“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 – this was not his […]
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 have been more disappointed — […]
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 to show you how you […]
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 you show up to a […]
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 nearly any position that requires […]
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 a guest blog post from […]
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… I’m sure you’ve heard by now that tickets to President Donald […]
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 interviewed when the news is […]
This is the story of a woman who instantly had to change how she presented to her audience. She made this massive change at the last minute, so they could absorb the information she was giving them. Sure, your experience is not hers – but we can learn from what she did. We are all […]
You must do anything you can to find out how you look and sound to your audience. NOT how people around you say you look and sound. Here is an example as shown in The Crown on Netflix. I’ve been watching The Crown. Have you seen any of the series? It’s on Netflix and follows […]