Services Offered

Subscribe to Inside Wisconsin

Subscribe to Tom’s weekly “Inside Wisconsin” column to receive timely information and insights important to Wisconsin’s business and tech ecosystems.

ABOUT INSIDE WISCONSIN: This weekly 700-word column ideal for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and websites. It is typically delivered Wednesday or Thursday and immediately available for publication in print or online. The borders of Wisconsin are Tom’s focus, but national issues and news often generate statewide angles. Examples are AI regulation, energy innovation, health care and the effects of tariffs.

COST: Subscription cost depends on subscriber’s circulation, ranging from $10 per week to $25 per week, billed monthly or quarterly. No contract is required. Contact Tom.

Freelance Writing

If you’re looking for specialized content, exclusive pieces or “ghost writing,” Tom can dig into a topic and communicate effectively to your audience.

COST: Cost will vary by word-count, timeliness, research involved and other considerations. Contact Tom for details.

Speaking

Tom is an experienced public speaker, having addressed gatherings of all sizes and make-up over time as a journalist and business leader. He was a senior lecturer in UW-Madison’s Department of Life Science Communications and has appeared on scores of broadcast and online news programs.

COST: Contact Tom for details; travel time may be a consideration.

Program Moderation

Having moderated more than 400 events, Tom is a respected personality who offers even-handed program moderation with a gift for drawing out important points from subject matter experts and encouraging valuable discussion. Tom is known for bringing out clear, lay understanding of topics that can be confusing at first blush.

COST: Contact Tom for details; travel time may be a consideration.

Consulting

With decades of experience serving on public and private boards, committees, and commissions, Tom knows the ins-and-outs of government — and how to best communicate important ideas. Do you have a problem to solve? Engage Tom to help you develop your communication plan of action.

COST: Varies by project, time involved and more. Contact Tom.