Kann Advisory Group : PROUD TO BE A TIGER! Why College FB Rules

Sunday, October 24, 2010

PROUD TO BE A TIGER! Why College FB Rules

GABBERT DID IT!

Tonight... the Missouri Tigers did what we graduates and we faithful fans dreamed they could do, but hadn't. Tonight, Blaine Gabbert did what Brad Smith and Chase Daniel had the chance to do but couldn't. Tonight, Tiger fans like me yelled and texted, and jumped on Facebook with chants of M-I-Z...... Z-O-U... that before... we just wouldn't.

Tonight, the Missouri Tigers are 7-0 for the first time in 50 years. This morning, the campus opened up the Francis Quadrangle at 3:30 a.m. for the best reason in forever.

Tonight, my phone blew up, and my mind was officially blown because Gary Pinkel's team blew me away. From the opening kick-off by Gahn McGaffie - who's forever known now as "Gone" McGaffie... the Tigers were ready for everything. It's the third time this season the Tigers have come from behind in the 4th quarter to win a game - the most in a single season. It's the first time the Tigers have had a defense this good since I can remember.

YES... YES!

Friends, when I was at Mizzou from 1984-88, the Tigers won 12 games - TOTAL. And I remember a speed limit sign that read "Speed Limit 55 - Mizzou 0." Right now, for at least a week, the Tigers are a limitless group of recruits who've been molded into the most lovable bunch in years. The Head Coach Gary Pinkel might have the personality of statue, but after this win, chances are they'll erect one in front of the stadium that he's re-named "THE ZOU." He's turned the program completely around - tonight made it official because he finally got a win over "mighty" Oklahoma.
Tonight - whether you are a Tiger fan or not - is reason enough to prove that College Football makes the NFL seem like stale gum. The atomosphere of screaming fans, solid gold shirts, a never-ending wave of arms and people is unlike anything the NFL can generate. College pride is forever. And it shows.

Best Backdrop Ever?

The college game is also great because of College GameDay... which showed up for the first time this week and drew a reported record crowd of more than 18,000.

18,000 Reported for ESPN GameDay

Whether the numbers are true or not.... Tiger fans showed just how much it means to have a college program that wins. Tonight, was a payoff for never being in a conversation about a BCS playoff. For being a team that's liked, but not loved by the national media. Tonight was a night for all the adults who showed up at games when they were just games and not "events." Tonight was a night that all the kids who showed up to see ESPN's show will never forget. Tonight was a happening that none of us had ever seen happen.

A NEW GENERATION

Tonight was for all the fraternity brothers and sorority sisters who made floats and house decorations for Homecomings that didn't have the real build-up or the real impact. Tonight was a night for where all the posts on PowerMizzou.com paid off. Tonight was a night for all the Journalism grads to put their football team ahead of their degree.

Tonight, I'm proud to be a Tiger Fan.... I watched every play, checked every Tweet, answered every text and had my fingers crossed all the way. Tiger fans can understand. Those who go to Oklahoma and Nebraska... and Florida and Alabama... and Texas and USC... and Ohio State and Michigan haven't had the good fortune of extended misfortune. And I say that proudly... because all of that is what makes all of this night and this 36-27 win over BCS #1 OU feel so good. And what makes College Football better than any sport there is.

36-27 Victory Made THIS Sign a "Keepsake"

I can't wait to use my tickets at Arrowhead in November... the Tigers play Kansas in a battle that may or may not mean much in the National Championship chase. For now, I couldn't care any less. For now, I'm a proud Tiger.... who lives and dies for every bit of good news... for every day my kids willingly wear the black and gold... and for every post on my favorite Tiger chat board. And I know I'm not alone. M - I - Z............ by now I think everyone knows the rest.

* images courtesy kcstar.com

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Finding Success in Business - My Tip of the Week

In starting HTK MEDIA, joining LPGA as its Chief Communications Officer, and now leading Kann Advisory Group, I've learned more about daily organization and the importance of networking and business relationships than I had in all my years of working in television. Most people just go to work, do their job and head for home with little structure to their day. The good people come to work, create ideas and spend the day trying to make a difference - bringing others up in the process.

Tip - Be a "Difference-Maker." Business relationships that last are formed through using personal experiences to help build the brand of others. The key to keeping them? Confidence and delivering on the ideas you're selling. With all that, your brand sells itself.

The "Why" Behind This Blog

Sitting in the Golf Channel television studio back in 2010 during a lengthy rain delay, I decided that idle time needs a purpose. What could I do to put my experiences in front of an audience and help others become better? And thus ... a blog was born in between hosting a pre-game and post-game show.

First of all, these thoughts are my own.

I've spent twenty-five years in front of the camera as an anchor and network host at Golf Channel/NBC.

So aside from talking on TV, you might ask ..."what does this guy really know beyond teleprompters and make-up and what has he really done?" Good question ... here's the list:

* Leadership and Team Building
* Strategic Communications and Marketing
* Brand Management and Elevation
* Message and Content Development
* Traditional, Social and Digital Media Expansion
* Media Coaching and Presentation Skills Training
* Broadcast Talent, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador

I was blessed to spend an equally rewarding five-plus as Chief Communications Officer at the LPGA. I've seen plenty in the world of professional and collegiate sports, media, broadcast television and corporate communications. I've elevated the brands of blue chip corporations and senior executives through strategic messaging and delivering for them on stages in front of big audiences that matter to them.

In November 2016, I officially formed Kann Advisory Group with designs on using my experience to elevate people, brands and events through strategic media and marketing communications. For years, I've built and delivered creative messages and worked to lift the brand images of others. So... this is the place where I'll share my thoughts on what I've experienced traveling around the world building brands and delivering messages over the years.

"I get tremendous satisfaction from the creation and development of ideas that get results, strategic concepts that get people and brands noticed, and I will always push people to be better." Kraig Kann

I post about Media Messaging, Media Coaching, Individual Branding, Public Speaking, and other professional tips and personal stories that have helped me along my career path.

I'ts my belief that it's not just about finding a platform - its about building one and then using what you've built to do something special that adds value to others. I hope you enjoy and I always welcome your feedback.

Enjoy!

Kraig

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