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Bob Dotson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Broadcasting, Creativity, Fitness, Health, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting

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Bob Dotson Biography

NBC News Correspondent Bob Dotson has a unique approach. For more than three decades, he's traveled this country finding stories of people who are practically invisible, the ones who quietly change our lives, but don't send out press releases. They may not run for president or go to the moon, but without their contribution, the kind of country we know would not exist.

His reports, "American Story with Bob Dotson," are seen on "Today" and as hour-long specials on MSNBC. He was also the writer and host of "Bob Dotson's America," a series of half-hour programs on the Travel Channel, and the author of three books: one for aspiring journalists, "Make it Memorable," (Bonus Books); the second a memoir, "In Pursuit of the American Dream," (Athenaeum, NY). He most recently released "American Story: A Lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things," in which he presents a road map to the unsung heroes with thoughtful solutions to problems we all face, incredible ideas that work, and blueprints to living our dreams. His literary work won the George Washington Honor Medal for excellence.

He has received more than 100 awards for his work in broadcast journalism, including five national Emmys and nine nominations. On Sept. 27, 2010, his report on the Fighting Grossmans -- eight brothers who fought in World War II simultaneously, the last of whom worked as a Wal-Mart greeter at age 90 -- won an Emmy for Outstanding Feature Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newcast.

In addition, the Radio and Television News Directors have chosen Dotson to receive the Edward R. Murrow award for Writing a record five times. The Society of Professional Journalists picked Dotson for the "Best Network Feature Reporter." His work has also won top journalism awards from the National Press Photographers, DuPont-Columbia and the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation.

Dotson's stories have taken him to every state, many times, and around the world. He is an internationally acclaimed documentary producer. His film, "El Capitan's Courageous Climbers" (NBC Productions,) was the winner of seven International Film and Video Festivals and was awarded documentary's highest honor, the CINE Grand Prize.

Over the years Dotson saved more than 6,000 original story tapes, whenever his bosses, looking to save space, tossed them out. He preserved not just the stories themselves, but every field cassette. For three decades, they were maintained at his own expense in air-conditioned rooms -- first in his basement and then, as the collection grew, in warehouses.

NBC donated that archive to the Oklahoma Historical Society. All of Dotson's stories are now available to scholars at the Society's new 64 million dollar museum next to the state capitol.

Dotson began his broadcasting career at the NBC station in Oklahoma City, WKY-TV (now KFOR-TV,) where he was director of Special Projects. In that post, he produced and directed 19 documentary programs from 1969 until 1975. He joined NBC News in 1975 as a reporter at WKYC-TV, the NBC television station in Cleveland. Two years later, he opened NBC's first news bureau in Dallas from which he covered Central America. In 1979, he moved to the NBC News bureau in Atlanta. In addition to his "Today" and "NBC Nightly News" assignments, he also worked on several NBC News magazine programs.

Dotson was born in St. Louis, Mo. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and political science from Kansas University (1968) and a Master of Science in television and film from Syracuse University (1969) where he was a Graduate Fellow and Outstanding Masters candidate. While attending college, he was a reporter and photographer for KMBC-TV in Kansas City, Missouri and was news director and reporter for KFKU-KANU-FM in Lawrence, Kansas.

Dotson lives in New York City, with his wife, the former Linda Puckett. They have one daughter, Amy.

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Bob Dotson Speaking Topics

Bob Dotson: Seeking the Extraordinary in Ordinary Lives

With a record four Edward R. Murrow Awards under his belt, NBC News’ Bob Dotson will say his strategy is to let his images tell much of the story. He shares inspiring tales of ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things, with the kind of twist that will make morning viewers “late for the bus.” In one segment, he chronicles brothers who found their father’s sunken World War II submarine in the Bering Sea when the Navy couldn’t. In another, he shares the ordeals of an Idaho doctor who is willing to fly to other towns and cities to see patients. Each of the stories explores why seemingly average Americans endure obstacles and hardships to achieve results that touch the heart. In truth, it is Dotson’s persistence in tracking down these stories that is equally inspiring. Audiences won’t want to miss this heart-warming presentation that lifts spirits and instills hope.
The Extraordinary in the Ordinary

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How do I book Bob Dotson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Dotson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Dotson, 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 Bob Dotson or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Bob Dotson

Speaking fees for Bob Dotson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bob Dotson are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Dotson, click the Check Availability 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 Bob Dotson speak about?

Bob Dotson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Broadcasting, Creativity, Fitness, Health, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting.
Where does Bob Dotson travel from?

Bob Dotson generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Bob Dotson’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bob Dotson 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 Availability 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 Bob Dotson 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 Bob Dotson 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, unbiased 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.

Bob Dotson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bob Dotson: Seeking the Extraordinary in Ordinary Lives and The Extraordinary in the Ordinary. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Dotson for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Bob Dotson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hoda Kotb, Mike Ditka, Dave deBronkart, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Don Yaeger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Dotson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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