Dave Yonkman Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Public Relations tells your ideal customers through an authoritative third party – like a news publication – why they should trust you with their time and money.Newspapers, websites, blogs, radio, TV, podcasts, social media and trade magazines are trusted sources of information.They stake their reputation on sharing accurate, compelling information with their readers. Your buyers believe that they represent your industry accurately.​News media professionals want to know… Show more Public Relations tells your ideal customers through an authoritative third party – like a news publication – why they should trust you with their time and money.Newspapers, websites, blogs, radio, TV, podcasts, social media and trade magazines are trusted sources of information.They stake their reputation on sharing accurate, compelling information with their readers. Your buyers believe that they represent your industry accurately.​News media professionals want to know about your company and how you're solving problems in your market. You give them news that's interesting about you so they can write about it or interview a company official on a podcast.The result? Your news becomes the first thing your customers see when they need your solutions to fix their problems.It's even easier than it sounds! Give me a call or text me at (616) 610-0533. I'll tell you all about how Public Relations can work for your company. Show less

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

I teach Journalism and Mass Media courses.

Washington, D.C.

Managed exhaustive studies on the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in the U.S. and the global threat from radical Islamist terror.Elevated media profile and increased donor engagement.Ensured high visibility of Investigative Project on Terrorism principals in social and legacy media platforms.

Reston, Virginia, United States

Served as company representative for families of private maritime security personnel arrested by Indian authorities and held at Puzhal Prison in Chennai, South India.Met with foreign government officials and family members in such places as Tallinn, Estonia; New Castle, England; and Washington, D.C.Directed all media relations for company.

Washington, D.C.

Delivered a nonpartisan, objective accounting of Washington, D.C. politics for one of the nation’s fastest-growing multimedia news organizations.Broke the Benghazi whistleblower story.

Washington, D.C.

Served as spokesman for two Chairmen of the House Intelligence Committee.Wrote articles for such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Los Angeles Times, Politico, The Hill and Roll Call.Created media strategy for passing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. intelligence community since Congress created the CIA in 1947.

Holland, Mi

Reported and provided analysis on the 2002 Michigan gubernatorial and state legislature campaigns, including moderating debates.Developed network of Michigan and national news sources to produce quality content in covering the Michigan Legislature and personalities in Lansing.