Linda Cohn
Keynote Speaker: Trailblazing Sports Broadcasting Icon & Longest-Tenured SportsCenter Anchor; National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame Inductee; Author of "Cohn-Head"
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Linda Cohn Biography
Linda Cohn is recognized as a significant figure in American sports broadcasting. Cohn made sportscasting history by becoming the first full-time U.S. female sports anchor on a national radio network when she was hired by ABC. Her career began in Patchogue, New York, where she worked as a news anchor, writer, and sports reporter for WALK-AM/FM. She later joined SportsChannel America as a reporter and served as a sports anchor at KIRO-TV in Seattle before joining ESPN, where she established a long-standing career in sports journalism.
Cohn served as a SportsCenter anchor from her joining ESPN until her retirement in 2026, and is the longest-tenured anchor in the program's history. She is recognized as one of the first women to take on full-time hosting duties at the network. Throughout her tenure at ESPN, Cohn has hosted, reported, commentated, conducted interviews, written, and provided play-by-play commentary. She contributed play-by-play for ESPN's coverage of the WNBA and participated in NHL studio shows. As a former collegiate ice hockey goalie at Oswego State University, Cohn was a frequent contributor to ESPN's hockey coverage as both host and reporter.
Cohn has hosted more than 5,500 editions of "SportsCenter," the most by any anchor. She was inducted into the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame and appeared in several of ESPN's "This Is SportsCenter" commercials. In addition to her on-air work, Cohn authored the memoir "Cohn-Head: A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking Into the Boys' Club," detailing her experiences in sports media and her work on SportsCenter. She also hosts the podcast "Listen Closely to Linda Cohn."
Cohn announced her retirement from ESPN after 34 years with the network. She has stated that she does not view this as the conclusion of her professional career. Cohn has expressed pride in her role as a pioneering woman in sports media and values the legacy she leaves for future generations of broadcasters. Her decades of work, record-setting tenure, and Hall of Fame recognition have established her as a defining voice in the history of sports television.
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Linda Cohn Speaking Topics
- A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking into the Boy's Club
- Women's Leadership
- Women, Sports & Media
- How did a nice Jewish Girl end up on ESPN?
- Facing Adversity & Striving for Success
- Balancing Work & Family
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What topics does Linda Cohn speak about?
Linda Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Host & Emcee, Journalist, Women, Overcoming Adversity, Athlete, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Christian, Jewish Heritage, Celebrity, Sports and Broadcasting.
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Linda Cohn generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Linda Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Host & Emcee and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Linda Cohn for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Linda Cohn 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 Rachel Nichols, Lindsay Czarniak and Hannah Storm. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Linda Cohn for an upcoming event.
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Linda Cohn Speaking Topics
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- A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking into the Boy's Club
- Women's Leadership
- Women, Sports & Media
- How did a nice Jewish Girl end up on ESPN?
- Facing Adversity & Striving for Success
- Balancing Work & Family
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How do I book Linda Cohn to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Linda Cohn for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Linda Cohn, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Linda Cohn or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Linda Cohn for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Linda Cohn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Linda Cohn, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Linda Cohn speak about?
Linda Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Host & Emcee, Journalist, Women, Overcoming Adversity, Athlete, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Christian, Jewish Heritage, Celebrity, Sports and Broadcasting. -
Where does Linda Cohn travel from?
Linda Cohn generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Linda Cohn?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Linda Cohn 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 Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Linda Cohn 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 Linda Cohn 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 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.
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