Client Endorsements

“I occasionally get requests for media trainers and I guess I’ve done enough media training myself to be dangerous.  Michael Sheehan, who many people think is the best media trainer in the US, was the guy who taught me that trade 20 years ago.  So my standards are pretty high, and it’s been difficult for me to recommend anyone when I’m asked.

However, I’ve been working recently with a DC-based veteran media trainer named Ken Vest and I’m writing to recommend him to anyone who requires serious media training and message development. Ken does a fantastic job.  The guy is a real pro and having been in broadcast news for 16 years or so, he works across multiple verticals.

This may seem an unusual post on this list.  But, I received a call from my client yesterday, who told me that my bringing Ken’s ability onto their account was a great reflection on both me AND her internal constituents.  When was the last time you ever received a call like that?”

Mark Naples
Managing Partner
WIT Strategy Inc

"Vest is the kind of media relations pro you want when you're in a tough fight whether it's on Capital Hill or in the middle of litigation."
Stan Brand,
PC, Brand and Frulla

“I’ve worked with Ken for many years. He is an excellent media trainer giving our top executives that extra edge for their media interviews.”
Robert DeFellippo
Chief Communications Officer
Prudential Financial

“Ken Vest is one of the top PR pros in Washington.”
Elliot Levitas
Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton
Former Congressman from Georgia

“Ken managed a number of critical news stories for the insurance industry and he is one of the best media trainers I’ve ever seen.Carolyn Gorman
Vice President
Insurance Information Institute