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why you need a personal brand

Why Broadcasters And Journalists Need A Personal Brand

  Executives in charge of hiring often want me to summarize a client I'm pitching in a few words. Are they a funny, vibrant host, full of personality who could someday host a nighttime … Read More...

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4 Of The Best Books for Career Motivation

   4 of the best books for career motivation  No matter how successful people appear, one thing I've learned, especially in my job as an agent, is that no one has it totally figured out. … Read More...

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5 Pieces Of Equipment You Need For Your Home Video Studio

It used to be that home video studios were reserved for reporters and TV talent who needed the ability to go live the moment news broke. Sometimes, high-paid talent got a home studio put in as a perk … Read More...

When to hire an agent

When To Hire An Agent…Or Someone Else

  When To Hire An Agent...Or Someone Else How do you know when it is time to hire an agent? It is one of the top questions journalists and TV personalities ask me. The answer, though, is less about timing and more about understanding what kind … Read More...

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How To Create Resume Reels That Will Land You A Job

  When I graduated from college in 1993, I packed up the car with resume reels and drove to news stations within an 8-hour radius delivering my tape. Back then, the biggest challenge was getting a News Director to agree to meet me so I could … Read More...

Grow A Social Media Following

5 Sure-Fire Ways To Grow A Social Media Following

A robust social media audience can do a lot to build your personal brand. If you have been putting off jumping into the social media scene, it is way easier to get going than you think. Here are 5 super simple, sure-fire, ways to grow your social … Read More...

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EVERYTHING BUT THE PS5-GIFT GUIDE FOR BOYS

A lot of kids, including my own son,  have either the new PS5, or the Xbox Series X, or the Xbox Series S on their lists. And a lot of kids, like my son, won't be getting a new gaming console this year, because they are sold out and nearly impossible … Read More...

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