As I’ve mentioned, some people have a natural ability to shine in front of a camera. But for most people it takes a little work to feel comfortable doing an interview or demonstration on TV. If you are an expert in your field and want to share your knowledge, you need to be prepared! You […]
In a previous blog, I mentioned that not everyone is meant to be on camera, no matter their desire. But some people are definitely born with a microphone in their hand. Not everyone realizes this though and needs a little push towards the spotlight. That was the case for the current face of the NFL […]
Not everyone is meant to be on camera. I know this from personal experience. When I first started out, I wanted to be a reporter. I loved asking people questions and telling their stories. I wrote for my high school and college publications … and even got a job as a reporter/anchor at my university’s […]
A TV segment with just talking heads is a producer’s worst nightmare. Viewers will get bored quickly and change the channel, unless your guest is a mega movie star or big-name politician or best-selling author who they love. Even then, you need visuals to help make the segment more interesting. So no matter who or […]
When I produced stories and segment for “The Jam” morning show on WCIU-TV, I focused on highlighting people making a difference in their community. One favorite piece featured a dedicated foster dad who opened his life to an older child. After their heartwarming story aired, the foster child agency saw a big increase in inquiries […]
A dream of mine to produce a long-form documentary came true when I was hired by Towers Productions in Chicago to produce an episode of the popular Weather Channel program, “When Weather Changed History.” My topic was sobering—the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki to end World War II. The production process took eight […]
After working with nationally-known dog trainer Laura Monaco Torelli on several popular morning TV segments, she was interested in doing her own video series on simple training tips that viewers could try at home. I sketched out a production plan, hired a photographer/editor and set up a shoot location. We shot four videos in about […]
Morning show producers get pitches about new products dozens of times a day. Most of the emails get deleted. However, occasionally, a product will spark an idea that goes outside the box. That’s what happened when I got pitched a segment on a new standing desk made by a Chicago company. I could have easily […]
Glennon Doyle is one of the hottest names in the publishing world, selling millions of books and having Oprah as her biggest fan. So, having her in-studio on You & Me was a huge get. We wanted to make sure the interview was meaningful and that she had time to share her story. Jeanne Sparrow […]
Author: Vicki is the co-author of a book about some of the worst political scandals in the 2000’s called “Lyin’, Cheatin’ Bastards.” She researched, wrote, edited and marketed the book, making TV and radio appearances, along with hosting book signings.
