Kann Advisory Group : Friendly "Confined" - A Field of Nightmares Today

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Friendly "Confined" - A Field of Nightmares Today

C'mon... are we really going to see every offensive play go one way today at Wrigley Field? How many commercial breaks are we going to need while players "change sides?" I can hear the official now... "Hold on Northwestern... OK Illinois... turn around and set your offense."

Did organizers "zone out?"

   Didn't the Bears used to play at Wrigley? Sure, I know that some of the seats that were removable during the old days are now permanent seats under today's Wrigley Field configuration. But, didn't we think about this before?
   Who authorized it? Who was in charge of the "site survey?"
   Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the idea... but the logistics make this thing a bad idea. Sure makes the seats in the outfield a bad call - "Hey Stub Hub... can I get a refund?"
   Think about it... there was no net behind the goal post in the outfield... which would have turned the football "bleacher bums" into a band of crazies in this bandbox or shall we say shoebox of a retro-fit football field.

Won't see any field goals here!

   The east end zone's only action today will be a kick-off that might result in a touchback... as touchdowns won't occur. So it's "Go West Young Men, Go West."
   It's been more than 70 years since a college football game was played at Wrigley... 1938 to be exact. Northwestern and Illinois have a lot to play for today... Northwestern trying to increase it's Bowl Game stature... and Ron Zook trying to keep his stature as Illinois coach, perhaps.
   In the end, I understand the idea of safety first. It makes sense. What I don't understand - at all - is that it took everyone so long to figure out that the configuration wouldn't work.
   Fans have already been talking about the number of "bad seats" for today's game... and many of those fans remember seeing Bear games at Wrigley.

How's the view from Left Field?

Let's hope this doesn't turn into a television nightmare... because somebody's dream of bringing football back to the Home of the Cubs has been in hibernation for a very good reason. By the way... wonder how the rooftop sales are going?

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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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