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"A crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind."
— Chinese Proverb
Biography 

David Bartlett is one of the most highly regarded communications strategists and crisis management experts in the country. He is the author of Making Your Point (St. Martin’s Press), a practical guide to communication strategy and tactics.

Major corporations, trade associations, non-profits, and multinationals trust Mr. Bartlett with their most sensitive high-stakes communications assignments. He helps a wide range of clients communicate effectively with critical stakeholder groups.

Experience 

Mr. Bartlett has worked with the senior leadership of companies in pharmaceuticals, healthcare,  manufacturing, consumer products, utilities, energy, chemicals, defense, food processing, biotechnology, insurance, financial services, and many other industries in the United States and around the world.

Mr. Bartlett’s career also includes senior management positions with major media organizations, including NBC Radio, Metromedia Television News, Post-Newsweek Stations, and the Voice of America.

Mr. Bartlett served as President of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), the international professional association of electronic journalists. He was RTDNA’s principal spokesman and public affairs strategist, representing the organization and the industry in press interviews, congressional testimony, public speaking engagements, and numerous local and network broadcast appearances. 

Education 
Bachelor of Arts
Trinity College, Hartford
Graduate Studies
University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

DC Office

1900 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

202.973.1300
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