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Kernels of Nutrition

Helen Bond: Working with the Media as an Expert

Ep. 5

In the final episode of this series, Rosie talks to Registered Dietitian & Media Spokesperson, Helen Bond (@helenbonddietitian). Helen discusses how she established herself as a go-to expert for the UK media, shares her advice for getting started and reveals how you can navigate journalist requests to ensure you deliver the messages you want to land effectively. Whether it’s a print article, TV or radio interview, Helen gives her tips to set you up for success.


To learn more about how the media works, check out our Almond Academy resources, which includes AfN endorsed CPD materials and an experts guide on Making Media Interviews Meaningful: https://www.almonds.co.uk/tools-and-resources/dietitian-tools/almond-academy


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