April Fools - Having Fun With Social Media & Manifestation
I played a little joke on my Instagram followers that got me thinking: there’s a reason people believed it and how do I make this joke a reality.
International Women's Day Break The Bias
This is one of my favourite photos. I was celebrating my first year in business with three of my first clients: Karen Donaldson, Trudy Stone and Trudie German - Boss Lady entrepreneurs. They are why we need to recognize women for their skills and abilities and Break The Bias!
February is the Start of Black History Year for Me!
Black History Month for some….Black History Year for me. Is 28 days enough to celebrate this rich culture? I’ve come up with a compromise that works for me!
Refreshed & Ready for 2022
Who else is excited about 2022? Warning, there is no mention of the P-word in this blog. Only good vibes and motivation to get you into gear for the new year!
The Best of Livestream 2021 - Watch and Learn
What a year it has been! I’ve taken on so many new endeavors. One of them was my livestream interviews. I had an opportunity to get personal with movers and shakers in the media industry and share their expertise with all of you. Now I’ve packaged those talks for a ‘Best of’ year end offering.
Finding Motivation Within Myself
What an experience - to look up and see yourself looking back at you - 12ft x 18ft! What this moment means to me and what it should mean to Canadians.
This is Reel-y Uncomfortable For Me!
What’s the big deal about Reels? Well, I found out after much convincing by the social media generation that I needed to get in the game if I wanted to market my business.
It Was Time For A Refresh - So I Called Margot!
Every business person should have professional photos - and update them every year or so!!!! It was time for me to do mine. Find out why I called on a longtime friend to take my photos. Wait until you see the results of our time together.
Media Spotlight: From Host to Executive Producer
She’s the Host and Executive Producer of Big Brother Canada and the next guest on my upcoming webinar on August 4th at 7pm. Arisa Cox is doing big things. Find out why she is in the Media Spotlight!
Mentorship And Internship - The Launch Pad to A Successful Career
My first mentor was CityNews reporter Jojo Chintoh. His guidance and access was the launching pad to my career in television news. It’s why I have been paying it forward by being a mentor and supporting internships in every newsroom I have worked in and in my business now. Learn more about how Jojo impacted by life and also about one of my favourite intern success stories.
What's a Media Gatekeeper?
I want to pull back the curtain and educate people about how to get their stories covered, which is why I curated a Media Gatekeepers series featuring key decision-makers at Citynews, CBC and CTV’s The Social.
Why I Launched "Find An Expert"
Last month we welcomed three new experts to our FKB Media Find An Expert team. This is a new service that we launched this year with our rebrand. But it’s not just about business, it’s about changing the media landscape of traditional experts.
Let's Make Sure Black History Month Stories Go Beyond February
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers was just one of five FKB Media Solution clients this Black History Month. However, the report they released on race and the Ontario Criminal Justice system is one that could and should be given coverage any time of the year.
$25K in 25 Days: Our Publicity Campaign for the Mother of Black History Month
FKB Media Solutions is the proud sponsor of the $25K in 25 Days Campaign in support of the Dr. Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora at York University. Find out why we decided to be lead this campaign launching in Black History Month.
New Website, New Vision for 2021
Welcome to my brand new website and my blog! I promised in my ‘under construction’ page that there would be BIG changes coming for FKB Media Solutions. After reading the blog, make sure to check out the site, sign up for notifications or any of our webinars. So, why the change and how am I feeling right about now?
The Rise of Auntie Jillian From Bell Fibe TV1 to CTV Prime Time
Auntie Jillian joined the CTV Summer Schedule and stole the hearts of Canadians. This Canadian-Caribbean family is hilarious, relatable and sooooo lovable. So, how did she go from community TV to mainstream prime time?
Launching A Worldwide Video Campaign
Toronto Singer/Songwriter Domanique Grant wrote a song that is connecting the world grappling with self-isolation. Her first video went viral with little promotion…now the goal is to make her second video of the song featuring people in countries around the world even bigger…
A Positive Spin in A Time of Crisis
With this COVID-19 crisis continuing, media is looking for “news you can use” to help the millions of people stuck at home find ways to positively occupy their time. That’s were Fitness Expert Kym Niles comes in, by getting Canadians movin’…
When The News Cycle Kicks You Into High Gear
COVID-19 or Coronavirus is now a global pandemic and everything is shutting down - including schools. With March Break extending by two weeks, the pitch machine churned into high gear with my newest client ready for her media close-up…
Getting Recognized For Your Expertise
How does the media find its experts? What are the things you need to know to get called back again and again? Here’s how Karen Donaldson has turned her expertise into an expert opinion.