Mark Albert
@malbertnews.bsky.social
Turning leaders into media masters ⭐ | Peabody Award-winning former investigative journalist | Travel guru | Fmr CBS News + Hearst TV | SAG•AFTRA
For media training, keynotes & workshops: https://www.mediaadvisoryexperts.com/
For media training, keynotes & workshops: https://www.mediaadvisoryexperts.com/
This is the most important lesson I learned from speaking in public for nearly 30 years —
People want you to inspire them ⚡️
Those are the memorable talks.
The memorable stories.
The ones people *feel*
So dig deep & create a memorable talk that informs, tells a story *and* inspires 👏
People want you to inspire them ⚡️
Those are the memorable talks.
The memorable stories.
The ones people *feel*
So dig deep & create a memorable talk that informs, tells a story *and* inspires 👏
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This is the most important lesson I learned from speaking in public for nearly 30 years —
People want you to inspire them ⚡️
Those are the memorable talks.
The memorable stories.
The ones people *feel*
So dig deep & create a memorable talk that informs, tells a story *and* inspires 👏
People want you to inspire them ⚡️
Those are the memorable talks.
The memorable stories.
The ones people *feel*
So dig deep & create a memorable talk that informs, tells a story *and* inspires 👏
My grandfather was a Marine
The USMC he served turns 250yrs old today
Our company, Media Advisory Experts, was tasked with an 'earned media' campaign for USMC
So we traveled to support #Marines250 events across US
On this 250th, gratitude & appreciation for the opportunity to tell this story
The USMC he served turns 250yrs old today
Our company, Media Advisory Experts, was tasked with an 'earned media' campaign for USMC
So we traveled to support #Marines250 events across US
On this 250th, gratitude & appreciation for the opportunity to tell this story
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My grandfather was a Marine
The USMC he served turns 250yrs old today
Our company, Media Advisory Experts, was tasked with an 'earned media' campaign for USMC
So we traveled to support #Marines250 events across US
On this 250th, gratitude & appreciation for the opportunity to tell this story
The USMC he served turns 250yrs old today
Our company, Media Advisory Experts, was tasked with an 'earned media' campaign for USMC
So we traveled to support #Marines250 events across US
On this 250th, gratitude & appreciation for the opportunity to tell this story
Grateful for incredibly kind & gracious feedback about our Media Mastery Experts masterclass this week 🙏
Our goal is to help every expert:
✅ Master their Message
✅ Amplify their Influence
For those who missed our masterclass, we got you!
Watch the replay for a limited time >>
(🔗 in comments) ⤵️
Our goal is to help every expert:
✅ Master their Message
✅ Amplify their Influence
For those who missed our masterclass, we got you!
Watch the replay for a limited time >>
(🔗 in comments) ⤵️
July 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Grateful for incredibly kind & gracious feedback about our Media Mastery Experts masterclass this week 🙏
Our goal is to help every expert:
✅ Master their Message
✅ Amplify their Influence
For those who missed our masterclass, we got you!
Watch the replay for a limited time >>
(🔗 in comments) ⤵️
Our goal is to help every expert:
✅ Master their Message
✅ Amplify their Influence
For those who missed our masterclass, we got you!
Watch the replay for a limited time >>
(🔗 in comments) ⤵️
If you’re:
→ An expert, coach, speaker or author
→ With 🔟+ years of experience
→ Struggling to get media attention
→ Not getting paid speaking gigs
📣 Then join our 60-min masterclass Thurs:
‘The Secret to Landing Media Coverage! For Experts, Speakers & Thought Leaders’
RSVP> bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
→ An expert, coach, speaker or author
→ With 🔟+ years of experience
→ Struggling to get media attention
→ Not getting paid speaking gigs
📣 Then join our 60-min masterclass Thurs:
‘The Secret to Landing Media Coverage! For Experts, Speakers & Thought Leaders’
RSVP> bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
July 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If you’re:
→ An expert, coach, speaker or author
→ With 🔟+ years of experience
→ Struggling to get media attention
→ Not getting paid speaking gigs
📣 Then join our 60-min masterclass Thurs:
‘The Secret to Landing Media Coverage! For Experts, Speakers & Thought Leaders’
RSVP> bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
→ An expert, coach, speaker or author
→ With 🔟+ years of experience
→ Struggling to get media attention
→ Not getting paid speaking gigs
📣 Then join our 60-min masterclass Thurs:
‘The Secret to Landing Media Coverage! For Experts, Speakers & Thought Leaders’
RSVP> bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
They said it changed their lives. Will it change yours?
✅ Get your expertise recognized
🔥 Ignite your influence
🌟 Make the impact you were born to make
👉 Now is the time to join us
RSVP for free masterclass July 24. RSVP 🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
#mediatraining #publicspeaking
✅ Get your expertise recognized
🔥 Ignite your influence
🌟 Make the impact you were born to make
👉 Now is the time to join us
RSVP for free masterclass July 24. RSVP 🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
#mediatraining #publicspeaking
July 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
They said it changed their lives. Will it change yours?
✅ Get your expertise recognized
🔥 Ignite your influence
🌟 Make the impact you were born to make
👉 Now is the time to join us
RSVP for free masterclass July 24. RSVP 🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
#mediatraining #publicspeaking
✅ Get your expertise recognized
🔥 Ignite your influence
🌟 Make the impact you were born to make
👉 Now is the time to join us
RSVP for free masterclass July 24. RSVP 🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
#mediatraining #publicspeaking
Here’s how I found out the hard way the mic is always on 🎤
I was the control room director one day. And one person was slacking.
So I thought I hit mute & said what I *really* thought. Oops.
I had actually toggled the mic on.
That taught me empathy in leadership.
And “The Mic Is Always On”
I was the control room director one day. And one person was slacking.
So I thought I hit mute & said what I *really* thought. Oops.
I had actually toggled the mic on.
That taught me empathy in leadership.
And “The Mic Is Always On”
July 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Here’s how I found out the hard way the mic is always on 🎤
I was the control room director one day. And one person was slacking.
So I thought I hit mute & said what I *really* thought. Oops.
I had actually toggled the mic on.
That taught me empathy in leadership.
And “The Mic Is Always On”
I was the control room director one day. And one person was slacking.
So I thought I hit mute & said what I *really* thought. Oops.
I had actually toggled the mic on.
That taught me empathy in leadership.
And “The Mic Is Always On”
What does 'off-the-record' truly mean?
Experts misunderstand what 'on-the-record' vs 'on-background' vs 'off-the-record' actually mean IRL (in real life).
Be confused no more!
Here I explain the differences – and the top question *you*, as the expert, MUST ask the journalist ⬇️
Experts misunderstand what 'on-the-record' vs 'on-background' vs 'off-the-record' actually mean IRL (in real life).
Be confused no more!
Here I explain the differences – and the top question *you*, as the expert, MUST ask the journalist ⬇️
July 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What does 'off-the-record' truly mean?
Experts misunderstand what 'on-the-record' vs 'on-background' vs 'off-the-record' actually mean IRL (in real life).
Be confused no more!
Here I explain the differences – and the top question *you*, as the expert, MUST ask the journalist ⬇️
Experts misunderstand what 'on-the-record' vs 'on-background' vs 'off-the-record' actually mean IRL (in real life).
Be confused no more!
Here I explain the differences – and the top question *you*, as the expert, MUST ask the journalist ⬇️
This Fourth of July weekend is also the 40th anniversary of ‘Back to the Future’ 🔥
As a child, the movie spoke to me:
↳ Imagination
↳ Storytelling
↳ Creativity
↳ Destiny
So, remember…
Roads? Where you’re going, you don’t need roads.
Go 88mph down your own path. 👊
As a child, the movie spoke to me:
↳ Imagination
↳ Storytelling
↳ Creativity
↳ Destiny
So, remember…
Roads? Where you’re going, you don’t need roads.
Go 88mph down your own path. 👊
July 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This Fourth of July weekend is also the 40th anniversary of ‘Back to the Future’ 🔥
As a child, the movie spoke to me:
↳ Imagination
↳ Storytelling
↳ Creativity
↳ Destiny
So, remember…
Roads? Where you’re going, you don’t need roads.
Go 88mph down your own path. 👊
As a child, the movie spoke to me:
↳ Imagination
↳ Storytelling
↳ Creativity
↳ Destiny
So, remember…
Roads? Where you’re going, you don’t need roads.
Go 88mph down your own path. 👊
75% of people have a fear of #publicspeaking.
That’s 3 of every 4 ‼️
Are you one of them?
That fear is preventing the world from hearing your valuable expertise💡
So join TEDx Coach to the Stars John Bates & me for our masterclass — and start getting over your fear:
🔗 bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
That’s 3 of every 4 ‼️
Are you one of them?
That fear is preventing the world from hearing your valuable expertise💡
So join TEDx Coach to the Stars John Bates & me for our masterclass — and start getting over your fear:
🔗 bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
June 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
75% of people have a fear of #publicspeaking.
That’s 3 of every 4 ‼️
Are you one of them?
That fear is preventing the world from hearing your valuable expertise💡
So join TEDx Coach to the Stars John Bates & me for our masterclass — and start getting over your fear:
🔗 bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
That’s 3 of every 4 ‼️
Are you one of them?
That fear is preventing the world from hearing your valuable expertise💡
So join TEDx Coach to the Stars John Bates & me for our masterclass — and start getting over your fear:
🔗 bit.ly/MMEmasterclass
JUST IN: Authorities issue first image of suspect in assassination and shooting of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers, identifying him as Vance Boelter, @CBSNews/@WCCO report; more info: www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
June 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
JUST IN: Authorities issue first image of suspect in assassination and shooting of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers, identifying him as Vance Boelter, @CBSNews/@WCCO report; more info: www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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$750 OFF* general registration to our media training, public speaking and leadership communications bootcamp.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨🚨🚨 FLASH SALE!!!
From Zero Media Calls to… ‘Can You Be On the News Tomorrow?!’
$750 OFF* general registration to our media training, public speaking and leadership communications bootcamp.
Use code PRESIDENTSDAY2025 at MediaMasteryExperts.com/LIVE 🥳
*Expires 2/23/25; must be paid in full.
From Zero Media Calls to… ‘Can You Be On the News Tomorrow?!’
$750 OFF* general registration to our media training, public speaking and leadership communications bootcamp.
Use code PRESIDENTSDAY2025 at MediaMasteryExperts.com/LIVE 🥳
*Expires 2/23/25; must be paid in full.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Potential client was frustrated she isn’t getting media coverage as an expert.
🔴 Stop hoping journalists will call!
🟢 Start getting media attention!
Learn how in my free masterclass Feb 5
BONUS💥: 5 giveaways in the hour!
🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
Potential client was frustrated she isn’t getting media coverage as an expert.
🔴 Stop hoping journalists will call!
🟢 Start getting media attention!
Learn how in my free masterclass Feb 5
BONUS💥: 5 giveaways in the hour!
🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
February 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Potential client was frustrated she isn’t getting media coverage as an expert.
🔴 Stop hoping journalists will call!
🟢 Start getting media attention!
Learn how in my free masterclass Feb 5
BONUS💥: 5 giveaways in the hour!
🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
Potential client was frustrated she isn’t getting media coverage as an expert.
🔴 Stop hoping journalists will call!
🟢 Start getting media attention!
Learn how in my free masterclass Feb 5
BONUS💥: 5 giveaways in the hour!
🔗 www.mediamasteryexperts.com/masterclass
HAPPENING NOW: #Inauguration2025 begins at US Capitol, held inside Rotunda for first time in 40 years; Donald J Trump to become 47th president of the United States; WATCH LIVE via C-SPAN: www.c-span.org/event/call-i...
January 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
HAPPENING NOW: #Inauguration2025 begins at US Capitol, held inside Rotunda for first time in 40 years; Donald J Trump to become 47th president of the United States; WATCH LIVE via C-SPAN: www.c-span.org/event/call-i...
HAPPENING NOW: Pres Biden giving his farewell address from the Oval Office as he prepares to leave office, with Pres-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday; WATCH LIVE via @CBSNews: www.cbsnews.com/live/
January 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
HAPPENING NOW: Pres Biden giving his farewell address from the Oval Office as he prepares to leave office, with Pres-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday; WATCH LIVE via @CBSNews: www.cbsnews.com/live/
Amtrak announces all-time ridership record for FY 2024, carrying 32.8M riders—big 15% annual increase—with record $2.5B ticket revenue; railroad says it invested $4.5B from Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act; wants to double ridership in 15 years: media.amtrak.com/2024/12/amtr...
December 4, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Amtrak announces all-time ridership record for FY 2024, carrying 32.8M riders—big 15% annual increase—with record $2.5B ticket revenue; railroad says it invested $4.5B from Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act; wants to double ridership in 15 years: media.amtrak.com/2024/12/amtr...
Free LIVE Masterclass: Master Media Coverage & On-Camera Confidence:
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August 25, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Free LIVE Masterclass: Master Media Coverage & On-Camera Confidence:
✅ Become Leading Expert in Your Industry
✅ Discover how to position yourself as leading authority in your field
✅ Confidently handle any media interview.
Tuesday: RSVP NOW >>>https://www.mediamasterymasterclass.com
#mediatraining
✅ Become Leading Expert in Your Industry
✅ Discover how to position yourself as leading authority in your field
✅ Confidently handle any media interview.
Tuesday: RSVP NOW >>>https://www.mediamasterymasterclass.com
#mediatraining
Thx to NGLCC for honoring me & my Media Advisory Experts firm on stage at its induction ceremony for 2024 LGBT Business Enterprises at #NGLCC24! So fun!
🎥 RSVP now for our media training camp in Sept: mediamasteryexperts.com
🎥 RSVP now for our media training camp in Sept: mediamasteryexperts.com
July 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Thx to NGLCC for honoring me & my Media Advisory Experts firm on stage at its induction ceremony for 2024 LGBT Business Enterprises at #NGLCC24! So fun!
🎥 RSVP now for our media training camp in Sept: mediamasteryexperts.com
🎥 RSVP now for our media training camp in Sept: mediamasteryexperts.com
BREAKING: Verified Joe Biden account on X posts letter that says “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term”; says he will address the nation this week; READ:
July 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM
BREAKING: Verified Joe Biden account on X posts letter that says “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term”; says he will address the nation this week; READ:
Thanks to Investigative Reporters and Editors & my colleagues Mc Nelly Torres, Amy DiPierro & John Kelly for this panel at #IRE24 on how to develop data sources for enterprise journalism investigations.
Lots of ideas on how to uncover stories using data to keep viewers, listeners & readers informed.
Lots of ideas on how to uncover stories using data to keep viewers, listeners & readers informed.
June 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Thanks to Investigative Reporters and Editors & my colleagues Mc Nelly Torres, Amy DiPierro & John Kelly for this panel at #IRE24 on how to develop data sources for enterprise journalism investigations.
Lots of ideas on how to uncover stories using data to keep viewers, listeners & readers informed.
Lots of ideas on how to uncover stories using data to keep viewers, listeners & readers informed.
📣 Announcing *Media Mastery Experts LIVE!*—an immersive, intimate multi-day media training event for execs, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, speakers, authors & more — hosted by me in DC.
It’s a jam-packed program. More info & registration here: www.mediamasteryexperts.com
It’s a jam-packed program. More info & registration here: www.mediamasteryexperts.com
June 6, 2024 at 5:28 PM
📣 Announcing *Media Mastery Experts LIVE!*—an immersive, intimate multi-day media training event for execs, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, speakers, authors & more — hosted by me in DC.
It’s a jam-packed program. More info & registration here: www.mediamasteryexperts.com
It’s a jam-packed program. More info & registration here: www.mediamasteryexperts.com
A replay of this incredibly moving & impactful webinar on #sextortion — along with key action items anyone can take to help prevent additional young victims — is now available for free: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SBXtWTUBgw
May 2, 2024 at 12:36 PM
A replay of this incredibly moving & impactful webinar on #sextortion — along with key action items anyone can take to help prevent additional young victims — is now available for free: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SBXtWTUBgw
Homicides Plummeting in American Cities at Fastest Rate in Decades, @wsjpr.bsky.social rpts; killings in cities including New York (-15%), Philadelphia (-35%), Columbus (-58%), & Boston (-82%) falling from respective pandemic-era increases that began in 2020: www.wsj.com/us-news/murd...
April 16, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Homicides Plummeting in American Cities at Fastest Rate in Decades, @wsjpr.bsky.social rpts; killings in cities including New York (-15%), Philadelphia (-35%), Columbus (-58%), & Boston (-82%) falling from respective pandemic-era increases that began in 2020: www.wsj.com/us-news/murd...
Thanks to The Michael Esposito Show on iHeartRadio for an engaging chat about today’s media landscape, storytelling, the new mediaadvisoryexperts.com & my Showcase Showdown-winning moment on The Price Is Right!
—>Listen to ‘Navigating Journalism’s Frontlines’: open.spotify.com/episode/0bxN...
—>Listen to ‘Navigating Journalism’s Frontlines’: open.spotify.com/episode/0bxN...
March 8, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Thanks to The Michael Esposito Show on iHeartRadio for an engaging chat about today’s media landscape, storytelling, the new mediaadvisoryexperts.com & my Showcase Showdown-winning moment on The Price Is Right!
—>Listen to ‘Navigating Journalism’s Frontlines’: open.spotify.com/episode/0bxN...
—>Listen to ‘Navigating Journalism’s Frontlines’: open.spotify.com/episode/0bxN...
Thanks to The Michael Esposito Show on iHeart Radio for an engaging discussion about today’s media landscape, storytelling, the new Media Advisory Experts consultancy & my Showcase Showdown-winning moment on The Price Is Right!
—>Airs soon on podcast platforms: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
—>Airs soon on podcast platforms: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
February 21, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Thanks to The Michael Esposito Show on iHeart Radio for an engaging discussion about today’s media landscape, storytelling, the new Media Advisory Experts consultancy & my Showcase Showdown-winning moment on The Price Is Right!
—>Airs soon on podcast platforms: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
—>Airs soon on podcast platforms: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
We’re pleased to announce Media Advisory Experts is now certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise #LGBTBE.
Media training for leaders & entrepreneurs, journalism workshops, video production, crisis communications & more: mediaadvisoryexperts.com
Media training for leaders & entrepreneurs, journalism workshops, video production, crisis communications & more: mediaadvisoryexperts.com
February 9, 2024 at 7:23 PM
We’re pleased to announce Media Advisory Experts is now certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise #LGBTBE.
Media training for leaders & entrepreneurs, journalism workshops, video production, crisis communications & more: mediaadvisoryexperts.com
Media training for leaders & entrepreneurs, journalism workshops, video production, crisis communications & more: mediaadvisoryexperts.com