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Biography
Jerry Amernic is a writer and public relations consultant who helps organizations with marketing and media relations. He is the author of several books, both fiction and non-fiction. His most recent books are the Julian Fantino memoir Duty - The Life of a Cop (publisher Key Porter Books) and his novel Gift of the Bambino (publisher St. Martin's) which won positive reviews in Canada and the U.S. Jerry, who also writes for newspapers and magazines, applies his journalistic skills to serving corporate clients, professional practice firms, and other organizations with media relations. He assists them in their marketing by developing and executing strategies designed to generate positive media exposure. He is also a top media trainer.
Accomplishments (2)
Author of several books including non-fiction best-sellers in Canada, and a novel that was highly praised in both Canada and the U.S. He is also a seasoned PR and Communications professional with an impressive client list. (professional)
Books include Duty - The Life of a Cop (Key Porter Books, Toronto 2008) and Gift of the Bambino (St. Martin's, New York 2004). Former Sunday columnist with The Toronto Sun, and correspondent with several newspapers including The Toronto Star and National Post. Contributor to major daily newspapers and magazines. Clients include major corporations, professional practice firms, and other organizations.
Speaker and media trainer (professional)
Jerry is a dynamic speaker who has done talks for the likes of The Association of Canadian Clubs, Business Networking International, and many other professional groups. He has also spoken to, and done Executive Media Training, for a great many organizations.
Education (1)
University of Toronto: B. A., General Arts 1974
Jerry also studied Journalism at the University of Western Ontario.
Testimonials (2)
Ray Argyle, Founding Chairman, Argyle Communications | Argyle Rowland Worldwide
“When Jerry speaks, people listen. As a top-notch journalist and corporate communicator who knows what he’s talking about, he mixes valuable experience with a vibrant, entertaining delivery. It’s a concoction that can’t be beat!” — Ray Argyle, Founding Chairman, Argyle Communications Inc.
The Wall Street Journal, Book review | The Wall Street Journal
“Considering baseball’s enduring popularity, ‘Gift of the Bambino’ [by Jerry Amernic] has the makings of a familyoriented Hollywood movie, a cross between ‘The Natural’ and ‘Field of Dreams’.” — The Wall Street Journal
Event Appearances (2)
PR and Media Relations
Lunch 'n Learn Shibley Righton LLP, 250 University Avenue, Toronto
2013-01-15
How to communicate to the media and get results
Executive Media Training Quality and Compliance Services, Mississauga
2013-01-18
Sample Talks (1)
Managing the Message
Getting the right message out to those who matter is no easy task. But how come some organizations and people manage to succeed while the huge majority don’t? Jerry applies his expertise as a writer and journalist to the corporate world, and shows how communicating with the right words, tone and clarity makes your audience sit up and take notice.
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- Keynote
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
