A collaborative approach to a modern kind of media training.
A collaborative approach to a modern kind of media training.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
We are journalists first.
We are journalists first.
( About US )
We are Hattie Collins and Shannon Mahanty: writers, published authors, editors and media coaches with decades of experience across popular culture. We have worked with the BBC, Netflix, Sony/RCA Records, Universal Records, Warner Music UK, YMU Group, TAP Management, Dr. Martens, G-SHOCK, Hennessy, and more.
We are journalists first. Our job has always been to find the interesting story — and make it land. We bring that same instinct to media training. We work with the artists, talent and brands shaping culture now. At Chronicle & Co., we work collaboratively to authentically understand you and your publicity goals. That means we don’t hand clients scripts or soundbites. Instead, we start with a harder, more interesting question: what do you want to say, and why does it matter?
Media training tends to be dry, defensive and full of rules. Chronicle & Co. is the antithesis. We help people uncover the stories that cut through for the right reasons, and develop the tools to tell them with confidence and control. Together, we craft a clear narrative that holds under pressure. We prepare people for the media moments that matter: interviews, profiles, panels, junkets, launches and press briefings.
Our sessions are creative and interactive. We cover how to handle different kinds of press, stay in command of your message, and manage questions designed to provoke, distort or generate clickbait. We think beyond damage control, using media strategically to build profile, open doors and create long-term opportunities. It is about showing up as your strongest, most credible self — and making sure your story lands as you intend.
We understand how volatile, fast-moving and unforgiving the media landscape can be. We explore sensitive topics, current talking points and reputational risk, helping you understand how narratives shift, and how words can be used, misused or taken out of context. Our approach is nuanced, ethically grounded and culturally literate, which helps our clients speak with authority and confidence.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
Rachel Campbell
Founder, Wired
“Hattie and Shannon are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise in bios and media training is second to none – they have a rare ability to bring out the most authentic, compelling stories in our talent while making the entire process feel natural and supportive.
We work across a wide range of talent spanning music, sport and entertainment and they adapt seamlessly to every personality and profile. Our artists and clients consistently come away feeling more confident, understood and genuinely cared for. They combine professionalism with real warmth and humanity, which makes a huge difference in high-pressure media environments.
We trust them completely and value them as true partners in preparing our talent to show up at their very best.
”
Cassandra Gracey
Gracey & Co
“I’ve worked with Hattie and Shannon in various capacities over the years and highly recommend their thoughtful, thorough approach to media training. Their sessions are grounded, practical and genuinely educational, particularly in how they prepare artists to engage with the media. The real-world examples they use are especially thought-provoking and consistently resonate with the talent I work with”
Jane Street
Casting and Welfare Exec for Box to Box
“Chronicle & Co. provided media and social media training for contributors participating in our programmes. They equipped them with the tools and confidence needed for press interviews and offered valuable advice on navigating life in the public eye.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor.
In addition to providing useful takeaway information, they were attentive to the individual needs of each contributor. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to bring them onto other projects in the future”
Rob Chute
Head of Artist Publicity, Universal Music UK
“Chronicle & Co provide an engaging and interactive experience for artists that's strategic and bespoke to each individual. They demystify modern media whilst also reminding us what it should be (fun, and full of opportunity). I've been fortunate enough to work with Hattie and Shannon on artists big and small throughout my career – they are the absolute best in the business, and whoever they work with next is in the very best hands”
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