Think about the last time you watched a newscast. You probably had some familiarity with the anchor, news reporters, sports reporter, and/or meteorologist. And why wouldn’t you? They’re the faces of the news business.
But have you ever considered what goes on behind the scenes? Chances are, every news person in front of the camera has an effective TV news talent agent backing them every step of the way.
So it’s a rare event when a newscaster references their agent on the air. It’s an even rarer event when the person the newscaster is interviewing has the same agent!
Mort Meisner Reps Both Markie Martin and Stacey Rusch
In a highly rare newscasting moment, Markie Martin interviewed Stacey Rusch today on NewsNation and referenced that they both had Mort (Meisner) as an agent. This is indicative of Meisner’s huge presence in the industry.
If you’re not familiar, Martin is the current co-anchor of the morning show “Morning in America” on the NewsNation Network. She started on the ground-floor team of NewsNation as a correspondent and has covered major stories, including the U.S. border crisis, Hurricanes Ida and Laura, and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Before coming over the NewsNation, she was the weekday morning show anchor for KOCO 5 News (ABC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she covered the Oklahoma teacher strike, the 23rd anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, and the investigation into the disappearance of eight-year-old Kirsten Hatfield. She began her broadcast career at KTEN News (NBC) in Denison, Texas, as both an anchor and reporter there.
Meanwhile, Stacey Rusch is a former host of the QVC home shopping network. It was a job that she loved, but she decided to leave QVC to raise her daughter. Now she’s back on the scene. Rusch is one of the cast members of The Real Housewives of Potomac for the series’ ninth season.
The reality show (which premieres on Sunday, October 6th on Bravo at 8pm) follows several women including Rusch, former Miss District of Columbia Pageant winner Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, the ex-wife of former NBA player Juan Dixon; and philanthropist Gizelle Bryant.
You Want an Agent Who Is Well Known in the Industry
When you’re seeking a TV news talent agent, you definitely want someone with an impressive pool of clients.
Mort Meisner is clearly that someone.
So if you’re struggling to get the placement you want, contact Mort today. He’s so well-connected that even his clients are referencing him on air to one another!
