Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, is President of the Falcon Valley Group, a San Diego based public relations consulting firm. Falkenthal worked as an award winning broadcast editor, producer and talk host before launching a second career as a communications consultant and business owner. Falkenthal continues to work both sides of the communications aisle as a radio talk-show host and columnist for several media outlets including the award winning political blog San Diego Rostra and Communities at Washington Times.
The San Diego Press Club presented Falkenthal with its Andy Mace Award for Career Excellence in Public Relations, one of just 32 individuals with this achievement. She holds Accreditation in Public Relations, which represents the top two percent of all public relations professionals in the United States. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-Television and Linguistics and a Master of Science degree in Mass Communication from San Diego State University. She is an instructor at National University, San Diego, and previously taught in the School of Journalism & Media Studies at SDSU.
Falkenthal is a card-carrying Libertarian, servant to a rescued Boxer dog with his own Twitter account, and is proudly obsessed with Dancing With the Stars. She firmly believes what goes around, comes around, and you should go hard or go home.
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Published 12:38 a.m. May 23, 2012
Driver and partner Peta Murgatroyd take the title, making him the third NFL player to win the Mirror Ball Trophy.
Published 1:31 a.m. May 22, 2012
It will all come down to the fans to decide who takes home the Mirror Ball Trophy as the winner of “Dancing With The Stars” Season 14 Tuesday night.
Published 10:33 p.m. May 21, 2012
Who are you rooting for: Team Fuego, Team Driving Miss Peta, or Team Kmark?
Published 11:51 p.m. May 21, 2012
All three finalists performed well, but Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd went for it all with their unexpected, bold, crowd-pleasing Texas freestyle.
Published 4:21 p.m. May 20, 2012
“Our sweet hero has gone to heaven to sing with the angels.”
Published 1:59 p.m. May 20, 2012
The Mirror Ball Trophy will find a new home this week with William Levy, Donald Driver, or Katherine Jenkins.
Published 10:22 p.m. May 20, 2012
Will Hall's win on Celebrity Apprentice help his effort to return to late night TV? Photo: NBC.
Published 12:10 a.m. May 18, 2012
Ten years ago today, two warriors became part of boxing history by fighting the greatest single round ever witnessed.
Published 11:19 a.m. May 17, 2012
Summer's title as the "Queen of Disco" was well earned, one of the few from the era to enjoy a lasting and meaningful career.
Published 2:17 p.m. May 16, 2012
Pacquiao needs to get rid of his distractions and focus on his upcoming fight June 9 against Timothy Bradley.
Published 1:00 a.m. May 16, 2012
Three deserving competitors will compete for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy next week.
Published 12:39 a.m. May 15, 2012
The three finalists will come down to the fan vote. Which three competitors will they support: William Levy, Donald Driver, Katherine Jenkins or Maria Menounos?
Published 12:45 p.m. May 13, 2012
One couple will be eliminated just shy of next week's finals. Everyone is dancing extremely well and it’s a joy for fans to watch.
Published 9:29 p.m. May 13, 2012
Clay Aiken ends up in the finals of a popular reality TV show a second time. Will he win this one, or lose to rival Arsenio Hall?
Published 6:21 p.m. May 13, 2012
Several decisions by the major television networks will disappoint fans; other shows on the bubble get another chance.