Author and communications strategy consultant Ed Barks works with communications and government relations executives who counsel their C-suite leaders, and with businesses and associations that need their communications strategy and messaging to deliver bottom line results.

A NOTE FROM ED BARKS

After more than a quarter-century of service, Barks Communications is calling it a day.

I am at a point in my career — and my life — where I choose to step away from daily business affairs.

There is one remaining constant. I will still consider speaking invitations, both in person and remote.

Certain portions of this website will remain available for the foreseeable future:

• • • C-suite Blueprint blog: I plan to continue writing there about issues that (I hope) will spark your thinking and help you reach your business and public policy goals. I encourage you to subscribe so as not to miss an entry. I’ll keep at it as long as it holds my interest.
    • The four books I have authored: These pages will remain available, offering links to relevant booksellers. Keep in mind that you do not need to buy from the behemoth that tries to gobble up sales for everything under the sun. I believe in consumer choice, so all of my books are obtainable at a wide variety of outlets.
    • Research reports and position papers: A while back I made the decision to offer all of these 20+ resources gratis — no nags or subscription requirements. So take what you like with my compliments. I may decide to publish additional research reports and position papers in the future. However, don’t look for them to be issued on as aggressive a schedule as in the past.

One important note: I cherish the relationships I’ve built through the decades, so encourage you to get in touch if for no other reason than to say hello. Of course, a conversation about your communications or public policy endeavors is more than welcome. While I am no longer pursuing new business, I’m pleased to lend an ear and kick around some ideas with the hope that you may find them useful.

A phone call is best (703-533-0403) so we can have an honest-to-goodness conversation. No need to schedule anything; just pick up the phone and dial. And please, do not fear voice mail. I check it regularly. You may use email if you must. My business telephone number and email address will remain active.

Wishing you success and happiness.