Top Media Speakers

Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper anchors Anderson Cooper 360°, an unconventional, wide-ranging weekday news program on CNN. Mr. Cooper, who joined CNN in December 2001, served as CNN's weekend anchor before moving to the 7 pm hour in March 2003 following the war in Iraq. Since joining CNN, Mr. Cooper has anchored major breaking news stories, including the network's overnight coverage of the...
Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen is Bravo's Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development. He is responsible for overseeing the network's current development and production slate including hits such as the Emmy and James Beard award-winning "Top Chef," “Top Chef Masters,” "The Real Housewives” franchises, "The Millionaire Matchmaker," "Million Dollar Listing," “The Rachel Zoe Project,"...
Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston is a technology-loving comedian from the future who cares enough about the world to engage with it politically. Yes, he votes. Regularly. With an ancestry that includes a great-grandfather who taught himself to read, a grandmother who was the first black employee at the U.S. Supreme Court building and a mother who took over radio stations in the name of the black liberation...
Bob Costas
One of television's most accomplished broadcasters, Bob Costas, is the host of Costas Now, a hard-hitting, intelligent and topical sports series. During his first four years at HBO, Costas hosted On The Record With Bob Costas, which established itself as one of network television's most respected programs for its compelling mix of interviews, commentary and opinion.
Bob Woodward
Called the most famous investigative reporter in America by the New York Times, Bob Woodward is an assistant managing editor of The Washington Post where he has worked since 1971. He has won nearly every American journalism award, including the Pulitzer for his report on the Watergate scandal. He earned a second Pulitzer as lead reporter for the team that reported on the aftermath of...
Catherine Crier
An Emmy, duPont-Columbia, and Gracie Allen Award-winning journalist and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier joined Court TV’s distinguished team of anchors in November 1999. She served as Executive Editor, Legal News Specials, in addition to hosting Catherine Crier Live, a fast-paced, live daily series, covering the day’s “front-page” stories.
Colin Cowherd
A Sports Illustrated Radio personality of the year, five time Nevada Broadcaster of the Year and now one of ESPN's most listened to and watched personalities, Colin's speeches are filled with hilarious anecdotes on Sports, Society, Family and Life. Colin Cowherd is currently the host of THE HERD WITH COLIN COWHERD on ESPN Radio and ESPNU. Colin co-hosts SportsNation, a one-hour studio show...
Connie Chung
An award-winning investigative reporter/anchor and one of the most recognizable faces on American television, Connie Chung has been a powerful force in the news industry for more than 35 years. On the lecture stage she draws on her unique experiences as a working mother in addressing the challenges today’s women face, advocating diversity in the workplace, and inspiring younger journalists...
Cynthia McFadden
For the past 18 years, Cynthia McFadden has travelled the world reporting for ABC News. Her distinguished work has won many of broadcasting's most coveted awards including the Emmy, the Peabody, the Dupont and the Foreign Press Award. For the past seven years she has been the co-anchor of the celebrated news broadcast, Nightline. Much of McFadden's investigative reporting has focused on...
David Faber
David Faber appears daily on CNBC's Squawk Box. He also breaks news and provides in depth analysis on a range of business topics for the network during his twice weekly Faber Report. In his eleven years at CNBC, Faber has broken many big financial stories including the massive fraud at WorldCom, the bail out of the hedge fund Long Term Capital Management and numerous takeovers..jpg)
David Kushner
As a contributing editor of Wired and Rolling Stone and frequent guest on radio and TV from CNN to NPR, he reports on the key leaders and innovators of the information age. Author and journalist David Kushner is the leading expert on the new i-Conomy of digital culture and industry. From the baby billionaires of Silicon Valley (founders of Facebook to YouTube) to the Hollywood mavericks...Dylan Ratigan
DYLAN RATIGAN is a New York Times Best-Selling author and the former host of MSNBC’s highest-rated, non-prime time show, The Dylan Ratigan Show, on MSNBC. Dylan is currently Partner and Director of National Development for ArchisAcres LLC, a veteran-led, organic hydroponic farming network that uses 90% less water and produces 3 times as much produce...
Elizabeth Vargas
As an award-winning anchor and correspondent, Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews. During the historic Iraqi elections in December 2005, she anchored World News Tonight from Baghdad. She anchored for both World News Tonight and 20/20 from the U.S. Gulf Coast, covering Hurricane Katrina's devastation.
