Kann Advisory Group : A Happy New Year? It's all up to us!

Friday, December 31, 2010

A Happy New Year? It's all up to us!

   Hi everyone! Just a few hours from the clock and calendar turning the page and ringing in the New Year. 2K10 was interesting to say the least. Tough economy would be an understatement.
   And it caused for a lot of tension in families, business, and relationships. Personally, I've learned a lot about perspective on life, perspective on people and prioritizing what's really important.
   I'm not one of those guys who sends off the Christmas card with all the great things (and only the great things) that have happened to us and among us. Not that those are awful because some are very good reading. I just don't think its reality. A picture says a lot, and who's to say that just dropping a picture card in the mail isn't a perfect enough reminder that those who receive are a big part of those who have sent.
   Tonight, I'll share some time with my wife and some friends at a neighborhood party. Any tough times we've shared have actually made us stronger... and what I've gathered over the holidays this time around is that we all have a lot to give. And a lot more that we can give. How good or how successful 2011 is .. is really up to us and our perspective.
   So I say... let's build from the negative (whatever it might have been), and celebrate the positive things that happen around us all the time. There's always something if we look for it. Tonight... I will make sure my glass is at least.... HALF FULL.
   Best to you all... thanks for following this blog... and I can't wait for a big year at Golf Channel, XOS Digital and HTK MEDIA - http://www.htknow.com/ which has been the single most positive professional decision I have ever made. Lot's of good things coming ... I really can't wait.
   I'd love to get your comments.... what are you thinking about your 2010 and what's ahead for you in 2011. Fire away!!

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UnknownDecember 31, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Kraig - thanks for your input, enthusiasm and positive outlook on our future - as you said at a recent conference I attended, a goal without a plan is just a wish! Let's knock 2011 out of the park - looking forward to bumping into you at The Show
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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
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* 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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