Brian Callanan

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Bio

Brian Callanan has been an award-winning news journalist in a career that began in 1995. He’s been a news reporter, news anchor, and sports anchor throughout the Pacific Northwest. In his work, he’s covered Endangered Species Act hearings, Presidential campaigns, Socialist Alternative Party city council members, and everything in between. He’s currently working as a public affairs host and moderator for The Seattle Channel, which has been consistently recognized as one of the country’s top municipal television stations by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors.

Brian’s work combines the objectivity and understanding required for complex political issues with the innovation and creativity needed for compelling storytelling. He’s a six-time Northwest Region Emmy award winner, including a “Best Host” award in 2014, and was the 2016 winner of the King County Municipal League’s “Government News Reporting” award. An English and Communications double major from the University of California at Berkeley, Brian provides insights from the rapidly changing, often colliding worlds of media, politics, and marketing.

Speaking Topics

From A.I. to Election Deepfakes: The New Challenges of Political Advocacy

How is the ever-changing world of artificial intelligence impacting the way we engage with political candidates and policy issues? And what's the best way to cut through the chaos and get your organization's political priorities amplified?

Emmy-winning TV host and producer Brian Callanan, with three decades of experience in broadcast journalism, understands the perspectives of voters, political leaders, and lobbyists alike. Learn more about how to identify A.I.-generated election "deepfakes," how to combat misinformation with effective advocacy campaigns, and how to build a foundation of personal, political empowerment in a sometimes fractured legislative landscape.

Get Your Story Straight: An Emmy Winner’s Guide to Effective Communication

Six-time Emmy winning journalist Brian Callanan uses his three decades of on-air TV news experience to help your organization learn how to improve its communication strategy. Here’s what you’ll get:

1. New ways to find and reach your target audience
2. A hands-on tutorial on sharpening your message and improving your brand
3. A crash course workshop on media damage control

Take a lesson in top-level communication from a seasoned broadcast pro—and get your story straight!