
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 communications consultant.
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.

March 9, 2010
Off the Record Interview Advice Now Featured on “Communications Training TV”
January 26, 2010
“Communications Training TV” Doubles Learning Lineup
January 21, 2010
January 28 Discussion Centers on How to “Sing” When the Boss Says It’s Showtime
January 7, 2010
Barks Lauds Committee Team when Receiving National Press Club Award
January 6, 2010
“Communications Training TV” Channel Advances Learning for Busy Executives
December 17, 2009
Updated Buyer’s Guide Aids Groups in Need of Media Training
December 11, 2009
National Press Club Members Elect Barks to Board of Governors
October 13, 2009
Training Consultant Issues New “Hot Tips” Guides to Media, Public Speaking
August 20, 2009
Barks Takes Leadership Role with Association Consultants
July 9, 2009
Media Training Article in ASAE Flagship Publication Shows Executives How to Prepare for Reporter Encounters
June 16, 2009
Lifelong Learning a Nonstop Process, Barks Counsels in ASAE Article
June 10, 2009
PRSA Association, Non-profit Members to Gain Insights on “Off the Record” Interviews
June 1, 2009
Authors Must Build Promotional Platform, Barks to Tell Writers Conference
April 27, 2009
Extended Learning Program Delivers Communications Knowledge, Budget Certainty
March 23, 2009
PRWeek Turns to Barks for “Off the Record” Expertise
February 5, 2009
National Press Club Names Barks to Head Communications and Marketing Committee
January 12, 2009
Barks Reports on “Off the Record” Media Interviews January 28 in D.C.
January 8, 2009
Barks Advises PR Experts on Persuading the Boss, Running Smoother Media Trainings in New Book
January 6, 2009
Resources on edbarks.com Get a Boost; Individual Program Descriptions, Economic CARE Featured
December 16, 2008
Barks Unveils Communications TARP, Delivers Savings for Training, Consulting Clients
December 9, 2008
Article in PRSA Publication Sheds Light on “Off the Record” Media
Interviews
December 8, 2008
Economic CARE Addresses Challenging Times; Budget Assistance Program Aids Conferences
and Meetings
November 13, 2008
Define “Off the Record,” Educate PR Practitioners on Its Use, New Report
Recommends
September 10, 2008
Washington Network Group Names Barks to Communications Roundtable Steering
Committee
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
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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