A speaker your audience will still quote next month
Conference audiences forget most of what they hear before they reach the parking lot. What sticks is a speaker with real stories, practical takeaways, and the stage presence to hold a room.
Shannon Newth and Jason Laird bring decades of on-air broadcast experience to the stage. They deliver keynotes and hands-on communications workshops for industry events, associations, and leadership teams across the country.
Practical sessions, not pep talks
We build every talk around things your audience can use Monday morning: how to handle a reporter's call, how to tell a story people remember, how to communicate under pressure. Attendees leave with skills, not just notes.
Trusted by national and Montana audiences
Past engagements include the National Rifle Association of America, SHOT Show, PRSA Montana, the Montana Cooperative Development Center, and the Montana Grain Growers Association. Sessions range from conference keynotes to half-day workshops.
Formats we deliver
- Conference keynotes
- Half-day and full-day communications workshops
- Media training intensives for conference programs
- Panel moderation and event emcee work
- Custom sessions built around your audience
Common questions
What topics do you speak on?
Practical communication: working with the media, storytelling that builds trust, crisis readiness, and showing up credibly in public. Each session is tailored to the audience.
Do you travel for engagements?
Yes. We are based in Great Falls, Montana and deliver keynotes and workshops across the country.
How far in advance should we book?
Sooner is better, especially for conference season. Reach out through the contact form with your date and audience, and we will confirm availability quickly.