#CoSIDA17 Convention InSIDer: Noted Communications Strategist Kraig Kann Kicks Off Leadership Forum

April 14, 2017

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#CoSIDA17 Convention InSIDer: Noted Communications Strategist Kraig Kann Kicks Off Leadership Forum

Leading up to the 2017 CoSIDA Convention in June (June 11-14 in Orlando), we are showcasing different aspects of the upcoming in a "Convention InSIDer Spotlight" series.

Previous #CoSIDA17 "InSIDer" posts:

Feb. 17: CoSIDA Community Service Project (June 13 with Samaritan's Feet
Feb. 24: Featured Presenter Alana Muller Explores Key Elements of Networking
Mar. 3: "Talking Tech" Interactive Sessions (June 14)
Mar. 10: Special Promotions for CoSIDA Attendees
Mar. 23: Jack Ford is Featured Leadership Forum Luncheon Speaker and Headlines June 12th Kickoff Breakfast
April 14: Kraig Kann Kicks Off Special Programming at the SIDEARM Sports Leadership Forum Presented by Learfield (below)

by Barb Kowal, CoSIDA Director of Professional Development and External Affairs

"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 as quoted in his blog: Kann Advisory: Elevating Communication

With his background in executive leadership, broadcasting and TV and as a strategic communications and media consultant, Kraig Kann will address the 2017 convention attendees during the CoSIDA SIDEARM Sports Leadership Forum presented by Learfield.

Kann will launch the Leadership Forum programming on Sunday, June 11 in Orlando as the kickoff presenter.

In Orlando, Kann will help attendees answer the question "What's YOUR story?" and will address the question of how to break through the noise and the communication clutter to get noticed. He will speak on the importance of creative messaging, the impact of the media, and "why and how" to make the most of every public media and speaking opportunity.

COME LISTEN, LEARN & NETWORK WITH NOTED COMMUNICATIONS PROS, ATHLETIC DIRECTORS AND LEADERS

REGISTER TODAY for the 2017 SIDEARM Sports Leadership Forum Presented by Leaerfield. Registration info plus the sessions, social schedule and networking opportunities Found Here.

Kann's career has included a 17-year tenure in network broadcasting as the original studio 6473 host and original member of the talent team for the Golf Channel (1995-2011) before he completed a career pivot and entered executive leadership as the chief communications officer of the LPGA for the next five years which culminated in unprecedented growth of the association.

Currently, he serves as the founder and managing director of the Kann Advisory Group, which provides strategic communications consulting in the areas of media, presentation, branding, marketing and events.

While at Golf Channel, he was involved in a variety of broadcast positions, including Golf Central and as reporter and announcer for the PGA Tour, LPGA and National Tour coverage. Kann also has done football and basketball studio host work for the SEC Digital Network.

Prior to joining The Golf Channel, he was a sports anchor in Missouri, Georgia, Florida and Michigan.

Among the groups and organizations he has addressed are Audiences have included: SAP 6474 America, UL, Microsoft, Blue Horseshoe Solutions, PGA of America, University of Arizona, Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Missouri, LPGA, World Long Drive Association & Golf Channel, Butler Motor Group, Hilton, Toyota and PR News.