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Speaking To The Media: How Anyone Can Improve
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Media, Media Training, Presentation Skills Training, Press Room on January 31, 2012
Mitt Romney continues to surge as Floridians get set to vote in Republican primary?: Mike Bako on Newsradio 590 AM
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Audio, Politics, Press Room on January 30, 2012



Mike Bako breaks down what to expect from Tuesday’s Republican primary and beyond for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.
Giants And Patriots Headed For Super Bowl Rematch In Indy: Mike Bako on America’s News Radio Network
Posted by TJ Walker in Audio, Media Training, Press Room on January 23, 2012


The New England Patriots and the New York Giants are headed to Super Bowl XLVI, after New England edged the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 for the AFC title, and the Giants beat San Francisco 20-17 in overtime, for the NFC trophy. This marks a rematch. Back in 2008, when the same two teams met in the Super Bowl, New York upset New England.
Source: WSJ
Mike Bako on Fox Report: Tim Tebow’s Season Comes To An End
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Media, Media Training, Politics, Press Room, Video on January 16, 2012
Mike Bako wraps up a wild weekend of NFL playoff action on the Fox Report (1/15/12).
What does the future hold for Tim Tebow? Also, is this the last of Tebowing and Tebowie?
Iowa Caucus: Mitt Romney Wins Squeaker Over Rick Santorum. Mike Bako on Headline News
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, News, Press Room, Video on January 5, 2012
Mike Bako on Headline News:
It came down to a razor-slim margin of votes Tuesday night (January 3) between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Rick Santorum.
Romney came out on top after running in a tie with Santorum at 25 percent of the vote for much of the night, winning the Iowa caucus by only eight votes with north of 122,000 voters turning out.
Do Tim Tebow’s expressions of faith cross the line? : Mike Bako on WOR Radio
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Audio, Politics, Press Room on December 18, 2011

When Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow kneels after a big win or thanks God in an interview, some fans love it and some, well, they don’t. But are Tebow’s open expressions of faith crossing a line?
SOURCE: Washington Post
Did Penn State’s Culture of Loyalty Allow Abuse to Flourish?: Mike Bako on WOR Radio
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Audio, Media, Press Room on December 18, 2011
A Penn State assistant football coach testified Friday that he believes he saw former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molesting a boy but said he wasn’t 100 percent sure it was intercourse.
Mike McQueary, speaking for the first time in public about the 2002 encounter in a Penn State locker room, said he believes that Sandusky was attacking the child with his hands around the boy’s waist. He also said there was no doubt in his mind that he fully conveyed what he had seen to two Penn State administrators now accused of lying to a grand jury about what McQueary told them.
Mitt Romney’s $10,000 Debate Bet: TJ Walker on Fox News
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Politics, Press Room, Video on December 12, 2011
MLB institutes dress code for media: Mike Bako on WOR Radio with Rita Cosby
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Audio, Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Training, News, Press Room on December 8, 2011

Major League Baseball created and passed a dress code for members of the media on Tuesday, putting the guidelines in writing on the second day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas.
The guidelines are the first of its kind among the four major North American professional sports leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL) and implements a standard of dress for media members. It is an attempt to maintain a level of professionalism during the hot summer months when clothes have a tendency to get skimpier.
Speak and Be Heard: TJ Walker in WorkingWomen.com
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room, speech writing, Story Telling, tip of the day, Training Community on December 2, 2011

Whether it’s your first team meeting, a big presentation or just introducing yourself at a networking event, learning how to speak with confidence can be a daunting task. Here are tips from TJ Walker, who can help you put your best self forward.
Learn to Like Your Voice: Most people hate the sound of their voice because they’ve heard it on tape, voicemail or video. For most of us, our voices aren’t horrible or wrong, we’re just used to hearing it through our own skulls and it sounds different. The rule is simple: don’t worry about trying to alter your voice; just get over it. It’s much more important to sound compassionate and engaging.
MEDIA TRAINING WORLDWIDE NAMES MIKE BAKO AS PRESIDENT
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room on December 2, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2011 — CONTACT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jennifer Wallerstein
Media Training Worldwide 212-764-4955 jennifer@mediatrainingworldwide.com
MEDIA TRAINING WORLDWIDE NAMES MIKE BAKO AS PRESIDENT
Bernie Fine Fired by Syracuse University: Mike Bako on Fox News Live with Megyn Kelly
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Media, Press Room, Video on November 28, 2011
Sandusky accused of abusing grandchild: Mike Bako on Fox News
How Did Penn State Handle The Firing Of Joe Paterno? Mike Bako on WRVA Radio
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room on November 13, 2011
Is the End of the NBA Lockout Near? Mike Bako on Al Jazeera TV
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room on November 12, 2011
Daily National Sports Editor Mike Bako appears on Al Jazeera TV to discuss the latest news on the NBA lockout.
What are the chances that the owners and players will reach an agreement before any more games and fan interest is lost.
So who’s next on the binge-purge political menu?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Government & Politics, Press Room on October 17, 2011
TJ Walker observed that Romney gave a strong front-runner performance at this week’s debate “and left pretty much untouched by his opponents.”
Read more of TJ’s insights on NPR’s “The Binge-Purge Politics Of 2012″ written by Linton Weeks.
http://www.npr.org/2011/10/15/141346882/the-binge-purge-politics-of-2012
Obama’s Approval Rating Is The Lowest Ever – KSA2 Report
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room, Video on September 23, 2011
Steve Jobs: End of a business era but a speaking legacy that continues
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Press Room on August 26, 2011


















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