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.
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A NOTE FROM ED BARKS
In my 25 years in business, I’ve seen a lot of Fortune 1000 companies, Inc. 500 firms, and major associations that need to refine their messages and sharpen their executives’ communications skills.
That’s where I come in, working on extended engagements with senior communications and public affairs executives and other company spokespeople.
With pride, I dedicated nine years of service to the National Press Club Board of Governors.
I’ve seen plenty of other consultants come and go over the years, so figure I must be doing something right.
I invite you to get in touch, and look forward to our conversation.
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NEWS FROM ED
Crafting Your Professional Development Plan: Episode 10
This capstone edition of The Truth About Public Speaking podcast may be the most important of them all. It emphasizes the value of creating and following a personal sustained professional development program. Why is this so important? This episode explains: Why a...
Five Minutes with Your Member of Congress
How does your organization prepare for Capitol Hill lobby days? You’ll find the answers in the newly revised position paper, “Five Minutes with Your Member of Congress: Navigating Your Next Washington Fly-in.” Get your copy when you join the Communications Community....
Vexing Issue? Let’s Talk
Are you faced with a communications or public policy issue that has you scratching your head? All it takes sometimes is a conversation with a fresh perspective. Spend 20 minutes with Ed to get a perspective that could fast forward your business. It’s easy, and there...