About Me
John Stonborough (62), specialises in media relations, providing an authoritative and discreet media management service to corporate and private clients world-wide. He is the MD of Stonborough Media Group, comprising John Stonborough & Co (est. 1988), and Air Supremacy Ltd, a media training company. He also broadcasts, lectures and writes about handling the hostile media and media regulation. He is known for observing “An interview is no time for an original thought.”
His clients range from Kellogg’s, Absolut Vodka, Asda Wal-Mart, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Halfords, Barclays Bank, Phorm, B&Q, SHN, Savills and the world’s largest re-insurer Swiss Re.
From 2001 to 2004 John was Media Adviser to the former Speaker and House of Commons Commission (UK Parliament). He is the great-nephew of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. His working career began as a London policeman and then as a reporter for the Daily Mail, BBC Radio 4, Thames Television and Channel 4 TV. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and an Associate of Project Associates the respected strategic issue communications consultancy. Updated Jan 10. email info@stonborough.com ; Linked-In Profile
His meta-blog Caution: May Contain Traces of Humour is in its third year. John observes and comments on a wide range of communication related subjects, including language, journalism, public relations, media codes, the law, gadgets and innovation; but also hotels and restaurants (see About Meals)
Air Supremacy is a research based media training company. We see media training (TV, Radio, Internet and Print) as a seamless service of expert media relations advice, key message preparation, rehearsal and media management before during and after the interview.
We know Media Training is about helping you formulate and deliver key messages to audiences, at a sensible price. Please look at the section on Courses and cost. You will see we are very competitive.
We operate both a single and double trainer courses. Air Supremacy recommend using 2 trainers to ensure the optimum use of the time available. We work with PR executives to tailor courses for individuals working at the highest level. We research our stories, we identify potential issues. We film and record relevant interviews in various styles and locations. We play-back offering constructive critique and advice on how best to present yourself .You learn what to expect from interviews, how to focus on key messages without being daunted by difficult questions in a bewildering broadcasting environment.
We will ensure that you achieve your objective of training authoritative confident spokespeople to optimise each media opportunity. Book Now.
Джон Стоунбороу (62), специализируется на отношениях co СМИ, обеспечивая авторитетное и надежное обслуживание управления СМИ корпоративным и частным клиентам во всем мире. Он - глава Группы СМИ Stonborough, включающей John Stonborough and Co (основана в 1988), и Air Supremacy Ltd, учебная компания СМИ. Он также транслирует информацию и читает лекции по обработке враждебных СМИ и регулированию СМИ.
В многообразии его клиентов предстевлены как водка Absolut, Kelloggs, Wal-Mart Asda, Phorm, Barclays Bank, Британская Игорная Комиссия, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, B&Q, Savills так и самый большой в мире перестраховщик Swiss Re.
До 2004 Джон был Советником СМИ Спикера и Комиссии Палаты общин (британский Парламент). Он начал свою карьеру с работы лондонским полцейским и позже стал репортером газеты “Дэйли Майл”, радио Би-би-си 4, работал для телевидения Темзы и Четвертого канала . Он - член Зафрахтованного института связей с общественностью, и партнер уважаемого стратегического консалт-центра по средствам сообщения “Project Associates” Модернизированный 01/10. Ни дня без строчки!