Owner, Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc.
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- President, International Communications Firm at Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc.
- Past
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- Television News Reporter at WPVI ABC TV, Philadelphia, PA
- Adjunct Professor at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Television News Anchor and Reporter at WITI TV, CBS, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
- Television News Anchor and Reporter at WAFF TV Huntsville Alabama
- Associate Producer, Assignment Editor and Writer at KYW TV
- Writer and Producer at KYW AM ALL NEWS RADIO
- News Anchor and Reporter at WMAJ AM RADIO, STATE COLLEGE, PA
- Radio News Anchor at WDFM FM RADIO, STATE COLLEGE, PA
- Writer at WCAU ALL NEWS RADIO
- Columnist at Montgomery County Newspapers
- Education
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- Pennsylvania State University
- The University of Manchester
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Karen Friedman’s Summary
I head Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc. in the Philadelphia region. We teach business professionals how to communicate more effectively in business so they can reach objectives and get results. In the past 13 years, we've helped thousands of people make the most of every appearance, media interview, presentation and meeting so they can advance their agenda and enhance their reputations. I started the firm in 1996 after a successful career as a reporter and anchor in TV News, last stop ABC TV Philadelphia. It was at that time that a U.S. delegation led by former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton tapped me to provide media and political training for women in South and Central America. We continue to counsel key opinion leaders across the globe and have rolled out training programs in numerous countries including China, England, Singapore, Malaysia, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Trinidad, Canada and Puerto Rico. I'm also a co-author of Speaking with Success with best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager) and Jack Canfield (co –creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and am working on another book due out this year. I taught journalism at the University of Wisconsin and once ran for a hotly contested seat in the PA House of Representatives. I'm a professional speaker and a member of the National Speakers Association.
Karen Friedman’s Specialties:
business communications coaching and training, leadership communications, presentation skills, speaking skills, media interview training, crisis interview preparation, facilitating, executive communications coaching, moderator, speaker, emcee
Karen Friedman’s Experience
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President, International Communications Firm
Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 1996 — Present (13 years 1 month)
Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc. is an international communications coaching and consulting firm that helps business professionals across the globe excel in every meeting, appearance, interview and presentation. Karen is a former award winning television news reporter whose breaking coverage of local and national events has aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, the Today Show, Good Morning America and Nightline.
Her expertise in message development was first recognized when former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton tapped Karen to provide media and political training for women in South and Central America. She continues to counsel key opinion leaders across the globe and has rolled out training programs in numerous countries including China, England, Singapore, Malaysia, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Trinidad, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Frequently quoted by publications including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, Karen is a professional speaker who has repeatedly received the International Association of Business Communicators and Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association coveted top rated speaker designations. She co-authored “Speaking of Success", with best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager) and Jack Canfield (co – creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and has published dozens of articles in popular business publications and on-line sites. She is currently working on a book expected to be released later this year. -
Television News Reporter
WPVI ABC TV, Philadelphia, PA
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1985 — 1996 (11 years )
General Assignment Reporter, News Anchor
Research, write, edit and produce daily news stories for local and national broadcasts. Extensive Live reporting , moderating and emceeing community events. Special Achievements:
Field Anchor and Special Assignment to the Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Extensive award winning reporting from Hurricane Andrew, Florida. Constitutional bicentennial celebrations, numerous presidential visits and coverage of major candidates in primary and general elections. Live coverage of 1993 Phillies World Series in Toronto, Operation Desert Storm. Award Winning Blizzard ‘94 coverage. Behind the scenes specials in Hollywood, California. Live field reporting from breaking national stories, which aired on Good Morning America, Nightline, ABC Evening News and CNN. -
Adjunct Professor
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
1983 — 1985 (2 years )
Faculty Instructor.Developed and taught junior/senior broadcast journalism course. Included writing, editing, producing and in studio projects. It is now a regular part of the curriculum.
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Television News Anchor and Reporter
WITI TV, CBS, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
(Broadcast Media industry)
1981 — 1985 (4 years )
Television News Anchor Noon News and anchor of weekly news magazine show. Numerous Live Field assignments: US Marine Corp: San Diego, Ronald McDonald House, IN., Milwaukee Brewers World Series. Wrote, produced, anchored numerous special investigative reports on subjects including Battered Women, Teenage Suicide, Incest, Cosmetic Surgery, Unemployment, Handgun Control, Investigations, Alcoholism, Medical Malpractice.
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Television News Anchor and Reporter
WAFF TV Huntsville Alabama
(Broadcast Media industry)
1979 — 1981 (2 years )
Weekday Anchor for Morning News Show. Anchor 6:00 p.m. news, Moderator/Anchor Public Affairs Shows and Community Events
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Associate Producer, Assignment Editor and Writer
KYW TV
(Broadcast Media industry)
1977 — 1979 (2 years )
Associate Producer and Writer for daily news shows
Weekend and Night Assignment Manager: Assigned, researched and developed stories for camera crews and reporters.
Video Producer: supervised all film and video tape for broadcast
Sports Segment Producer: Tri-state specials and weekly features -
Writer and Producer
KYW AM ALL NEWS RADIO
(Broadcast Media industry)
1977 — 1979 (2 years )
Writer and producer for daily news shows
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News Anchor and Reporter
WMAJ AM RADIO, STATE COLLEGE, PA
(Broadcast Media industry)
1976 — 1977 (1 year )
News Anchor and Reporter. Special Focus Reports on Economy
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Radio News Anchor
WDFM FM RADIO, STATE COLLEGE, PA
(Broadcast Media industry)
1976 — 1977 (1 year )
Disc Jockey, Host Daily Talk Program
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Writer
WCAU ALL NEWS RADIO
(Broadcast Media industry)
1976 — 1976 (less than a year)
News writer for weekend news team
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Columnist
Montgomery County Newspapers
(Newspapers industry)
1975 — 1976 (1 year )
Bylined Columnist Wrote weekly column that was published in thirteen local papers.
Karen Friedman’s Education
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Pennsylvania State University
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The University of Manchester
International and Foreign Affairs
- Activities and Societies:
- Work Study Program at BBC Nightly News in London and regional news show in Manchester. Certificate of completion in Journalism and Foreign affairs.
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Karen Friedman’s Interests:
Travel, Tennis, Biking, Family and Friends
Karen Friedman’s Groups:
National Speakers Association, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, International Association of Business Communicators, Public Relations Society of America, American Society for Training and Development
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ASTD 2009 Speakers Group -
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Karen Friedman’s Honors:
Pa Department of Transportation Media Training Program named model for industry
Nominee Best 50 Women in Business Award
Pennsylvania State University: Commencement Speaker
American Red Cross Southeastern PA: Media Award Coverage of Hurricane Andrew
UPI Team Coverage Winter Blizzard
American Red Cross: Outstanding Community Service
AP Outstanding Persian Gulf Team Coverage
B’nai B’rith Excellence in Broadcasting
Elwyn Institute: Outstanding Community Service
21 Jewel Club: Women of Exemplary Achievement
Milwaukee Magazine: Most Interesting People Award
American Women in Radio and TV: TV Reporter of the Year
Milwaukee Veterans: Newscaster of the Year
Alabama Advertisers: Reporter of the Year
ADDY Awards: First Place Alabama State Talent
Sigma Delta Chi: 3rd Place National Radio Documentary
CBS Records: Outstanding National Promotions Manager
KYW Radio and TV: Outstanding Student Reporter
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