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Glenn Kinsey's media training for Olympic athletes was featured in a story on tonight's Channel 4 News. Filmed at Glenn's TV training studio in London, reporter Paraic O'Brien quizzed Glenn about his unique approach to helping the world's leading athletes deliver authentic media interviews at the 2016 Rio Olympics. O'Donovan...

Three of Glenn's clients are expected to be housemates in the new series of C5's Celebrity Big Brother, launching tonight. Since its UK launch in 2001, we've worked with numerous civilian and celebrity housemates, helping many use their popularity or notoriety to transition to TV presenting as well as media...

Glenn and his team have just completed a busy few months providing PR support throughout the European leg of U2's sell-out Innocence + Experience Tour. Having worked on the band's previous record-breaking 360 Tour, our multi-lingual team at Pozitiv - led by Glenn - were back in the saddle, dealing...

Glenn's player media training was featured in this month's issue of the world's biggest football magazine, FourFourTwo. The article by Sam Rowe (below) suggests today's footballers are so adept at straight-batting journalists' questions, they're often... well, boring. It asks why players are scared to speak their mind and examines whether...

British tennis number one, Laura Robson, premiered her new reporting role for BBC Wimbledon with an exclusive interview with world number two, Maria Sharapova - after TV and media training from Glenn Kinsey. In an intimate and relaxed interview (video below), Sharapova reflects on her Wimbledon victory 10 years ago...

Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement - co-founded by Glenn Kinsey - today opened its latest luxury hair extensions studio in London's Kensington Gardens. The new studio represents a tripling of capacity and has undergone a GBP £500,000 fit-out over the past few months. Having outgrown its Mount Street, Mayfair location the...

Marvin Humes, who recently underwent TV presenter training with Glenn Kinsey, today makes his debut as host of BBC 1's hit Saturday night show, The Voice UK. He joins new co-host Emma Willis along with judges Kylie Minogue, will.i.am, Ricky Wilson and Sir Tom Jones on the music competition that...

Marvin and Rochelle Humes today made their TV presenting debut hosting ITV's This Morning after coaching from Glenn Kinsey. The husband and wife pop duo attracted rave reviews from viewers and peers alike after hosting the popular live show from London's South Bank. Hello! magazine described them as "naturals" and...

'A Gypsy Life For Me' featuring Glenn Kinsey providing 'boot camp' training is currently airing on Sky TV. As resident performance coach, he's seen coaching the finalists for "Gypsy and Traveller Face of the Year 2012" before they take to the stage at The Tabernacle in London's Notting Hill (see...

Glenn recently trained the staff at one of his supported charities, IntoFilm, to help them more effectively deliver live weekly webcasts to over 250,000 children and teenagers across the UK. At their London HQ, he led a series of coaching sessions covering live broadcasting, presenting to camera and interviewing skills...

In today's editorial piece for the BBC College of Journalism, Glenn Kinsey reviews Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg's debut on his new weekly LBC phone-in shows. The article is reproduced below. LBC could be the winner after Clegg's 'chipper, unexciting' debut Thursday 10 January 2013 Glenn Kinsey for BBC College...

Glenn gave his reaction to the publication of Lord Leveson's report for the BBC College of Journalism. Today's article (reproduced below) also sought the views of Sarah Niblock (Professor of Journalism at Brunel University, London), Ray Snoddy (former presenter of the BBC's Newswatch programme), Phil Harding (former controller of Editorial...

Producers of the BBC's most popular show, Strictly Come Dancing, turned to Glenn Kinsey to help Darcey Bussell in her role as the new judge on the dance competition's panel. Glenn coached the Royal Ballet's former Principal Dancer at BBC TV Centre and she's proven to be a huge hit...

Described as a "leading media trainer", Glenn was featured in an article for The BBC College of Journalism looking back at interviews given by the three main UK political party leaders - Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband. In today's article,...

The BBC College of Journalism turned to Glenn Kinsey for advice on how Deputy Prime Minsister, Nick Clegg can improve his media interviews. In today's article for the college, reproduced below, Glenn critiques Clegg's interview on BBC's Today programme. It’s the way you tell ’em: Nick Clegg’s Today interview Friday...

Glenn has been recording for the new Sky TV show, 'A Gypsy Life For Me' due to air in 2013. As resident performance coach, he's seen training the finalists for "Gypsy and Traveller Face of the Year 2012" before they take to the stage at The Tabernacle in London's Notting...

