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Matt Barbet
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Transform media engagement and crisis communication with Matt Barbet, speaker and Sky News anchor. Matt works with organisations to develop effective messaging strategies and reputation management, leveraging two decades of frontline journalism experience across BBC, ITV, and Channel 5.
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Matt Barbet is a Sky News anchor who combines two decades of frontline journalism with strategic communications expertise, offering organisations practical insights on media engagement and crisis management.
Matt currently serves as a main anchor for Sky News, hosting flagship programs and a regular Sunday morning slot. His extensive broadcasting career spans the BBC, ITV, and Channel 5, complemented by his experience as a partner at Freuds, a leading public relations firm where he advised global sports figures and CEOs.
Drawing from his experience reporting on elections, wars, and natural disasters worldwide, Matt helps organisations develop effective communication strategies for high-pressure situations. His unique perspective bridges journalism and corporate communications, enabling clients to craft authentic narratives that resonate with audiences while maintaining credibility during challenging circumstances.
Audiences gain practical frameworks for identifying potential media challenges before they escalate, techniques for delivering clear messages under pressure, and strategies for maintaining organisational reputation during crises. Matt's approach emphasises preparation and authenticity rather than reactive damage control.
Book Matt for actionable communication strategies that transform potential media challenges into opportunities for organisational growth and enhanced public trust.
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Join journalist Matt Barbet as he dives into the big issues shaping our world today. In this talk, Matt breaks down everything from climate change and politics to social justice and economic challenges. With his unique insights, he’ll help your team to understand these complex problems and explore practical solutions for making a difference.
In his keynote, Matt Barbet addresses the excitement and anxiety surrounding AI, particularly concerns about job loss and reduced human connection. He emphasises that despite technological advancements, human judgment, empathy, and instinct are irreplaceable. Matt encourages attendees to embrace AI's potential while reinforcing the importance of genuine communication and authentic relationships. Participants will learn how to navigate an AI-driven world by prioritising what makes us truly human, ensuring meaningful connections remain at the forefront.
Matt Barbet, a Sky News anchor with two decades of frontline journalism experience, offers organisations invaluable insights on media engagement and crisis management, bridging the gap between journalism and corporate communications. Book Matt today to transform potential media challenges into opportunities for organisational growth and enhanced public trust.
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Matt Barbet draws on two decades of frontline journalism — covering elections, wars, and natural disasters — to deliver practical frameworks for crisis communication, including techniques for identifying media challenges before they escalate and delivering clear messages under pressure.
Matt Barbet's sessions cover global issues including climate change, politics and social justice, the human implications of artificial intelligence, and crisis communications and media strategy. He is a Sky News main anchor with two decades of frontline journalism across the BBC, ITV and Channel 5, and served as a partner at public relations firm Freuds.
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