Mario Toneguzzi

About

Communications, media relations, media training, writing and editing are what I do best - and I'm very good at all of them. A journalist since 1975 covering a wide range of topics including sports, politics, health, crime, religion and business. Also worked in various areas as an editor and manager. A creative, self-starter who is very productive with a proven ability to undertake more than one task at a time and deliver high-quality work under extreme deadline pressure. Strong organizational and personal communications skills and known for building and developing relationships and connections.Co-Editor in Chief with national publication Retail Insider as well as a regular contributor to various national and local publications including RENX, Globe and Mail, The Star, National Post, Real Estate Magazine, the Business Insider, Troy Media, Calgary's Business and many others. Host for Calgary and Edmonton on Canada's Podcast network. Also regular contributor of content for companies and organizations to populate their websites. Frequent commentator on television and radio on business news, issues and trends.Managing Editor and Host on Canada's Entrepreneur network where we interview entrepreneurs about their businesses and their lives.Named in 2021 and 2024 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News - the only Canadian to make the list. Named in 2024 and 2025 as a Top Retail Expert in the world by RETHINK Retail.Part of the Herald's National Newspaper Award winning newsroom for coverage of the June 2013 floods in Calgary.Certificate in Public Relations from Mount Royal College. Completed Hazard Assessment and Analysis Course from SAIT. Also took some communications courses at the University of Calgary.Specialties: Media training and education. Over the years I have been asked to be a guest speaker on the media in university and college courses. Also have been used as a consultant with executives and companies about the media.Specialties: Fundraising. Successful in generating ticket sales, sponsorship or silent auction items for charitable events.