Glenn delivered a series of masterclasses to young people on behalf of FilmClub, a charity he supports, for their Talent Development Festival at London's Tricycle Theatre. Working with groups of primary and secondary school children from all over the UK, he helped prepare them for red carpet reporting at film...

Within weeks of his debut as host of Channel 4's longest running series - and gaining rave reviews from TV pundits - ratings have soared with Nick Hewer at the helm of iconic quiz show, Countdown. Best known as Lord Sugar's sidekick on BBC's "The Apprentice", this is Nick's first...

Britain's number one professional skier, Chemmy Alcott, made her skating debut last night on ITV's hit primetime show, Dancing on Ice. Chemmy - one of Glenn's clients - is partnered with ice-skating pro, Sean Rice and faces a formidable line-up of celebrity and professional skaters in the hope of being...

The Stage Newspaper turned to TV presenter Michelle Watt and TV coach Glenn Kinsey for a full-page feature giving advice to new TV presenters and looking at the do's and don'ts for success. Michelle started out with television presenter training from Glenn and has gone on to host and co-host many...

M&S TV tell us they're searching for a new TV presenter - and there's a five day contract and £5,000 up for grabs.  The online TV channel of leading retailer, Marks & Spencer, is running a competition open to all and the winner's first assignment will be an interview with...

Our friends at London-based production company, The Outfit, are looking for new technology TV presenters and they've asked us to help. You don't need to be one of our clients to apply and applications are open to anyone fitting the criteria. But you'll have to be quick - the application...

One of Glenn's trainees, Tashie Jackson, entered the Big Brother house tonight as one of the contestants in the new series on Channel 5. She has a tough battle ahead with a formidable line-up of colourful contestants and an early surprise was learning that she'd be sharing the house with...

Today's Mail on Sunday hailed financial expert and one of Glenn's former trainees, Louise Cooper, as "the new face of the global economic downturn" after appearing as a pundit on television and radio stations all over the world in recent weeks. Louise - "the voice of the City" for leading...

One of Glenn's former trainees, magician Chris Dugdale, stole the show last night with an amazing performance on ITV's, Penn & Teller Fool Us where he uniquely delivered most of his routine directly to camera, rather than on stage. As the final performer on the current run of the hit...

She started as an intern in London but now one of Glenn Kinsey's former trainees, Louise Roe, is one of the hottest TV presenters in the USA and she recently passed on her advice to others wanting to get to the top in Look Magazine. Louise - who had one-to-one...

Nickelodeon TV presenter - and one of Glenn's former trainees - Jamie Rickers, is set to attempt a unique Guinness World Record by interviewing 50 celebrities in 24 hours. The challenge is raising money for leading children's charity, UNICEF and will start at 8.00am before ending at 8.00am the following...

MTV are looking to break brand new TV presenting talent and they've asked us to help. You don't need to be one of our clients to apply and applications are open to anyone fitting the criteria. But you'll have to be quick - the application deadline is Friday 15th July...

From Broadcast: A raft of broadcasters and producers have agreed to offer placements to the disabled sports presenters uncovered by Channel 4 as part of its 2012 Paralympics coverage. Sky, ITV Sport, BBC News, BBC Children’s, 5 Live, ESPN, Perform and indies IMG Sports Media and Sunset + Vine will...

Glenn's client, President Jakaya Kikwete, was today sworn in after winning a second term in Tanzania's presidential and parliamentary elections. The ceremony took place at Dar-es-Salaam's National Stadium and means that Kikwete returns for a second and final 5 year term. $1 billion+ health initiative His first term in office...

After providing PR support throughout last year's U2 World Tour, Glenn and his team has once again been engaged for this year's sell-out European concerts. Dealing with over a dozen languages, our multi-lingual team at Pozitiv - led by Glenn Kinsey - has just completed working on shows across the...

Millions of C4 viewers last night saw Marija Simovic - new CEO of Glenn's client, Harry Ramsden's - get the "Undercover Boss" treatment as she changed her name and donned an elaborate disguise to discover what really happens at the sharp end. Harry's - the world's most famous fish and...

In the space of a morning, Glenn Kinsey helped turn a part-time hairdresser and mother of two into a GMTV weather presenter for a new series now airing on ITV1. "Don't Just Dream It" is a feel-good show that surprises people with unfulfilled dreams and gives them the chance to...

With unprecedented civilian access to the fearsome Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter, the "boys" on the team were in their element as they filmed at UK Army Air Corps HQ in Middle Wallop, Hampshire. Marking the 40th Anniversary of The Blue Eagles - the helicopter display team of the UK Army...