Erin Burnett
ERIN BURNETT is anchor of CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, a nightly news program that reports on the people, places, and events that lead the global conversation. In her trademark casual and confident style, whether out on the road or in front of the headlines, Burnett delivers a show that is in-depth and curious. Burnett also serves as CNN's Chief Business and Economics Correspondent. She joined...
Giuliana Rancic
An entertainment journalist, fashion expert, and television personality, GIULIANA RANCIC is a force both on-camera and off but her remarkable success didn’t come easily. She is a true result of “The American Dream” and an inspiration to people, both young and old. Her love affair with television journalism began before she could even speak English – her parents couldn’t afford a tutor...
Harry Smith
Harry Smith is a fill-in anchor and senior correspondent. He also hosts a daily news and analysis feature, "Just a Minute," on the CBS News Radio Network. Smith serves as substitute anchor and occasional correspondent for the "CBS Evening News," "CBS News Face The Nation" and "CBS News Sunday Morning." He has won numerous awards, including several Emmys, an Edward R. Murrow award and...
Jacob Soboroff
Jacob Soboroff is a host and producer for HuffPost Live, the new live streaming network of The Huffington Post, and has created and hosted programming for some of the most well-known networks in the United States...
Jake Tapper
A prolific journalist and writer, JAKE TAPPER’s work has been lauded by such legendary newsmen Bob Woodward as “Brilliant, dedicated reporting by a journalist who goes to ground to get the truth.” Currently serving as the chief Washington correspondent and daily news anchor for CNN, Tapper has been a widely-respected reporter in the nation’s capital for over 14 years. Prior to joining CNN...
Jan Crawford Greenburg
Jan Crawford Greenburg is an ABC News Legal Correspondent based in Washington, DC covering the Supreme Court and national legal issues. She provides legal analysis for all ABC News platforms. Ms. Greenburg secured recent interviews with both Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and Justice John Paul Stevens. In his first television interview, Chief Justice Roberts discussed the court, his views...
Jason Silva
"Part Timothy Leary, part Ray Kurzweil, and part Neo from 'The Matrix.'..." Host of Nat Geo's Brain Games, which premiered to the highest premiere ratings in National Geographic's history, JASON SILVA is an extraordinary new breed of philosopher who meshes philosophical wisdom of the ages with an infectious optimism for the future. Combining intriguing insights and a mastery of digital...
Jim Rome
Perhaps the most respected voice in the world of sports broadcasting, JIM ROME is the leading opinion-maker of his generation. As host of the nation’s premiere sports radio talk show, Rome is known for his aggressive, informed, rapid-fire dialogue. Jim has established himself as the top choice of athletes and fans when it is time to know what is going on beyond the scoreboard. In late 2012...
Katie Couric
Katie Couric (@katiecouric) is an award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate, and New York Times best-selling author of The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives. Couric joined the Disney/ABC Television Group in Summer 2011 and serves as special correspondent for ABC News, contributing to ABC World News, Nightline, 20/20, Good Morning America...Katty Kay
Katty Kay (pronounced CAT-TEE) is the lead anchor of BBC World News America. Prior to taking over as lead anchor, Kay served as the Washington Correspondent for BBC since 2002. Kay's career with the BBC began in Zimbabwe in 1990 where she started filing radio reports for BBC World Service radio. From there she also covered the end of apartheid in South Africa. Kay then went on to work...Keith Olbermann
Keith Olbermann began his professional career at UPI and the RKO Radio Network before joining CNN in 1981. In 1992, Olbermann joined ESPN hosting their flagship show, "Sportscenter", a position he held until 1997. While at ESPN, Olbermann expanded his duties on ESPN2 as their "marquee" personality to help launch the network in 1993. In 1997, Keith left ESPN to host a primetime show on MSNBC...Krista Smith
Vanity Fair West Coast editor Krista Smith is the magazine's ambassador to Hollywood. She introduces readers to a breakout talent each month in the "Vanities" section and plays an instrumental role in producing the highly anticipated annual Vanity Fair "Hollywood Issue" cover and portfolio. Smith has also written numerous cover stories for the magazine, including pieces on Kate Winslet, Reese...
Martin Bashir
MARTIN BASHIR is an award-winning journalist who hosts his own show on MSNBC weekdays. Bashir joined NBC News as an anchor and a correspondent on Dateline NBC in December 2010. He is best known for conducting a series of exclusive interviews and making ground-breaking, landmark documentaries. Bashir has lived and worked in New York since 2004, when he joined ABC News as co-anchor...
