London Cardinals Toastmasters

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Communicating on Television

Speech objectives

1. Straight talk (timed at 3 minutes, + or - 30 seconds)

• To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time
• To simulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast

2. The talk show (timed at 10 minutes + or - 30 seconds)

• To understand the dynamics of a television interview or ‘talk’ show
• To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview programme
• To present a positive image on the television camera
• To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show

• To conduct a successful television interview
• To understand the dynamics of a successful television interview or ‘talk’ show
• To prepare questions to ask during the interview programme
• To present a positive, confident image on the television camera

4. The press conference (timed at 4-6 minutes for presentation, 8-10 minutes for question period)

• To understand the nature of a television press conference
• To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue
• To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for communicating your organisation’s viewpoint
• To present and maintain a positive image on television

5. Training on television (timed at 5-7 minutes for the presentation, plus 5-7 minutes for playback of the videotape)

• To learn how to develop and present an effective training programme on television
• To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation