A good speaker is hard to find. So PR NEWS has compiled a list of resources to help you in your quest for the perfect speechwriter, the perfect speech-giver, the perfect speaking gig for your CEO, or perhaps your own shot at glory behind the podium. The listings below were culled from the PR NEWS Annual Directory of PR Services, a 280-page goodie-bag of business resources for busy communicators. For more information about the directory and how to order a copy, visit www.prandmarketing.com or email [email protected].
Austin Lawrence Group, Inc.
1281 Maine St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)961-8888; fax: (203)969-0266
Capital Speakers, Inc.
807 National Press Bldg.
Washington, DC 20045
(202)393-0772; fax: (202)393-1418
Celebrity Focus
3357 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847)291-0095; fax: (847)291-0115
Ginamarie Talent & Entertainment
233 School St.
Fairfield, CT 06430
(800)737-0797; fax: (203)335-3771
Greater Talent Network, Inc.
150 Fifth Ave., Ste. 900
New York, NY 10011
(212)645-4200; fax: (212)627-1471
Institute for Public Relations
University of Florida, PO Box 118400
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352)392-0280; fax: (352)846-1122
Manship School of Mass Communications, Louisiana State University
221 Journalism Bldg.
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225)388-2336; fax: (225)388-2125
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
33 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212)995-2230; fax: (212)995-0757
Reelife Documentary Productions
PO Box 52
Montague, MA 01351
(413)367-2118
Roper Starch Worldwide
205 W. 42nd St., 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212)599-0700; fax: (212)867-7008
Showcase Associates, Inc.
911 Cypress Ave.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215)884-6205; fax: (215)884-2306
Speakers Guild, Inc.
PO Box 1540
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508)888-6702; fax: (508)888-6771
The Speakers Network, Inc.
89 Summit Ave., Ste. 298
Summit, NJ 07901
(908)522-1610; fax: (908)522-1619
Top Speaking Forums
c/o Public Affairs Group, Inc.,
1146 19th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202)466-6811; fax: (202)833-1808
World Class Speakers & Entertainers
10747 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 807
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310)441-7229; fax: (310)441-7233