Client Success Stories

  • “From interviews with presidents, to conversations with CEO’s, senators, and governors, Allen has always been a trusted source of reliable, powerful storytelling. When news breaks, he is calm in the face of calamity. Nobody in the anchor chair can think on his feet quite like Allen as a crisis situation unfolds in a matter of minutes. Allen has a deep, practical knowledge of crisis communications.”

    Nate Ballard

    CEO The Press Shop & Former Communications Director SF Mayor Gavin Newsom

  • “Allen represents calmness in the face of breaking news while able to think on his feet as the situation changes and unfolds.” “His news reporting and anchoring experience combined with his work presenting media training and crisis communications seminars for the Center For Homeland Defense and Security would serve you well with both direct crisis communications response and provide counsel on reputation management.”

    Sam Singer

    President Singer Associates, INC.

  • "Allen's unique addition as a working journalist to our media training sessions has been well received by both co-panelists as well as members of our classes who value the insights of a news reporter and anchor like Allen who faces these media situations every day.”

    Ellen Gordon

    Associate Dir. Executive Education for the Center of Homeland Defense & Security at the Naval Postgraduate School

  • "After graduating from University of Oregon, I was equipped with a great education in Journalism and was given all the right tools, but I did not feel as confident with my skills as an on air reporter. Allen really helped in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and applying my education and tools to think outside of the box. He coached me with ways to simplify such a complex profession by providing me with practical instruments to present and connect with the viewers. I learned how to drill down to the important points in my reporting, get creative and think of ways to connect and respect those I interface with when out in the field. It’s a great challenge to work under constant deadlines and to turn stories within hours, so moving past the pressure and working smart throughout my assignments were some of the many takeaways I learned from working with Allen. I would highly recommend his coaching to others who are looking to be better journalists as he has done a terrific job supporting me throughout my career. Allen’s wealth of experience and interest in promoting the news in a sound, ethical way made the experience both fun and informative."

    Carmela Karcher

    Multimedia Journalist, KMIR NBC Palm Springs

  • "If I listed all the ways Allen Martin helped me during my first 7 months in the industry, this would become a novel, so I'll try to keep it relatively brief. He immediately took on a mentorship role for me, one that I definitely needed. My on-camera presence, my delivery, and my writing all needed a tune-up. Thanks to him, the difference between my work in my first few months is night and day compared to what I'm able to accomplish now. And I can't thank him enough.”

    Colby Enebrad

    Multimedia Journalist, Central Oregon Daily News Bend, OR

  • "Allen Martin was a wonderful resource for all of the young reporters in our newsroom, including me. His straightforward and honest, yet kind and understanding method of giving feedback made us all feel supported. His years of expertise in the journalism field always showed through in his teaching, and he left us with much more confidence and ability than before."

    Karli Olson - Multimedia Journalist, Central Oregon Daily News Bend, OR

  • "Allen mentored me and my co-workers at Central Oregon Daily News. He gave us advice on script writing, camera presence and all around reporting tips. Allen is a wealth of knowledge, and his experience in the industry helped our news team grow and strengthen our coverage."

    Morgan Gwynn

    Multimedia Journalist, Central Oregon Daily News Bend, OR