Stevens Media Consulting, Ltd.

11/12/2017

I am very happy to contribute to RTDNA with blogs to improve print, radio, onair and social media . My feed is here: https://rtdna.org/channel/news_coach/ … Enjoy!

Visibility, advocacy, training, resources, networking and awards for electronic journalists.

08/27/2017

Alternative Roads to Electronic http://bit.ly/2viTCfH Part 2

07/09/2017

News Coach: Many roads lead to electronic journalism - http://stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_32.html

05/14/2017

Part 3 in the series of how to be a terrific news anchor. Enjoy. http://stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_30_terrific_anchor.html

04/30/2017

What I tell clients about their most frequently asked questions about anchoring. http://stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_30_anchor.html

04/22/2017

So You Want to Be an Anchor? http://bit.ly/2ogb0hE

04/22/2017

Finding Your Radio Voice - http://bit.ly/2p3rGGm

02/19/2017

For those of you doing or considering doing business radio news, podcasts, squawks or even video, here are seven tips that address foibles I often encounter.. http://bit.ly/2m1Jjo8

10/30/2016

http://bit.ly/2f6wGni Storytelling was one of the forces wooing me into video journalism about 35 years ago.

It can be a terrific framework for certain news events. But sometimes the fundamentals of journalism can become overshadowed, or even neglected by our narrative choices. The best reporters who rise to the top will always be those who dig for the real story and keep their antennae out for warning flags. They may write in a storytelling style when it works but this doesn’t distract them from their real job.

04/10/2016

Crossing over: Stringing the elements together - This is the third in a series, aimed primarily at print and radio reporters who are asked to produce video reports. For multimedia journalists, these skills are a must. And for video reporters, it's a reminder of key elements that can make your stories stand out http://bit.ly/1NizHeV

04/10/2016

Reports of the death of RSS may be premature. If you are a fan of my blogs and use RSS to stay up with current events subscribe with your favorite RSS reader by copying and pasting this link into your feed reader: http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/stevens_blog_rss.xml - if you don't use RSS you can visit the site at http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com .

Whether it’s "coach," "talent coach," "voice coach," "TV coach," "video journalism coach," "media trainer," or "Joanne", my goal for everyone is the same - to help TV/digital/audio journalists move forward (perhaps surmounting hurdles) and blossom in their respective crafts. Media training advice fo…

04/03/2016

Crossing over: Audio advice for print reporters - This is the second in a series, aimed primarily at print and radio reporters who are asked to produce video reports. For multimedia journalists, these skills are a must. And for video reporters, it's a reminder of key elements that can make your stories stand out. http://bit.ly/1SvR79x

03/26/2016

This is the first in a series, aimed primarily at print and radio reporters who are asked to produce video reports. http://bit.ly/1q7X0De

01/10/2016

If you want to stand out to your viewers and to your boss: it’s all in the writing! - http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_14.html

12/28/2015

Catharsis Time! Attempts to push for added drama can turn us against you. And beware of developing a go-to crutch in your standups. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_13.html

12/12/2015

We speak on rolled out information. Failing to embrace the bigger picture.. or adding pauses for the sake of breathing or drama only serves to weaken the listeners’ comprehension and clout of the message. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_12.html

11/23/2015

The measure of your success depends on your connection with your viewers and listeners- and not how you’re sitting or what you’re wearing. These things can be easily changed. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_11.html

10/31/2015

http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_10.html - In effort to appeal to TV and radio listeners: the quest for ‘professional sounding’ or ‘smooth’ speaking is a misguided goal. It only serves to scare or push away the people you’d like to draw in.

10/31/2015

For anchors (and everyone else): How do deal with misspeaking - http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_9.html

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

10/18/2015

For anchors (and everyone else): How do deal with misspeaking - http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_9.html

10/09/2015

Understanding how to harness your best voice for TV, radio.. and other speaking requirements. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_8.html

10/04/2015

Harnessing your Natural Speaking Voice- It’s Probably Perfectly Fine! http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_7.html

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/26/2015

Reporting Live- beginners’ tips.. and details on my popular Stop Technique - http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_6.html

09/20/2015

Blog for Journalists - Live Stand-Ups Part 2 - http://bit.ly/1iGBYIk

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/20/2015

How to put more personality into your webinars. http://bit.ly/1M4dvZH

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/10/2015

Thinking of sharpening your media skills? Check out out client testimonials. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/testimonial.html

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/06/2015

Your everyday speaking voice holds clues to becoming a more charismatic webinar presenter. http://bit.ly/1M4dvZH

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/06/2015

Stevens Media Consulting, Ltd. provides writing, reporting, hosting and teleprompter training for video journalists and other professionals who want to succeed in the broadcast or digital arenas. Joanne admits to a weak spot for radio- ask her why. She also provides specialized coaching for business executives drawing from her expertise in on-camera and spoken language skills and semantics.

09/06/2015

What Stevens Media Consulting clients are saying...http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/testimonial.html

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

09/03/2015

Warnings about rushed TV/radio interviews and tips on standups http://bit.ly/1LYBwBr

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

08/29/2015

Tips for strong Live Reporting - http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_4.html

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

08/20/2015

Stevens Media Consulting Ltd. is now mobile and social ready with a responisve website, fresh blog content and updated social sites. http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/News/news_1.htm

Stevens Media Consulting provides media and voice coaching for journalists, public figures and business executives.

08/06/2015

Blog: Articulation, Pronunciation and Dialect
http://www.stevensmediaconsulting.com/blog_3.html

Media training for journalists, on air talent, business people and celebrities for radio, TV, webcasts and webinars.