Krista Bradford
Krista Bradford (born July 14, 1957) is an American television journalist, investigative reporter, and writer turned Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the retained executive search and recruiting research firm The Good Search, LLC.
Early Life
Bradford was adopted shortly after her birth by Howard and Eleanor Wespieser who named her Christine.[1][2] The family lived in Redwood City, California, where her father worked for the juvenile division of the San Mateo county probation department.[3] They moved to Sacramento, California in 1965, when Bradford's father became a professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento[4]. Bradford graduated from Rio Americano High School in 1974[5]. She subsequently attended Sacramento State University from 1975–1976, where she majored in Communications Studies.[6] During that time, she interned at KCRA TV in Sacramento, California, where she studied under Joan Lunden, who later became a co-host of "Good Morning America". A year and a half into college, Bradford landed her first job anchoring the news at KMST-TV in Monterey, California, assuming the stage name Krista Bradford.[7]
Career
Television News
Bradford worked as an investigative reporter for KCBS-TV Channel 2 News in Los Angeles from 1979–1980. Her colleagues included Michael Linder who later created and executive produced America's Most Wanted, casting John Walsh as the host.[8][9] She was a writer and reporter for KABC-TV Eyewitness News in Los Angeles from 1980–1981; anchor and reporter at KUSA-TV in Denver from 1981–1984; and anchor and reporter at WCVB-TV in Boston from 1984–1986, where she also attended Harvard University's Extension School.[10]
Tabloid TV
Bradford moved to New York in 1987 where she worked as a correspondent for several national news magazine shows. The first was the Fox syndicated A Current Affair from 1987–1988. She was promoted to serve as the sole female correspondent for Fox's The Reporters in 1988. The show debuted nationally on the newly formed Fox Television Network. Unlike the cheeky A Current Affair, The Reporters' tabloid news style was roundly criticized by critics. They took aim at Bradford, who was hugged by the subject of a report, for not maintaining reportorial objectivity. In a story entitled, "New Fox Newsmagazine Perfects 'Tabloid TV'", The Associated Press reported,
"Critics took exception to a story in which reporter Krista Bradford helped a Taiwanese student legalize her alien status and avoid deportation. In the final scene, Bradford shows the girl a tape of an interview with a government official agreeing to let her stay in the United States. The girl, overwhelmed by the news, hugs Bradford. . . . 'I think we can display emotion without commenting on the issues,' said Bradford. 'I agree it’s a fine line, and I’m happy with where I have placed it.'[11]
After leaving The Reporters, Bradford served as a correspondent for Now It Can Be Told from 1991-1992. The show was syndicated by Tribune Entertainment and hosted by Geraldo Rivera. After the show was not renewed, Bradford wrote an exposé about her tabloid TV experience for Rolling Stone Magazine. The article was titled, "The Big Sleaze: In the World of Tabloid Television the Truth Is Often the First Casualty. Take It from Someone Who's Been There".[12]
After leaving the world of tabloid, Bradford freelanced as an investigative reporter at WNBC-TV News Channel 4 and for WWOR-TV's I-Team from 1993–1997.[13] Bradford's investigative reporting on the I-Team earned her 3 Emmys.[14]
Executive Search and Recruiting Research
Bradford founded Bradford Executive Research in April 1999 in New York, applying investigative methods advanced by the National Institute of Computer-Assisted Reporting that she learned as a longtime member of the Investigative Reporters & Editors Association.[15] Her work focused on understanding the impact of blogging on journalism.[16] After moving to Connecticut, she rebranded the retained executive search firm The Good Search, LLC and later created a separate investigative recruiting research brand called Intellerati. A recruiting industry thought leader, Bradford is regularly quoted in executive search industry and business publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Hunt Scanlon Media, IEEE Spectrum, Monster Worldwide, and Fairfield County Business Journal.[17][18][19][20][21][22][23]
Advocacy
Adult Adoptee Rights
Bradford grew up not knowing who her birth parents were. Her adoption records were sealed by the court and her birth certificate was amended to display her adopted parents’ names.[24] While working at KUSA in Denver, she reported and produced a 5-part series of reports on adoption in which she shared the story of her search for her birth parents. The series was recognized by the National Council on Family Relations with an honorable mention.[25] She also testified before the Colorado legislature advocating for opening adoption records for adult adoptees. Then, as a weekend news anchor at WCVB TV, Bradford wrote an article for Boston Magazine titled “In Search of Self” about her search for her birth parents.[26] Since moving to Connecticut, she has spoken out in support of proposed legislation backed by the grassroots organization Access Connecticut that would restore the right of adult adoptees to access their original birth certificate.[27]
Financial Advocacy
During the financial crisis, Bradford formed the LinkedIn and Facebook groups “Westporters Helping Westporters” to assist families in her hometown weather the financial crisis.[28][29][30] The groups offered newly laid-off Westport parents' confidentiality and as Bradford networked with group members who were in the position to offer unemployed workers a job. The groups have since been helping families weather the Novel Coronavirus pandemic and the financial distress caused by COVID-19-related layoffs and business shutdowns.
