Ashleigh Banfield

Ashleigh Banfield

Keynote Speaker: TV News Anchor, Crime Journalist, Emmy Nominee

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Ashleigh Banfield Biography

Ashleigh Banfield is a television news anchor and crime journalist, currently anchoring the 11 a.m. edition of "CNN Newsroom" each weekday, and "Crime and Justice" Monday through Thursday from 6-8 pm. Banfield joined CNN in 2012 as a co-anchor of CNN's morning show "Early Start" with Ashleigh Banfield and Zoraida Sambolin. She has a well-established career in journalism, having covered breaking news from across the country and around the globe.

Previously, Banfield was a correspondent for ABC News, where she reported for "Good Morning America," "20/20," "World News" with Diane Sawyer, and "Nightline." She also hosted "Primetime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield" on HLN and "Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield" on CNN. Her reporting has spanned significant events such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and high-profile trials including those of George Zimmerman, Jodi Arias, and Casey Anthony.

Banfield's early career includes work as a correspondent for NBC News from 2000-2004, where she reported for "The Today Show," "NBC Nightly News" with Tom Brokaw, and "Dateline." She gained significant recognition for her live coverage from Ground Zero during the September 11 attacks, which led to an Emmy Award nomination. This period marked the start of intensive reporting stints in conflict zones such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, earning her and her team a National Headliner Award. In addition to her television work, Banfield earned a bachelor's degree in political studies and French from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada, and completed a Journalism Law School fellowship at Loyola Law School in California in 2009.

Throughout her career, Banfield has been recognized with numerous awards including a Gracie Allen Award in 2008 for Outstanding Anchor and a Telly Award in 2007 for her coverage of the Rhode Island Nightclub Fire. Her notable interviews span a range of high-profile figures, from world leaders like Yasser Arafat and U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, to celebrities such as Martha Stewart.

Currently residing in Connecticut with her two sons, Banfield continues to be a prominent figure in news journalism, valued for her extensive experience and ability to cover complex legal and social issues.

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Ashleigh Banfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Host & Emcee, Journalism, Women, Entertainers, Broadcasting and Celebrity.

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Ashleigh Banfield generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ashleigh Banfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Host & Emcee and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ashleigh Banfield for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ashleigh Banfield generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Ellerbee, Linda Cohn and Pat Mitchell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ashleigh Banfield for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Ashleigh Banfield to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ashleigh Banfield for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ashleigh Banfield, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ashleigh Banfield or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ashleigh Banfield for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ashleigh Banfield, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ashleigh Banfield, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ashleigh Banfield speak about?

    Ashleigh Banfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Host & Emcee, Journalism, Women, Entertainers, Broadcasting and Celebrity.
  • Where does Ashleigh Banfield travel from?

    Ashleigh Banfield generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ashleigh Banfield?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ashleigh Banfield for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ashleigh Banfield for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ashleigh Banfield or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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