Willow Bay

Willow Bay

Keynote Speaker: Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at University of Southern California

Willow Bay Biography

Willow Bay, a veteran broadcast journalist, mediapioneer and digital news editor, is the Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. The first female dean of USC Annenberg, Bay oversees more than 200 faculty and staff, and more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students across the fields of communication, journalism, public relations and public diplomacy. During her tenure as dean and in her previous role as director, Bay has increased scholarship opportunities, launched the state-of-the-art Annenberg Media Center, accelerated curricular innovations, and vastly expanded the school’s partnerships with key media and technology partners.

Bay’s academic and industry engagement is focused on the intersection of media, technology and business. Building on research from her first book, "Talking to Your Kids in Tough Times: How to Answer Your Child’s Questions about the World We Live In," she is the co-author of a series of global research reports on the impact of mobile technologies on teens and parents titled “The New Normal.”

Bay came to USC Annenberg from her post as senior editor and senior strategic advisor of The Huffington Post, where she managed editorial content and growth initiatives for the pioneering online news site. Her prominent broadcast experience includes reporting and anchoring for ABC News’ "Good Morning America/Sunday" and serving as a correspondent for "Good Morning America" and "World News Weekend." She was the first woman to co-anchor CNN’s flagship daily financial news program "Moneyline." At NBC, she co-hosted "NBA Inside Stuff," the NBA's weekly magazine show, and served as a correspondent for the "Today Show." In addition, she was a special correspondent for Bloomberg TV and host of "Women to Watch," a primetime program that profiled the next generation of women leaders.

Bay graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in literature and received her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

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Willow Bay Videos

Installation Remarks: Dean Willow Bay - YouTube
Willow Bay in the USC Annenberg Media Center - YouTube
INTERVIEW - Willow Bay on the Women ARE organization at T ...

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Willow Bay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Broadcasting, Social Media, Journalism, Professors, Business, Women in Business and Women's Empowerment.

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Willow Bay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Willow Bay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Influential Women, Broadcasting and Social Media. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Willow Bay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pat Mitchell, Janet Evans and Sharon Delaney McCloud. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Willow Bay for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/08/2024.

Willow Bay Videos

Installation Remarks: Dean Willow Bay - YouTube
Willow Bay in the USC Annenberg Media Center - YouTube
INTERVIEW - Willow Bay on the Women ARE organization at T ...

Willow Bay News

  • Willow Bay

    Willow Bay, Senior Editor of The Huffington Post, is a television journalist and author. She is also a special correspondent for Bloomberg Television.

  • How do I book Willow Bay to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Willow Bay 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 Willow Bay, 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 Willow Bay or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Willow Bay for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Willow Bay, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Willow Bay, 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 Willow Bay speak about?

    Willow Bay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Broadcasting, Social Media, Journalism, Professors, Business, Women in Business and Women's Empowerment.
  • Where does Willow Bay travel from?

    Willow Bay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Willow Bay?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Willow Bay 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 Willow Bay 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 Willow Bay 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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