GLOBAL MEDIA PERSONALITY
In demand as an expert television, radio, print, and Internet personality, Yogi Akal has been consistently attracting audiences and generating the highest call-in volume and top rated segments in all media markets, internationally. The voice of clarity, strategy and innovation, Yogi Akal is the compass and calm in the storm. His engaging personality and down-to-earth approach have made him a popular global media figure. He delivers expertise and guidance on today’s toughest challenges with new and original perspectives. He is impactful, enlightening and entertaining.
TELEVISION
Yogi Akal has appeared on major television networks in the United States, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Canada (in English & French). He has been featured on national and international news broadcasts, call-in shows, celebrity panels, and popular talk shows. CNN featured him many times, most notably leading their New Year’s global news forecast. His appearance on one of Tribune Entertainment’s syndicated talk shows generated over 100,000 phone calls immediately after the program.
RADIO
Yogi Akal has been a featured guest on hundreds of national and local radio networks around the world, from Virgin Radio in Dubai to KISS Radio in New York, from LBC Radio in London to CBS in Chicago. He has provided commentary, interview, live call-in, and celebrity dialogue. He produced popular radio programs in Los Angeles, and participated in expert medical panels for ABC Radio International. His broadcasts on Montreal’s CJAD (simulcast in Toronto, and streamed worldwide) ran for twenty-five years, the longest running radio segments of their kind in Canada.
Yogi Akal has been a featured columnist and contributor for popular magazines and newspapers around the world. He is often called upon for expert interviews and references in a diverse range of print media. He has published a variety of newsletters and reports with social commentary and information on global perspectives, leadership, stress reduction and integrative medicine.
INTERNET
Yogi Akal provides content and interviews for online magazines, newsletters and other new media, from Huffington Post to Sports Illustrated. He has been a popular blogger and produced hundreds of videos for social media, educational webinars and interactive online summits. He has participated in a wide variety of podcasts, interactive events, forums, and webcasts.
CNN International
“We have counted on Yogi Akal often for his comments and insight that help bring lively and informative segments to our viewers around the world. He brings a new understanding to challenging subjects. As always Yogi Akal is terrific!”
NBC
“Yogi Akal is a dynamic, witty and forceful personality. He sparks the interest and confidence of our audience in a way no one else can.”
ELLE Magazine
“Yogi Akal is the real thing. He is an expert at bringing new understanding to challenging subjects, and is an indispensable guide in our rapidly changing world.”
LBC, London
“When Yogi Akal is on air, the atmosphere takes on the urgency of the first day of the Harrod’s Sale. Sharp elbowed callers wrestle with the phone operators to get on the air with him. Our extraordinary audience ratings are in no small way due to his presence. I didn’t realize that a yogi could be this exciting!”
Tribune Entertainment
“Yogi Akal’s television appearances have been our highest rated programs. After one show, the phone company blew their circuits, with over ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND people trying to reach Yogi immediately!”
FOX News
“We love having Yogi Akal on air. He is able to turn around even the most skeptical. The audience reaction is always very positive.”
CBS
“Yogi Akal reaches our audience with aplomb and accuracy in matters of life, leadership, stress reduction and world events alike.”
Virgin Media, Dubai
“It is always a pleasure working with Yogi Akal. Our audience loves him!”
Montel Williams
“We have had such a great reaction from the audience (both in the studio and the viewers at home). It is wonderful to have a guest on the show who is so obviously an expert in his field.”
“As the host of a late night radio show in Montreal and Toronto, I have seen my share of guests come and go. This is a program I have been hosting for 20 years and there is a very small number of guests who have been with me for the entire duration. One of them is Yogi Akal, one of the most popular guests we’ve ever had. His appearances guaranteed that listeners lined up in anticipation of having the chance to talk to him on air. It’s always a fun, fast-paced program when Yogi is on the show and the information he offers each caller is well received and much appreciated. Over the years, many of our listeners marvel at how helpful his information has been and how enjoyable he is to listen to. I know for a fact that our show has been greatly enriched by the appearances of Yogi Akal.”
– Peter Anthony Holder CJAD, Montreal; CFRB, Toronto