Cost: $295.
Discover the 3 Key Mistakes most public agencies make when dealing with
Mainstream and Social Media
Utilize the one tool that will rapidly boost your public image
This class is taught by 2 instructors who covered breaking news in San Bernardino, Dallas, Ferguson and Baltimore, as well as many of the nation’s other major news events.
Training is geared for: Police, Firefighters, Public Information Officers, Command Staff, Trainers, Community Relations Personnel and anyone else who deals with the News Media. This fast-paced, hands-on, interactive training is designed to help Law Enforcement communicate effectively with the Media and Public, both routinely and during times of crisis. In addition to instruction, an assortment of video clips demonstrating both good and bad media relations incidents are projected on-screen. The class is conducted by Emmy Award Winning veteran broadcast news reporter and author Russell Ruffin who has worked with both Fox News and NBC, covering such stories as the Fall of the Soviet Union as well as crisis news events across America.
Class Participation: LIVE On-Camera
Breaking News Simulations will place participants before a LIVE TV News camera for interviews and news conferences. The instructors and the rest of the class get to act as reporters by asking tough questions. Participants are given an objective critique, along with a video of their performance.
LIVE Demonstrations:
Using Your Smartphone to Shoot and Distribute Your Own Video Sound Bites to the Media
Utilizing Facebook LIVE and other Social Media
Topics Covered:
Developing Effective Talking Points
Holding an Effective News Conference/Interview
Keeping Your Media Message On Track
News Release Writing and Distribution
Turning Negative Press into Positive Press
Managing Tricky Questioning
Projecting the Proper Body Language
Lessons Learned from Real World Events
Handling News Conference Interruptions, Ambush Interviews and Investigative Reporters
Materials Provided: 220 page Media Relations Guide/Workbook. Video of your on-camera performances
Maximum Class Size: 25 To Register: (hyperlink) http://www.PublicSafetyMediaTraining.com
or register by phone: 303-470-0716
Below is a listing provided by Hotels.com of hotels near the site of
the training class at Windsor Heights Community Events Center,
6900 School St., Windsor Heights, Iowa 50324
The hotels are listed with their approximate distance from the Training
location and the Des Moines Airport. There are no specific recommendations
for any particular hotel. We have listed their addresses and phone number for
your convenience.
Hotel Information
Extended Stay America - Des Moines - West Des Moines
(Booked 1 hour ago)
2701 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 Phone: 866-925-8676
1.6 miles to Windsor Heights
6.5 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Good 7.0
166 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5?????
109 reviews
$81
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Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325 Phone: 866-767-0278
3.1 miles to Windsor Heights
8.1 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Superb 9.0
1,444 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5?????
332 reviews
Great Rate. The price comparison is based on prices for this property over the next 14 days.
$94
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Sterling Hotel and Suites
(Last booked 4 hours ago)
11428 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325 Phone: 866-538-0251
3.1 miles to Windsor Heights
8.0 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Good 7.0
1,097 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5?????
287 reviews
$80
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Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
1450 NW 118th Street, Clive, IA, 50325
866-538-9298
3.4 miles to Windsor Heights
8.3 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Fabulous 8.6
217 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
509 reviews
Special Deal Sale!
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$85
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Super 8 by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines Area
5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA, 50322 Phone: 866-539-5067
3.0 miles to Windsor Heights
8.4 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Good 7.4
62 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5?????
198 reviews
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$61
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA, 50325 Phone: 866-539-9234
3.4 miles to Windsor Heights
8.4 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Fabulous 8.6
457 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
755 reviews
?Special DealBook now and save!
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$107
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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131 Phone: 866-573-4235
3.5 miles to Windsor Heights
8.8 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Good 7.4
190 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
235 reviews
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$77
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
8811 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322 Phone: 866-767-0278
3.3 miles to Windsor Heights
9.4 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5?????
130 reviews
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We have 4 left at
$120
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Extended Stay America - Des Moines - Urbandale
(Last booked 1 day ago)
3940 114th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322 Phone: 866-925-4159
3.6 miles to Windsor Heights
9.4 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Good 7.0
159 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3?????
97 reviews
$90
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Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
1520 Nw 114th St, Clive, IA, 50325 Phone: 866-538-0251
3.1 miles to Windsor Heights
8.1 miles to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Rated Fabulous 8.6
172 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4?????
172 reviews
Great RateThe price comparison is based on prices for this property over the next 14 days.
$94
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Seminar Cancellation Policy:
We provide a full refund for our Training Class if we are given at least 14 days notice. We provide a 50% refund for cancellations made between 13 and 7 days of the class. There is no refund for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to a class. You will still be permitted to reassign your seat to someone, or you may attend any future class in any region of the country without any additional charge.