Business Credit Advocacy
Bradford investigated alleged predatory sales practices by D&B Credibility, a credit service for small and medium-sized businesses using the credit reporting agency Dun & Bradstreet's name. She provided documentation to the Wall Street Journal, convincing reporters there to cover the story. Bradford was featured in the resulting story.[31] On January 21, 2014, The Wall Street Journal subsequently reported that Dun & Bradstreet Will Face Charges Over Credit Ratings.
Personal Life
Bradford married Crispin Cioe in 1992. Cioe is a music director, music supervisor, renowned saxophonist, composer, and co-founder of the Uptown Horns. They live in Westport, Connecticut.
Articles
Bradford, Krista. “In Search of Self.” Boston Magazine. July 1985: 84 -106[32]
Bradford, Krista. “The Big Sleaze”. Rolling Stone. 18 February 1993: 39–69.[33]
Songwriting
"Last Call". Written by Crispin Cioe and Krista Bradford (ASCAP). Performed by Hank Bones. Album: Burnzy's Last Call (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)[34]
"Don't Know Why". Written by Crispin Cioe and Krista Bradford (ASCAP). Performed by Sherryl Marshal. Blue Moon. (Original Motion Picture with Ben Gazzara and Rita Moreno)
Awards
| Year | Award | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | President's Award | WCVB TV Cocaine Investigative Series, New England Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association |
| 1996 | New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Business/Consumer affairs Programming | (UPN-9 News) February 12-13 (WWOR-TV) Krista Bradford, Jim Cavanaugh producers[35] |
| 1996 | New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Societal Concerns Programming: Shelter of Shame | "On The Move". September 1995 & May 1996 (WWOR-TV) Krista Bradford, Jim Cavanaugh, Emily Backus, Producers[36] |
| 1996 | New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Crime Programming | "Domestic Violence", April 1996 (WWOR-TV) Krista Bradford, Emily Backus, Producers[37] |
| 1995 | Front Page Award for Excellence in Journalism | Newswomen’s Club of New York |
References
- ↑ Bradford, Krista (July 1985). "In Search of Self". Boston Magazine: 84–106.
- ↑ Marquis Who's Who in the East,1995-1996. New Providence, New Jersey: Reed Reference Publishing Company. 2004. p. 127. Search this book on
- ↑ "San Mateo's Family Centered Approach to Community Ill Health". Public Health Reports. 77 (4): 334. April 1962 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Wespieser, Howard (1965). "Faculty Emeriti". California State University, Sacramento. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wespieser, Christine (1974). "1974 Rio Americano High School Yearbook". Classmates. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Marquis Who's Who in the East,1995-1996. New Providence, New Jersey: Reed Reference Publishing Company. 2004. p. 127. Search this book on
- ↑ Bradford, Krista (February 8, 1993). "The Big Sleaze". Rolling Stone. Issue 650: 39. ISSN 0035-791X – via MasterFILE Premier.
