Press Gallery

Barks Communications President Ed Barks gives you no-nonsense analysis of key media events, speeches, and Congressional testimony appearances. Ed is a former reporter and recently completed a nine-year tenure on the National Press Club Board of Governors. He knows you need concise quotes  — on deadline — backed by years of experience as a communications consultant.

Contact info:
Ed Barks
Phone: (703) 533-0403
email: 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.

For further details about free articles for your publication, contact Ed at (703) 533-0403 or send him an e-mail.

Barks Communications News Releases:

May 15, 2023
Report Reveals Media Training Best Practices

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Updated Position Paper Features Steps to Mitigate Reputational Risk

Thursday, September 15, 2022
New Podcast Reveals the Truth About Public Speaking

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
How to Model a Magnetic Message

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Barks Talks Media Relations with Government Communicators on July 20

Monday, June 6, 2022
Alma Mater Appoints Barks to Alumni Council

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Communications, Government Relations Pros Gain Access to Essential Reference, Thanks to New Book

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Revealed: What Communications Strategies Look Like

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Deskside Reference for Communications Pros Coming Soon

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Remote Media Interviews Are Here to Stay, New Paper Posits

Tuesday, June 8, 2021
How to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises in the New Hybrid Training World

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Updated Research Serves Up Standard Definitions for “Off the Record” Interviews

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Enhanced Buyer’s Guide Lifts Curtain on Working with Communications Strategy Consultants

Monday, January 25, 2021
Congressional Testimony Report Refreshed

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
C-suite Blueprint Radio Tackles Press Freedom Issues

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
New Insider Strategies Briefs Deliver Succinct Communications, Public Policy Advice

Monday, December 7, 2020
Q&A Replay

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A Civil Rights Conversation with Carol Booker

Friday, October 2, 2020
National Press Club Audience Gets the Lowdown on Media Relations Strategies

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Recent Presentations Outline Media, Public Speaking Strategies for Public Affairs Pros

Tuesday, July 7, 2020
New Book Reveals Techniques for Dealing with the Media

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
New Media Relations Book Offered as Gift to Ease Effects of Pandemic

Thursday, June 11, 2020
Barks Reveals Title, Publication Date for Media Relations Book

Monday, April 27, 2020
What Communications Pros Need to Know about Reporter Jargon

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Barks Activates Solutions to Keep Executives’ Communications Skills Sharp

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Video Conversation Guides Executives Through Challenging Times

Monday, March 30, 2020
Barks Opens Resource Vault to Aid Clients

Friday, March 27, 2020
Barks Issues Guidance for Workers New to Virtual Meetings

Friday, February 21, 2020
New Video Series Examines Coronavirus, Podcasts

Monday, October 7, 2019
Barks Set to Appear at National Press Club Book Fair

Monday, August 12, 2019
Revamped Paper Reveals How to Structure a Meaningful Media Training Program

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Updated Research Report Reveals Secrets of Congressional Testimony

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Barks Publishes Seventh Edition of Media Relations Guide

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
National Digital Roundtable Gains Boost from Barks

Monday, April 8, 2019
Non-profit Groups Encouraged to Apply for Pro Bono Scholarships

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Barks Rechristens YouTube Channel, Adds New Videos

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Publication Date Arrives for A+ Strategies

Thursday, January 3, 2019
Barks Calls on Publishers to Give Libraries a Break

Monday, December 17, 2018
Book Shows Communications, Government Relations Executives How to Counsel the C-suite

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Author Reveals Cover Art for A+ Strategies for C-Suite Communications

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
New Book Garners Endorsements from ex-White House Press Secretary, Former “Meet the Press” Producer

November 8, 2018
Barks Invites Readers to Join New A+ Insider Team

October 23, 2018
Publication Date Announced for “A+ Strategies for C-suite Communications”

August 27, 2018
Barks Talks Communications Strategy with ASAE Members September 6

August 9, 2018
Barks Reveals A+ Title for New Book

August 1, 2018
National Press Club Members Collect Congressional Testimony Pointers August 9

July 19, 2018
Have You Ever Wanted to Choose a Book’s Title?

June 21, 2018
Career-Enhancing Move for Communications, Government Relations Execs: Join New Communications Community

April 9, 2018
CBS News Turns to Barks for Congressional Testimony Expertise

March 27, 2018
Updated Report Answers the Question: Why Is Most Media Training Subpar?