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Media Training, content creation, and Corporate Communications

Chernoff Communications offers:

  • Media training that prepares executives to shine in the spotlight during news interviews and speaking presentations

  • Writing and editing of articles, investment commentary, Op-Eds, speeches, and blogs

  • Broadcast-quality video production

Chernoff Communications leverages our clients' intellectual capital to accelerate their success!

LEADERSHIP

ALLAN CHERNOFF

Former CNBC and CNN Senior Correspondent Allan Chernoff brings clients a unique perspective from both sides of the communications fence as one of the nation’s most experienced and honored business journalists and as a former senior partner, head of media and speaker training, and lead opinion writer at global public relations firm FleishmanHillard. Allan has advised, trained and written for dozens of C-Suite leaders, financial professionals, and public affairs officials.

Allan Chernoff was CNN's Senior Correspondent for 11 years, reporting on air for all of the CNN television and radio networks, writing for CNNMoney.com and CNN.com, and serving as CNN's economic and personal finance analyst. Previously, he was Senior Correspondent for CNBC, where he spent a decade reporting for both CNBC and NBC programs, including NBC Nightly News and Today. He is one of the founding journalists of CNBC’s predecessor, Financial News Network (FNN). His journalism honors include six Deadline Club Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, two National Headliner Awards, three Peabody Awards, and a DuPont Award.

Allan is a graduate of Brown University and holds an executive certificate in financial planning. 

He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Fortune, Newsweek, New York Magazine, and Money, among many other publications. His book, The Tailors of Tomaszow, is a communal memoir and history of Holocaust survivors. Allan is a speaker and moderator at corporate, academic and charitable events.

Corporations and not-for-profit organizations that have relied upon Allan Chernoff’s media and editorial expertise include: AbbVie, ADP, ADL, Aldi, American Dental Society, AT&T, Azamara, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Carnival, Chewy, Chobani, Citigroup, Cree Lighting, Cullen/Frost Bankers, Echo Investment Capital, Erdington Spirits, eHealth, Eisai Global, Finjan Cybersecurity, FL Putnam Investment Management, Genentech, General Motors, Hackensack Meridian Health, Heidrick & Struggles, Hospital for Special Surgery, Houlilhan Lawrence, Hyatt, Intralinks, J.E. Dunn Construction, KPMG, Lenovo, LiveOnNY, Loeb Partners, Macroeconomic Advisers, Manhattan Venture Partners, Merck, Moody’s, Mount Sinai Health System, Nationwide Coin & Bullion, Naveris, New American Economy, Novo Nordisk, OptionMetrics, PA Consulting, Pfizer, Realogy, Recro Pharma, Robotti & Co. Investment Advisors, Third Street Music School, U.N. Better Than Cash Alliance, USAA, Warwick Capital Partners, Weight Watchers, World Gold Council, and Wyndham Destinations.

tESTIMONIALS

What clients say about Chernoff Communications:

Allan Chernoff understands the media like few others. He knows how the media works, and he knows how to make that knowledge work for his clients. He is especially skilled at preparing executives to win when dealing with the media. From message to measurement, Allan delivers.
— Selim Bingol, Chief Communications Officer, Duke Energy/former Sr. V.P. Communications, General Motors
Allan worked with my team to sharpen our messaging and prepare senior executives for media interviews and high-profile speeches. His experience and targeted preparation for each leader established instant credibility and his empathetic but direct style enabled quick rapport. Both are critical in coaching. Allan’s influence has lasted, as we have referred back to his sessions when we prepare for media and speaking opportunities.
— Katie McBride, Executive Director, General Motors
Allan was the consummate professional from the first contact. He took great care in preparing for our media training to ensure he was able to capture all the nuances of our messaging. He worked with three spokespeople at various levels of experience and received rave reviews from all, even the two who were trained previously. I would highly recommend him for your media and presentation training needs.
— Iya Davidson, Head of Marketing & Communications, World Gold Council
Allan is indisputably one of the most effective communications professionals in the business. He worked closely with us on several projects, including researching, writing and producing a series of short testimonial videos about Anti-Defamation League’s work in combating anti-Semitism and hatred. Likewise, Allan’s coaching work with our senior executives on sharping their speaking and interviewing skills was truly transformational. He is always my go-to when I’m in a pinch.
— Todd Gutnick, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Anti-Defamation League
Chernoff Communications produced a highly professional, engaging and entertaining video for our investment firm that is a key component of our successful sales and marketing campaign. Chernoff translated sophisticated financials into an easily understandable script complemented by creative animation. It was a pleasure working with the Chernoff team and I gladly recommend their video production services!
— Matthew Sullivan, CEO Crowdventure.com
Allan Chernoff is a top notch media coach. Our Lenovo executives trust him and our comms team knows he will deliver. His deep experience as an on-camera business journalist who has conducted thousands of interviews of some of the biggest names in business gives him exceptional insight and ability to prepare executives for their most important public appearances. Definitely one of the best and a pleasure to work with as well.
— Brion Tingler, Director Global Communications and Public Affairs, Lenovo
I’ve worked with Allan on several projects and can tell you definitively that he brings instant credibility when providing counsel on media and public relations. Allan is an experienced professional and a masterful storyteller – his ability to crystalize complex, technical topics into actionable communications helped my team achieve results and connect with audiences. Simply put, Allan is the real deal.
— Matt Walters, Senior Communications Partner, USAA
Allan is “as good as it gets” when it comes to op-ed writing and placement, as well as media and communications skills training. I fully endorse and recommend him to anyone needing these services, and would be happy to discuss with anyone over the phone in more detail as well.
— Steve Naru, Managing Director & Head of U.S. Media Relations, Burson Cohn & Wolfe
I had the opportunity to work with Allan several times in preparation for media interviews in New York. Based on his many years of broadcast experience, he has a deep understanding of the industry and offered solid, practical advice that helped me during both TV and print interviews.
— Dick Evans, Former Chairman & CEO, Cullen/Frost Bankers
Chernoff Communications delivers. Allan and team have the deep experience necessary for providing excellent strategic advice, coupled with the ability to execute on a plan to get great results. We worked together on targeting business and finance reporters with a complex, data-driven story. Allan crafted a simple pitch that got great results across business and financial press, as well as broadcast. His writing, journalism heritage, and deep understanding of financial markets are unique.
— Ian Bruce, V.P., Corporate Communications, Intralinks