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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...

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 … 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 … 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 … Read More...

5 things holding you back

FIVE THINGS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM SUCCESS

As an agent to broadcasters and athletes, I spend a lot of time strategizing with clients and counseling them on their careers. There are many reasons why one person thrives in a job, while the other … Read More...

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Why Twitter Is Important for Sports Broadcasters and Journalists

I was livid with my husband when he signed me up for a Twitter account in 2009 without asking me first. "We both work in industries where we need to stay current with technology," He explained. It … Read More...

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