By: Natalie Skryd, Marcus Leshock
The Merchandise Mart (THE MART)First Floor222 Merchandise Mart PlazaChicago, IL 60654 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 9am-5pmSaturdays, 10am-3pmNow open through September 25, 2026Sho…
Marcus Leshock is a Morning News Anchor at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL). He focuses on themes of family and relationships, with a particular interest in parenting, as well as covering a diverse range of topics including plays and musicals, pets, and entertainment news. Marcus has been featured in WREG-TV, WFLA NEWS, WMBB-TV (Panama City, FL), NewsNation, and Yahoo News.
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Marcus Leshock's articles focus on local events and seasonal themes, particularly related to house & home, entertainment news, and sports. Given this information, pitches should be tailored to offer insights or stories that align with these themes. For instance, providing ideas for entertaining at home during the holiday season or offering perspectives on popular culture phenomena could be effective approaches.
Leveraging his interest in local events and seasonal topics could enhance your pitch’s appeal to Marcus. If you have content relevant to Chicago-based activities or trends specific to Illinois during certain seasons (e.g., Thanksgiving), emphasizing this would likely increase engagement with your outreach efforts.
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