
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 dot 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.

February 1, 2012
Announcing Updated Free Articles for Corporate, Association Publications
January 4, 2012
New Tip Sheet Describes Ins and Outs of Moderating Panels
December 13, 2011
Association Execs Secure Capitol Hill Fly-in Advice from Barks
December 5, 2011
U.S. Chamber Reappoints Barks to Institute for Organization Management Faculty,
Will Teach Media Relations Course
November 2, 2011
New Guide Helps Advocates Succeed on Capitol Hill
September 8, 2011
Media Training Must Contribute to Bottom Line, Barks Writes in Latest PRNews Book
August 23, 2011
New Client Resources Published for Capitol Hill Visits, Social Media, Webinars
August 10, 2011
ASAE Reappoints Barks to Consultants Section Council
August 2, 2011
Barks Sheds Light on “Off the Record” Interviews in Online Resource
July 7, 2011
Report Features 30 Recommendations for Media Training Improvement
April 14, 2011
Barks Talks to Meeting Planners: How to Get Better Speakers without Busting the Budget
April 13, 2011
Barks to Government Relations Experts: Take Your Message to Policymakers
March 15, 2011
Barks to Lead Discussion about “Off the Record” Interviews at PRSA Health Conference
February 3, 2011
Online Resource for Associations Now Includes Media Training Entry Authored by Barks
January 13, 2011
How Important Are Nonverbal Signals? Updated Report Provides Answers
January 6, 2011
Focus for New Year: Move Clients Closer to Goals
November 17, 2010
The Barks Bulletin Sharpens Media, Public Speaking Skills
September 21, 2010
New Communications Training TV Video Shows How to Climb Capitol Hill
July 8, 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Appoints Barks to Institute for Organization Management Faculty
April 14, 2010
Government Relations Experts to Gain Media Relations Essentials
March 16, 2010
Sixth Edition of Guidebook Supports Learning Following Media Training Workshop
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
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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