The tables were turned when one of our past trainees, Maritza Duncan, today interviewed Glenn Kinsey along with presenter, Kirsty Young on Sunny Govan Radio's, "Make It Happen". Martiza - who's a success coach as well as a presenter - quizzed Glenn about his work as well as what he's...

X-Factor semi-finalist, Raquelle Gracie of girl band 'Hope' was surprised on-air tonight with a clip from a training course she did with Glenn Kinsey when she was just 11 years old. Xtra Factor host, Fearne Cotton showed viewers an excerpt from a TV presenting course Raquelle received as a birthday...

Sugar, the top-selling teenage girls' magazine, turned to communications coach Glenn Kinsey for advice on handling stressful situations in its latest issue. In an article entitled "What to say when...", the piece gave help to teenagers struggling with how to handle tricky motor-mouth situations. The text of the article is...

Glenn and his colleagues at Pozitiv teamed up with our client, Eleco plc and The British Red Cross to build a new timber truss factory in the Aceh region of Indonesia that was decimated by the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. We helped publicise the departure of a container filled...

A new leader was today sworn into office in Tanzania, Africa. And, with the President's kind permission, we can now reveal that he's been receiving coaching and advice from Glenn Kinsey. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, previously the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, led a slick campaign with the...

Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement - co-founded by Glenn Kinsey - today opened a new Mayfair, London studio seeing a ten-fold increase in floor space over its previous New Bond Street premises. First opening its doors only 4 years ago, the latest expansion further cements its reputation as the UK's leading...

The new series starring supermodel and Mick Jagger's ex-wife, Jerry Hall - and featuring Glenn Kinsey as resident media and communications coach - has started airing in the UK on VH1. Previously debuting on American TV and shown on networks worldwide, it's a 10-part reality series where Jerry chooses 12...

This month's B Magazine tells how Channel 4 has paid for "Big Brother" finalists from the iconic UK TV show to train with Glenn Kinsey. Outlining their career paths post-BB, Emma Greenwood, Vanessa Nimmo and Shell Jubin talk of the various ways they've been able to make a living off...

In this month's Public Affairs News, Pozitiv Account Manager, Patrick Brown tells of his "role reversal" after joining us from the UK Civil Service back in September 2004. In the article, he reflects on how his experience of the industry compares with the expectations he brought with him when he...

After just three hours coaching with Glenn Kinsey, viewers this morning saw housewife and hairdresser, Michelle Watkins present the weather on GMTV as part of a new ITV1 programme, "Don't Just Dream It". Just day's ago, Michelle was unaware that her dreams of becoming a TV weather presenter were about...

New Woman Magazine's resident life coach tells how she helped her client realise her dreams by recommending she attended a training course with Glenn Kinsey. In an article entitled "Transform your life in 30 days!", life coach Suzy Greaves looks at how to change careers and features a case study...

Glenn Kinsey is to be featured in a new worldwide TV series for MTV Networks starring supermodel and Mick Jagger's ex-wife, Jerry Hall. The show, "Jerry Hall's Kept" is a new 10-part reality series where Jerry chooses 12 American men to compete for the opportunity to live her lavish rock...

The North American Actors Association - with members including Starsky and Hutch star, David Soul - gathered at London's Soho Theatre last night after inviting Glenn Kinsey to speak about the media opportunities for American and Canadian actors working in the UK. Founded in 1997, the NAAA is an independent,...

Pozitiv Account Executive, David Kingsmill-Moore took a 6-week break to work in the Press Office of Senator James Talent on Washington's Capitol Hill during the recent Presidential Elections. Senator Talent is a prominent member of the Republican-led Senate and has a strong interest in Healthcare issues. David - supported by...

After a glittering ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel hosted by Amanda Holden, the winner of GMTV's search for a presenter was yesterday named as 22 year old Katie Houlbrook. Thousands of entrants from auditions all over the country were reduced down to 6 finalists after voting by GMTV viewers....

GMTV viewers this morning saw Glenn Kinsey and his team coaching the finalists in their search for a presenter as part of the "Spirit of Beauty" competition, sponsored by hair-care brand, Pantene Prov-V. Thousands of entrants have been whittled down to just 6 finalists after national auditions across the UK....

In a scathing investigation of TV presenter courses in Company Magazine, Glenn Kinsey's course was the only one recommended by the article. The magazine gave a comprehensive review of available training courses as well as getting feedback from industry agents and producers. Most courses faced fierce criticism for their lack...

UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair was the keynote speaker - with music from Jamie Cullum - at last night's Labour Party Gala Dinner, sponsored by Pozitiv Communications a new PR, public affairs and crisis management consultancy co-founded by Glenn Kinsey. Held at London's Park Lane Hilton, the annual event -...

Tonight, Channel 4 viewers will see 29 year-old mother of three, Jatinder Sumal attempt to "fake it" as a showbiz TV reporter in the latest instalment of the award-winning Faking It documentary. What viewers may not see, however, is the behind-the-scenes coaching given by, Glenn Kinsey and his team. The...

Marie Claire magazine turned to Glenn Kinsey to provide expert coaching in presentation and media handling skills for their proposed new "Prime Minister", Zoe Williams for a cover story feature in the March issue, on sale now. The four-page article - entitled, "Could you be the next Prime Minister?" -...

Glenn Kinsey was a guest today on Capital Radio Group's Century FM to provide an insight into the current "cult of celebrity". Glenn was interviewed by presenter, David Johnson and the discussion examined the sorts of people that are attracted by fame and whether society's current obsession with it is...

Channel 4 producers recently turned to Glenn Kinsey for expert help in coaching the latest subject of their award-winning Faking It documentary. Today saw the individual put to the test in a live broadcast on GMTV's, Entertainment Today where celebrity judges had to guess who the "faker" was amongst four...

Glenn's incredible success rate in training would-be TV presenters - who subsequently found work on-screen - is graphically illustrated by taking a snapshot of the current UK Breakfast TV output. Turn on the TV over breakfast and you're sure to see at least one of Glenn Kinsey's past or present...

At last night's star-studded BBC Talent finals, Glenn's client, Tayfun Kadioglu beat over 1,600 hopefuls to be offered a job as a BBCi presenter. By a huge majority, he was "The People's Choice" after thousands of BBCi users voted for him, along with a judging panel featuring TV presenter, Gail...

The UK's biggest website review, It's On The Net Magazine picked Pozitiv's website for a feature in the current winter issue. The magazine's editors "highly recommended" Pozitiv.com, illustrated by screenshots of the site. Pozitiv was founded by Glenn Kinsey in 1991. You can get the magazine at newsagents now, priced...

BBC Radio Five Live's, Fi Glover Show turned to presentation skills expert, Glenn Kinsey for his verdict on the Conservative and Labour leaders' performances at this year's party conferences. Whilst today's keynote speech by Tory leader, Iain Duncan-Smith at their Bournemouth party conference prompted a warm reception from the audience,...

Use of all types of conferencing technology - Web, video and voice - has gone up in the year since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to a recent survey of more than 700 business travelers by Wainhouse Research (and sponsored by Polycom Inc.). The survey shows that use...

Today's Independent Newspaper features a number of our clients including Sally Gunnell and Diane Modahl as well as quotes from Glenn Kinsey. The story looks at the secrets behind how sporting stars can successfully make the transition to television reporter or presenter. Stars of the Sporting Screen The Independent Newspaper,...

20% of the 20 finalists in ITV's "This Morning" Search for a Weather Star are graduates of Glenn Kinsey's, One-Day Television Presenters Course. Ali Cook, Justine Hodgson, Victoria Showers and Carla Laszlo reached the finals after thousands of would-be weather forecasters sent in applications to the programme. Viewers watched as...

Last night at the Royal Television Society's Journalism Awards, one of Glenn's trainees, Saira Shah was named Television Journalist of the Year. In a double celebration at the prestigious ceremony - held at London's Park Lane Hilton - one of Saira's documentaries, C4's Dispatches: Beneath the Veil, was also named...

We received a particularly lovely email today from one of Glenn's clients, Sunita Shroff updating us on her progress to date. She's just finished filming, "A House In The Country" for ITV's Carlton. She's kindly allowed us to reprint her email here, so over to Sunita: "Just a quick note...

Pozitiv technical manager, David Barton, recently celebrated 10 years with us. During a surprise presentation at the end of one of our Television Presenter Courses at ITV's Meridian Studios in Berkshire, David received a crystal plaque from fellow team members and Pozitiv founder, Glenn Kinsey. David first started working on...

Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement - a joint venture between hair extension pioneer, Mark Sharp and Glenn Kinsey - has opened for business from our new Mayfair studio in London's New Bond Street. Mark and his team offer a specialist, progressive, life-enhancing service to both clients wishing to disguise hair loss...