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The Media Training Book Executives Actually Use

14 chapters. Companion video lessons. The exact system Jess used to train Google, JPMorgan, and the United Nations — available for $7.99.

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Most experts walk into interviews without a system. It shows.

You get pulled off your message — and can't find your way back.

An interviewer takes you somewhere you didn't want to go. The question is off-topic, leading, or just unfair. You know your subject, but now you're lost in their frame. You leave the studio knowing you never said the three things you came there to say.

You look like you have something to hide — even when you don't.

Discomfort reads as deception on camera. A slight pause, a defensive answer, a missed beat — and suddenly the audience isn't sure they trust you. It's not about what you said. It's about what your body, your face, and your pacing said instead.

You walk out knowing you had more to give.

The point that would have made you quotable got buried. The message that would have landed perfectly never did. You got through the interview — but "getting through it" isn't why you showed up. There's a gap between a forgettable interview and a memorable one, and it comes down to a handful of techniques most guests never learn.

Media Secrets is the system that closes that gap.

14 chapters. One complete media playbook.

Each chapter comes with a companion bonus video — unlocked free when you register below.

CHAPTER 01

Secrets for Getting Started

The foundational mindset and setup that separates media-ready guests from everyone else.

CHAPTER 02

PR Secrets for Getting Booked

Proven strategies for landing interviews across TV, radio, podcast, and print.

CHAPTER 03

The Message System

How to distill any complex idea into three clear messages no interviewer can derail.

CHAPTER 04

The Answer System

What to do when the question is unfair, off-topic, or designed to trip you up.

CHAPTER 05

The Sound Bite Quote System

The architecture of a quote that gets repeated, shared, and remembered.

CHAPTER 06

Your Secret Control Techniques

Advanced techniques for staying in control of any interview — without it feeling like a fight.

CHAPTER 07

Looking and Sounding Your Best

On-camera presence, wardrobe, setup, and the subtle signals that separate pros from amateurs.

CHAPTER 08

The Mind of the Media

What producers and journalists actually want — and how to give it to them.

CHAPTER 09

Crisis Communication

What to say, what not to say, and how to reclaim the narrative fast.

CHAPTER 10

Media Traps

The most common traps that catch even experienced guests — and how to avoid every one.

CHAPTER 11

Mistakes

The mistakes Jess has seen thousands of times — and exactly how to stop making them.

CHAPTER 12

Media as Marketing

How to turn every media appearance into lasting traffic, authority, and business momentum.

CHAPTER 13

Handling Specific Interview Types

TV, radio, podcast, print, live streaming — each format has its own rules.

CHAPTER 14

Your Quick Start Guide

A one-page reference system you can use before any interview, anytime.

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What readers and clients say

★★★★★
Audiobook · Verified Purchase
“Media Secrets is one of the most practical media-training books I've picked up. It doesn't waste time with theory — you get straight, actionable advice that actually prepares you for real interviews. It shows you how to turn any media appearance into real traction — website visits, sales, and ongoing opportunities. Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to communicate better, this guide is packed with usable tools.”
Cyber Guy
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Kindle
“'Media Secrets' is the new Bible for media training. It contains every single thing one needs before doing a media interview — from 'what to say' to 'what to wear.' Media training is important because what good is landing an interview if you cannot get the listener/viewer to take action? As a publicist I plan to buy this book and give it to my clients to read. Nothing could be more useful.”
FlyingBooksUSA
★★★★★
Kindle · Verified Purchase
“Jess is truly one of the nicest, most authentic people I've met. He's amazing at distilling a lifetime of information and experience into a book that's easy to read. Just as importantly, he gives you very actionable steps that you can easily follow. I spent a day working with him in person in a small workshop for a lot more money, and it was worth every penny — so this book is a bargain!!!”
Bobbi Kline MDAuthor, The Blood Type Cookbook · CEO, Genomic Solutions Now
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“After working with Jess Todtfeld for over 15 years, we highly recommend his book. Jess coached one of our clients in prep for a national TV interview, and it was by far their best interview to date. Don't hesitate. Buy this book. Media Secrets is a go-to guide for anyone with a story to tell.”
Liz H. KellyMedia Coach & PR Professional Advisor, Goody PR
Jess Todtfeld, media trainer and author of Media Secrets

Jess Todtfeld

Jess Todtfeld spent 13 years as a national television producer at ABC, NBC, and FOX, producing thousands of segments and helping launch programs including The O'Reilly Factor and Fox & Friends. Today he is one of the most sought-after media trainers in the country, recognized by The Washington Post as a media training expert.

He holds a Guinness World Record for the most media interviews conducted in 24 hours and has trained executives, spokespeople, and leadership teams at Google, JPMorgan, American Express, the United Nations, and hundreds of Fortune 500 organizations. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) — the highest earned designation in the professional speaking industry.

ABC / NBC / FOX Producer Guinness Record Holder CSP Washington Post Expert 300+ Comms Teams

What clients say after working with Jess

“I closed a million-dollar deal after hearing Jess' strategies. I can't begin to thank you.”
Les RichmondBuild America Mutual
“Jess sums up what top performers need to know about presenting. I left with tools I used immediately.”
Tim HoltPresident, Preservation Capital
“Hard to walk away without 'aha' moments and valuable pointers for dramatically improving communication skills.”
Vanessa LowryDirector of Communications, American Express

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