The Middle Ground

Media Mastermind: Mark Fierro Shares Decades of Insight on Crisis, Communication, and the Courtroom

Tom Letizia

On today’s Middle Ground Radio, host Tom Letizia sat down with veteran communications strategist Mark Fierro, President of Fierro Communications, Inc., for a compelling conversation on the art and science of media relations, crisis management, and storytelling in high-stakes environments.

With over 30 years of experience, Fierro offered a behind-the-scenes look into some of the most complex PR challenges of our time—including his work with the defense team in the Dr. Conrad Murray trial, which gripped the world in the aftermath of Michael Jackson’s death.

Listeners also got a glimpse into Fierro’s beginnings as a reporter and anchor at KLAS-TV Channel 8, his time as a Capitol Hill communications aide, and how his journalism degree from UNLV laid the foundation for a career rooted in truth, clarity, and strategic messaging. From courtroom battles to national headlines, Fierro shared valuable insights on how to navigate today’s media landscape with credibility and control.

This episode offered a masterclass in communication from one of Las Vegas’s most respected voices in the field.