
Barks Communications President Ed Barks gives you no-nonsense analysis of key media events, speeches, and Congressional testimony appearances. Ed is a former reporter. He knows you need concise quotes backed up by his depth of knowledge as an experienced media trainer.
Contact info:
Ed Barks
Phone: (540) 955-0600
e-mail: ebarks at barkscomm.com
Ed offers expert reaction and analysis of events including:- State of the Union
- Quotes in leading newspapers
- Speeches by high profile CEOs and other leaders
- TV sound bites
- Congressional testimony
Ed is also available to write an op-ed or column about communicating in public tailored specifically for your readership. See examples of columns he has written for other publications.
For further details about free articles for your publication, contact Ed at (540) 955-0600 or send him an e-mail.

August 18, 2008
Premature Proposals Harm Consultants’ Interests, Barks Maintains in ASAE Column
July 14, 2008
Get Client Pitches in Strike Zone, Barks Counsels PRWeek Readers
June 25, 2008
Spokesperson Minicamp Identifies New Corporate, Association Spokespeople
June 19, 2008
Association Executives Ask Barks to Lead Action Team
April 15, 2008
Barks Shows Communicators How to Tame a Reluctant Boss, Sharpen Speaking Skills
January 16, 2008
Heed the Three Keys to Great Presentations, Barks Advises Association Executives in ASAE Article
January 10, 2008
Barks Honored for Service to National Press Club
January 8, 2008
New Seminar Shows Association Members How to Persuade Elected Officials
December 10, 2007
New Fifth Edition of Media Guidebook Extends Lifelong Learning
November 15, 2007
Barks Featured at Holiday Book Signing
August 2, 2007
Private Client Briefing Gives Law, Accounting, Consulting Firms Edge over Competitors
July 12, 2007
Public Affairs, Public Relations Agencies Eligible for Free Barks Learning Academy Seminar
June 27, 2007
Make Summer News, Set Autumn Plans Now Communications Expert Advises
March 26, 2007
Best Practice Standards for Media Training Revealed in Free White Paper
March 19, 2007
Mini-Media Training at National Press Club Offers Hands-on Tips for Winning Broadcast Interviews
February 8, 2007
Who Wins Best Grammy Acceptance Speech?
January 9, 2007
National Press Club Honors Barks for Service
January 3, 2007
Barks Serves as Contributing Author to Media Training Guide
October 25, 2006
Express Training Media Clinic Adds "Winning with the Media" Insider Tip Sheet
July 13, 2006
One-stop Media Reference Guide Updated
June 28, 2006
Business Author Rings Up Cell Phone Courtesy Tips for Speaking in Public
June 1, 2006
Sharpen Skills, Advance Career During Effective Communications Month
May 1, 2006
Devote Time to Improving Business Image, Corporate Communications Author Urges
March 8, 2006
March Madness Means Silly Season for Athletes
February 7, 2006
Barks Readies Another Year of “Speaking Sense” Advice
February 2, 2006
Just Say No to “Just Say No to PowerPoint Week,” Public Speaking Expert Urges
January 31, 2006
Public Speaking Expert Offers D.C. Area Workshop to Train the Trainers
January 9, 2006
New Year’s Resolution for Business Leaders: Take Stock of Office Bookshelves
January 5, 2006
Public Speaking Book Now Available through National Press Club Web Site
October 4, 2005
Communications Expert Accepts National Press Club Author Invitation
June 16, 2005
BarksBlog Broadcasts Communications Advice, Opinion
April 18, 2005
Writers Conference to Hear Truth
About Publishing, Speaking
April 13, 2005
Model Article Offers Peek into Future
January 11, 2005
Author Delivers Success through Public Speaking;
Sen. George Mitchell Adds Foreword
Ed Barks has been featured in these media outlets: - CNN/Money
- Washington Post
- Chicago Tribune
- (Cleveland) Plain Dealer
- (Columbia, South Carolina) The State
- Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch
- Concord (New Hampshire) Monitor
- Denver Post
- Everett (Washington) Herald
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- Los Angeles Daily News
- Miami Herald
- Modesto Bee
- Naples (Florida) Daily News
- New Britain (Connecticut) Herald
- Press of Atlantic City
- Salt Lake Tribune
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Toronto Globe and Mail
- Tucson Star
- Washington Business Journal
- E-Commerce Times
- WVIT-TV, Hartford (NBC affiliate)
- BIZradio1320, Houston
- WRVA radio, Richmond, Virginia
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