David Henderson

Who is David Henderson?

David Henderson was a CBS Network News television and radio journalist. He appeared on the CBS Evening News, CBS Morning News and other programs. After reporting from the Vietnam War, Henderson’s investigative news stories included an exposé of conditions in America’s cotton industry and workers who suffered from byssinosis or “brown lung disease,” caused by dust during cotton processing. In a series of reports uncovering the safety of airliners, he reported that the plastic interiors of commercial airliners released deadly toxic gases during fires. He won a national Emmy Award.

After leaving CBS News, Henderson has owned a consulting firm which has advised businesses and organizations worldwide on strategic communications, and crisis and reputation managements challenges. Henderson is credited with pioneering brand journalism, the use of timely and relevant news online to create significantly more influence and trust for clients.

He is a native on the Washington, D.C., area and attended George Mason University and Morehead State University. Henderson is author of “Making News in the Digital Era” and “Making News: A Straight-Shooting Guide to Media Relations,” which is used widely as a university textbook. He has taught at the University of Virginia and lectures at George Washington University.