Top Media Coaches

/ 16th February 2023

Welcome to an insider’s look into the world of top media coaches, where expertise meets innovation in the dynamic realm of communication and storytelling. These coaches, with their extensive backgrounds in media giants like ABC News, CNN, and CBS, bring a wealth of experience to their roles as mentors and trainers.

From navigating the fast-paced landscape of digital content to honing personal branding and media strategy, each coach offers a unique perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience. Join us as we uncover their insights and strategies that define success in today’s media-driven world.

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In Brief : Top Media Coaches

Bill Harvey – Bill Harvey is a leading figure in media research, known for inventing modern marketing ROI methods like big data and addressable commercials.
Olivia Smith & Michael Murray – As Emmy Award-winning journalists and media consultants, Olivia Smith and Michael Murray offer unparalleled expertise in media training and production management.
Joy Sutton – Joy Sutton, a master communicator with over two decades of experience, brings a unique blend of on-camera presence and behind-the-scenes insights to her coaching.
Anne Alenskis – With over 40 years of news media experience, Anne Alenskis specializes in helping individuals gain confidence in working with the media. As a seasoned journalist and public relations professional, she offers invaluable insights and practical training to effectively communicate messaging and navigate media interactions.
Imogen Callister – Imogen Callister, awarded REB Coach of the Year, is a trusted expert in brand and business growth in the real estate industry.
Emily Rose – Emily Rose Hills, a social media strategist with over a decade of experience, offers comprehensive coaching on leveraging social platforms for commercial success.
Susan Harrow – Susan Harrow, renowned media trainer and marketing strategist, has empowered thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and speakers worldwide to turn their message into money.
Ramey – Ramey, co-creator of Media Savvy, specializes in coaching entertainment professionals to stand out and garner WOW! reviews across various media platforms.

Bill Harvey

Bill Harvey is a world-renowned leader in media research who invented many of the modern methods of marketing ROI optimization including big data, addressable commercials, passive peoplemeters, and many more. His books on personal growth optimization have been used by 34 universities. He is an Emmy winner and member of two industry Halls of Fame. He has consulted for hundreds of top officers of top companies and the U.S. military.

What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?

I do not use the word “coaching”. I’ve consulted for over a hundred Fortune 500 companies. For example, Client X, where I consult for the CEO, and for about two dozen of the other top leaders. My engagements are measured in financial improvements. My work inspires new ways of thinking and use of more scientific methods of media communication. I’ve always used neuroscience (e.g. Wharton) and was the first to use big data to expand upon the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs model. The ego in my theory is a bio-AI. These theories have worked well in improving the performance of marketing.

What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?

Onstage as a child I learned about Flow state from the inside. This led to a life of studying personal optimization, and scientific experimentation with big data and neuroscience. As a consultant my coaching is imparted subtly. My training in media and communications research plus my own entrepreneurial inventions give me valuable unique insights into the improvement of systems within marketing and media. Thus, I not only work on the thought and affective processes of executives I also help them make specific changes to product and marketing. Coaching appears in my books, blogs, and videos on Tik Tok and YouTube.

Olivia Smith & Michael Murray

Olivia Smith is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and media consultant based in Los Angeles. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of the media training company Media Consulting Coaches. Olivia is also the Executive Producer of Next Generation Storytelling at ABC7 and an Adjunct Professor at USC. She is a content creator with extensive experience of 20+ years, and has worked for organizations like ABC News, Good Morning America, CNN and 60 Minutes.

Michael Murray is a bilingual English/French, Emmy Award-winning manager and producer with over 20 years of experience in digital and traditional content production, management, distribution and marketing for top national and international outlets. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the media training company Media Consulting Coaches. Michael’s production credits include Good Morning America, World News Tonight, ESPN and BBC News.

What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?

We founded Media Consulting Coaches because we have a shared passion for media and the news industry. With a background working for top-tier media outlets such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, ABC News, 60 Minutes and CNN, our collective experience covers a wide range of skills in the industry. We are media trainers committed to crafting customized solutions that align perfectly with each of our client’s unique needs.

What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?

The most critical thing contributing to our success is dedication to our clients. We’re not just consultants, but your strategic partners, ready to navigate the complex, fast-paced world of media on your behalf. Each program is specifically tailored to your needs. We’ve worked in media for more than two decades, so we know exactly what it takes to succeed.

Joy Sutton

Joy Sutton is a master communicator with over 20 years of experience both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Her background includes serving as an anchor/health reporter for a CBS affiliate, working as a national director of corporate communications and hosting two shows – “Addiction Talk” and “She’s Big Time Now.” Joy’s celebrity interviews have also been featured in People Magazine, Showbiz Cheat Sheet and E! News.

What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?

My clients get access to an industry expert who is more than just a former journalist, but also a media maven who currently works in the field. The media landscape is constantly changing and you need someone who gets it in real time. I show my clients how to own their stage and maximize their impact and influence through the media.

What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?

My success as a coach has come from my innate ability to tap my client’s star power, master their story and messaging, and get them camera ready for the next big opportunity.

Anne Alenskis

With more than 40 years of news media experience as a journalist and a public relations professional, Anne helps others gain confidence in working with the news media, successfully communicating their messaging.Throughout her career as a spokesperson for corporations, government entities and other organizations — including Disney, Albertson’s and Idaho Power — Anne has been on-call 24/7 for the news media.

As well as provided media training and coaching to executives and subject-matter-experts. She also conducted media training at Boise State University as an adjunct professor teaching public relations in the Communications Department.

Imogen Callister

Awarded REB Coach of the Year, combined with being trusted by some of the most elite and successful names in property across the globe, Imogen is one of the best brand and business growth experts in real estate. Imogen is the very proud owner of the company, The Media Coach & Agent School, which helps agents build their business and brand.

Educated at the University of New South Wales in Media, Communications combined with Journalism and with over a decade’s worth of experience, Imogen is regularly asked to speak at some of the largest conferences in the Southern Hemisphere.

Emily Rose

Emily-Rose Hills started her digital career by turning a genuine passion into a simple business idea – to launch a dog walking service via Instagram. Following her success with The Dogs Blogger, Emily realised her passion went beyond dogs to the channel itself, sparking her career in the world of social media.

Now, with more than a decade of experience conceiving and executing value-driven social strategies for some of the world’s largest brands including THE ICONIC, NRL and Finder, Emily wants to share everything she knows about using social media for commercial success through THE SOCIAL MEDIA COACH.

Susan Harrow

Susan Harrow is a media trainer, marketing strategist, martial artist + author of the best-selling book, Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul® (Harper Collins).For 33 years she’s been the brains + heart behind Harrow Communications Inc., a worldwide media consultancy where she’s trained thousands of CEOs, coaches, entrepreneurs + speakers worldwide to turn their message into money while becoming highly desirable, repeat guests who shine in the media spotlight^TM.

Harrow works with thought leaders + innovators from just about every industry under the sun-with a definite soft spot for start-ups + socially conscious companies who are solving the world’s most pressing problems.

She’s prepped her clients + course participants to appear on Oprah, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, GMA, Fresh Air, Marketplace, Bloomberg, The Food Network, MSNBC, NPR, PBS, CNN, FOX, Wired + hundreds of print + online publications, including TIME, WIRED, USA Today, The NYT, The WSJ, Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, Parade, People, O, Vogue, Vanity Fair, etc.

You may know her as the “Go To Girl” for getting on Oprah. What you might not know about her is that she’s a black belt in Aikido + was recruited by the CIA to be a spy.

Ramey

Ramey’s desire to share all this savvy with entertainment professionals of all kind led her to co-create Media Savvy. Performers, rising stars, and celebrities came through their doors to learn the vital skills of standing out and getting WOW! Reviews on talk shows, in interviews, at press junkets, and before the public. Media Savvy made history by crafting a new genre of television.

Conclusion

As we conclude our exploration into the lives and strategies of these remarkable media coaches, one thing is clear: their dedication to innovation and personalized coaching has reshaped the way individuals approach media and communication.

Whether it’s guiding clients through the nuances of public relations, empowering them to master the art of storytelling, or leveraging social media for maximum impact, these coaches exemplify excellence in their field.

Their stories inspire us to embrace the evolving media landscape with confidence and creativity, paving the way for future generations of communicators to shine.

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