Jan 13 2025
Emmy award-winning journalist, keynote speaker, emcee, and actor whose TV news career spans 34 years.
Doug Shimell is an Emmy award-winning journalist, keynote speaker, emcee, and actor whose TV news career spans 34 years. With his combined expertise in writing and acting he emcees or keynotes for audiences of any size with stunning charisma. Doug Shimell is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Doug Shimell’s fees.
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-510-6607 to book Doug Shimell for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.
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Over Doug Shimell’s career, he reported for some of the most prominent news agencies in the industry, such as NBC and FOX. His first break-out gig was at NBC Oklahoma City where he showed tremendous courage while tornado chasing in dangerous storms. As exciting as that may be, his single most prolific story—that garnered national attention and launched his career—was yet to come.
The Tom Compano and Anne Marie Fahey murder case was the hottest story of 1996, a drama that was torn from fiction. Its notoriety was due in part to Shimell’s exceptional reporting throughout the case. When the verdict was set to be read, Doug Shimell’s live coverage of the event earned him an Emmy Nomination. A man of many talents Doug is also an award-winning actor.
With his past in chasing tornados, rooting out corruption and advocating for the voiceless, Doug has layers to his stories that keeps listeners engaged and ready for more. With his flexible abilities in the fast-paced world of television, he is adaptable enough to effortlessly emcee or deliver keynote speeches at any event.
Find out how to hire Doug Shimell to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Doug Shimell’s availability and cost. When booking Doug Shimell for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Doug Shimell is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Doug Shimell booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book Doug Shimell depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Doug Shimell for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Doug Shimell is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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