I miss my mom. And yes, even though we may bicker when we’re together, I really miss my sisters. I felt very guilty on Easter morning for feeling lonely. For missing my family. How can you feel lonely if your house is full? I still did. I screwed up the [...]
People around the world are finding themselves working and conducting media interviews from home for the first time. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many to move their in-person meetings to video conferencing on platforms like Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting. It’s also changing the media landscape. Interviews that used [...]
“Don’t #$% this up. It’s the rest of your life.” That’s the advice and strategy I received before I headed into a local community college in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to take my ACT. My father said those words to me as he dropped me off. I know my dad [...]
I have produced thousands of hours of TV news. I have willed chopper signals to appear (aggravating directors), created brand new news shows in cities I didn’t know, worked days straight without sleep to get the job done... Never in my life have I wanted to produce something more, and [...]
Many of my clients had a successful career, but are now looking for help with their public speaking careers. Some are looking for opportunities to get on live TV to talk about their companies or their story. Do you know how to prepare so you look your best? I'm going [...]
Many of my clients had a successful career, but are now looking for help with their public speaking careers. They're an expert - and have a story to tell. Do you know how to prepare so you hit your presentations out of the park? These are three things to ask before [...]
So a television producer has applied for a job with your company. Should you give them a chance? After all, what does TV producing have to do with running your business? A lot, actually. Producers can be ideal candidates. Not just for jobs in public relations or marketing, but also [...]
Are your posts taking a hit from the recent Facebook algorithm changes? You're not alone! It's all the buzz right now on social media as we all try to adjust our strategies. With so many myths circulating the internet, I turned to my own Marketing Director for guidance. Here is [...]
Picture courtesy of NBC News I send out an email almost daily that goes to clients, former clients and future clients. On Sunday, I sent a media tip that many would say is obvious. Kind of a "no duh." I even called it "unsexy." But au contraire, my friend... [...]
So you have a story to tell and you think the news should tell it? You want to help more people by getting on a major platform like television? You saw a guy you went to college with, you two have the same amount of experience… yet HE ALWAYS gets [...]