- ↑ Breslin, Jack (1990). America's Most Wanted: How Television Catches Crooks. Harpercollins. p. 13. ISBN 9780061000256. Search this book on
- ↑ "A day in a news director's life" (PDF). American Radio History. Broadcasting magazine. September 3, 1979. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Marquis Who's Who in the East,1995-1996. New Providence, New Jersey: Reed Reference Publishing Company. 2004. p. 127. Search this book on
- ↑ Baker, Kathryn (July 28, 1988). "New Fox Newsmagazine Perfects 'Tabloid TV'". Associated Press. Retrieved April 21, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bradford, Krista (February 8, 1993). "The Big Sleaze". Rolling Stone. Issue 650: 39. ISSN 0035-791X – via MasterFILE Premier.
- ↑ Marquis Who's Who in the East,1995-1996. New Providence, New Jersey: Reed Reference Publishing Company. 2004. p. 127. Search this book on
- ↑ "40th Annual Emmy Awards". The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 1996. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Division of Corporations Entity Information". NYS Department of State. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dammon Loyalka, Michelle (July 2005). "Blog Alert: Battalion of citizen investigative reporters cannot be ignored by mainstream media" (PDF). The IRE Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2005. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lublin, Joann; Loten, Angus (June 20, 2013). "Small Businesses Seethe at Credit Service Using Dun & Bradstreet Name: Some Entrepreneurs Say They Were Misled by Sales Pitches". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Scanlon, Scott (May 10, 2019). "When to Turn to an Executive Search Firm". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Scanlon, Scott (February 4, 2020). "Executive Search 101: Back to Basics". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Scanlon, Scott (April 7, 2010). "The Good Search Signs Multi-Service Deal with JumarMarketing". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hall, Phil (February 24, 2018). "#MeToo pressures, diversity among issues shaping CEO recruitment". Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ DeJean, David. "Baby Boomer: How to Stay Relevant". Monster Worldwide. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Karlin, Susan (November 1, 2005). "Networking Know-How: Using online networking sites could land you your next job". IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bradford, Krista (July 1985). "In Search of Self". Boston Magazine: 84–106.
- ↑ Holman , www.jstor.org/stable/583689. Accessed 19 Apr. 2020., Thomas; Huber, James (1983). "NCFR Filmstrip; Videotape, Slide Set Awards Competition". Family Relations. 32 (4): 497–502. doi:10.2307/583689. JSTOR 583689.
- ↑ Bradford, Krista (July 1985). "In Search of Self". Boston Magazine: 84–106.
- ↑ Elliott-Engel, Amaris (May 3, 2004). "Unlocking Secrets: State lawmakers consider allowing adoptees access to their birth certificates" (PDF). Danbury News Times. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Karge, Anthony (February 25, 2009). "Community Shows Yankee Ingenuity: Westporters Helping Westporters" (PDF). Westport News. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Joseloff, Gordon (February 17, 2009). "Westport Seeks Ways to Battle Economic Crisis". Westport Now. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Woog, Dan (April 3, 2009). "Lending A Westport Hand". 06880 Where Westport meets the world. Retrieved April 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lublin, Joann; Loten, Angus (June 20, 2013). "Small Businesses Seethe at Credit Service Using Dun & Bradstreet Name: Some Entrepreneurs Say They Were Misled by Sales Pitches". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bradford, Krista (July 1985). "In Search of Self". Boston Magazine: 84–106.
- ↑ Bradford, Krista (February 8, 1993). "The Big Sleaze". Rolling Stone. Issue 650: 39. ISSN 0035-791X – via MasterFILE Premier.
- ↑ Bradford, Krista (1995). "Burnzy's Last Call". IMDb. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "40th Annual Emmy Awards". The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 1996. Retrieved April 20, 2020. Unknown parameter
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