Mika Brzezinski
Mika Brzezinski is a co-host of “Morning Joe” and an MSNBC anchor. Brzezinski also reports on “NBC Nightly News” and is an alternating news anchor for “Weekend Today.” Mika has developed a reputation as a tough but balanced interviewer not afraid to ask the hard-hitting questions whether she’s speaking with a corporate CEO, a presidential candidate or a tenured politician. During the 20...
Muna Abu Sulayman
Muna Abu Sulayman, executive manager of Strategic Studies and Research Initiatives at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Company, was among the 250 Young Global Leaders chosen by the World Economic Forum for 2007. Riyadh-based Muna Abu Sulayman is the only Saudi to gain a place on this year's list which was released yesterday by the Geneva-based WEF.Nancy Grace
An outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts, Nancy Grace is the powerful force behind HLN's top-rated show, "Nancy Grace". A former prosecutor with an unparalleled record of success, she has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The View," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "Dr. Phil" and "Larry King Live," among others....jpg)
Randi Zuckerberg
Randi Zuckerberg is the founder and creative director of Zuckerberg Media. As one of the early employees at Facebook, Randi created and ran the social media pioneer’s marketing program. She led the company’s U.S. election and international politics strategy and created Facebook’s livestreaming capability through media partnerships during the 2008 Presidential Inauguration. Randi was...
Ross Mathews
Over the last 9 years, Ross Mathews has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the world and has made the nation laugh all the while. Whether he was covering movie premieres, the Winter Olympic Games, the Academy Awards, jumping out of a plane or shopping in London with pal Gwyneth Paltrow, Ross' unique approach is always fresh, outrageous and fun. E! Entertainment Television named Ross one...Sam Champion
Sam Champion is the weather anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," reporting on the nation's weather throughout the morning broadcast. He also serves as weather editor for ABC News. In addition to covering the national forecast, Champion frequently travels to weather-related stories around the country and the globe. Since joining "GMA," he has reported from the frontlines of wildfires in...
Shira Lazar
Shira Lazar is an Emmy-nominated TV and web personality. She is a co-founder of Disrupt Group, a digital production company behind such popular online shows as What's Trending with Shira Lazar and The Partners Project (YouTube). A digital trailblazer, she is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post as well as Bloomberg TV, CNN, and Fox News. She is also a weekly social media columnist for...
SuChin Pak
SuChin Pak is a veteran media personality and television host. She is currently an MTV News Correspondent and host of the environmental news program, G Word on Planet Green (Discovery Networks). SuChin is one of the most recognizable faces in the environmental media space and has focused much of her work on issues involving social change. She currently spearheads two pro-social campaigns...
Terry Tamminen
“Arnold Schwarzenegger may have signed the world's toughest anti-global-warming law, but it is Terry Tamminen, his environmental adviser, who is emerging as the state's real [global warming] Terminator.” (TIME Magazine, April 9, 2007). “Terry Tamminen...is probably the most brilliant guy around when it comes to the environment,” says Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, (Outside Magazine, April...
The Onion
The Onion is an award-winning satirical news organization, delivering unrivaled journalism and reaching millions of fans through print, broadcast, radio, online, and mobile outlets. Founded in 1988 as a student newspaper at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the Onion now has a devout following of 2 million readers per week in print and has been described as "arguably the most popular...
William McDonough
William McDonough is a world-renowned architect and designer and winner of three U.S. presidential awards: the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development (1996), the National Design Award (2004); and the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (2003). Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet” in 1999, stating that “his utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that...
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- Muna Abu Sulayman
- Martin Bashir
- Mika Brzezinski
- Erin Burnett
- Sam Champion
- Connie Chung
- Andy Cohen
- Anderson Cooper
- Bob Costas
- Katie Couric
- Colin Cowherd
- Catherine Crier
- David Faber
- Nancy Grace
- Jan Crawford Greenburg
- Katty Kay
- David Kushner
- Shira Lazar
- Ross Mathews
- William McDonough
- Cynthia McFadden
- Keith Olbermann
- The Onion
- SuChin Pak
- Giuliana Rancic
- Dylan Ratigan
- Jim Rome
- Jason Silva
- Harry Smith
- Krista Smith
- Jacob Soboroff
- Terry Tamminen
- Jake Tapper
- Baratunde Thurston
- Elizabeth Vargas
- Bob Woodward
- Randi Zuckerberg
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