Make News of Yourself
Megan's signature talk — how to stop waiting to be discovered and start commanding the room, the camera and the career in front of you.
For Event Planners & Organizers
Hire Megan Rivers as your keynote speaker.
An Emmy Award–winning journalist with a decade of live-television authority, Megan brings the poise of the anchor desk to conferences, galas, corporate summits and community stages. If you're comparing keynote speakers for an upcoming event, here's everything you need to decide.
Signature Topics
Keynotes that leave the room different than she found it.
The Power of Your Story
Why the story you're too close to see is the one your audience is waiting to hear — and how to find it, craft it and send it everywhere.
Own Every Room
Confidence, presence and poise under pressure — lessons from live television, where there are no second takes.
Custom Keynotes
Every talk is shaped to your audience and your theme. Megan works with your team before the event so the message lands on the day.
Formats
One speaker, every role on the run-of-show.
- Keynote address — the anchor moment of your conference or summit
- Emcee & live hosting — a broadcast-trained host who keeps the program moving
- Panel moderation — interviews and conversations that get real answers
- Gala & awards hosting — warmth and polish for your biggest night
- Workshops & trainings — media training and storytelling intensives for teams
What to Expect
Booking Megan is simple by design.
- One call to start — share your date, audience and goals, and you'll hear back quickly
- Fees tailored to the event — quoted per engagement based on format, travel and preparation, with a clear written agreement
- Prep included — Megan aligns with your team on theme, audience and run-of-show before the day
- A pro on site — she arrives early, knows the program and makes your stage manager's night easier
Every booking is handled personally through her booking manager — no speaker-bureau runaround.
Questions Event Planners Ask
Before you book.
What does a keynote speaker cost?
Speaking fees depend on the format, location and preparation involved. Megan's team quotes every engagement individually — send your date and event details and you'll get a clear, written answer.
How far ahead should we book?
Her calendar fills around major conference seasons, so earlier is always better — but reach out even on a short timeline. If the date is open, her team can move fast.
Does she travel and do virtual events?
Yes. Megan speaks in person across the country and delivers virtual keynotes and trainings with the same broadcast polish she brings to a live stage.
Tell us about your event.
Share your date, audience and what you want the room to feel — Megan's booking manager Candice will take it from there.
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