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Jeff KAGAN
Wireless and telecom industry analyst
Analyst ~ Consultant ~ Speaker ~ Trend Watcher ~ Market researcher ~ Provocateur
Analysis, research and comment on the changing telecommunications industry since the mid 1980's
Kagan speaks at and attends a wide variety of meetings of all competitors, and at meetings of investors and investment groups, advertising and public relations groups, university and educational groups, and more . . .
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Jeff KAGAN, wireless and telecom industry analyst since mid 1980's
Over the past twenty years Jeff Kagan is one of the most often quoted wireless and telecom industry analysts. He has spoken at countless industry conferences, College and University classes and company meetings to groups of employees, customers and investors. He focuses on the changing wireless and wire-line telecommunications business. He examines the competitive technologies and the advertising and marketing issues and strategies these companies face as they compete. This includes technology trends, customer behavior, business models, and attitudes of both the customer and the competitors.
Kagan is not a stock analyst, however he watches the rise and fall of competitors in the industry over the last twenty years. He examines their history, where they are now, and where they are expected to be in the months and years ahead and why.
He offers opinion and strategic vision and advice to those looking for his insight. He offers commentary to a variety of clients, competitors, investment groups, advertising and public relations agencies and a variety of other companies and groups through teleconferences, speeches, reports and meetings.
Kagan regularly meets with and talks with the competitors, compares their strategies, products, services, competitive actions and offers comments in speeches, articles, research and in conversations with the media.
Over the last 20 years the media calls for comments to help them round out stories, and Kagan talks with them to keep his thoughts in the national conversation.
He has tracked the companies as the industry evolves, from local and long distance companies, to wireless, to internet and to television. He follows all the companies and is available to participate in their analyst relations programs.
As all industry analysts, his earnings come from a variety of sources including speaking fees, research and consulting fees from a variety of companies and organizations in the industry.
He follows the news, announcements, competitive issues and trends of the industry and offers comment, analysis and opinion to the media, to companies and at industry meetings and conferences. His comments and analysis have shown up in thousands of articles and news stories in all the major print and broadcast media including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Week, Fortune, CNN, CNBC, ABC, CBS, etc.
As a nationally recognized industry analyst he is also a highly sought speaker, commentator, columnist, professional agitator and author.
Kagan has given keynote addresses and speeches at a wide variety of of corporate meetings, College and University programs and industry conferences ranging in size from a handful of senior execs to a few thousand customers, employees or conference attendees.
He is also called on by advertising and public relations agencies and many other firms who are interested in his analysis of the changing industry and marketplace, and who want to brief him on their announcements and strategies.
Kagan is a 'fee based' analyst. He gives interviews, analysis and insights to the media for free, and charges everyone else. As a "friend to all" he brings an objective, outside perspective on competitive and customer issues and trends. Mr. Kagan started his practice in 1987.
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Fred Brott, President, Intec, Intec Telecom Systems
Jeff Kagan is knowledgeable, engaging and incredibly insightful. His presentations and speeches over the years have been provocative, informational and impressive. He is bright, prepared and clearly one of the nation's leading experts in the field. We have used Jeff's great services for years.
Timothy S. Mescon, President, Columbus State University, Columbus GA, Georgia State University System
The students in our MBA Class of '2010 are still 'buzzing' about the insights shared regarding the global telecom industry, AT&T's position in it, and the socioeconomic trends you envision impacting global telecommunications. Specifically, the implications of your presentation on AT&T's 'wired' and 'wireless' businesses have been referenced several times in our Saturday/ Sunday Units. Additionally, based on the way you used data in your discussion, all the student teams have dramatically 'upgraded' their Term Presentations, utilizing more 'facts' and less unsupported 'opinions'.
Glad to see you have remained the foremost industry analyst in America. Your appearance in our EMBA Program remains a 'highlight' in their 20 month journey. Thanks for your time, energy, and your continued commitment to The Coles College of Business, and the Coles EMBA @ AT&T.
Larry Bell, Managing Director, Executive Education Programs, Coles Executive MBA Programs, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw GA, Georgia State University System
Jeff
as a recognized telecom analyst and reflectionist has spoke several times at our
Atlanta Telecom Professionals events. Jeff has a very holistic view of the
cable, wireless and telecom sectors and invokes insightful thinking with
historical perspective. We were always pleased at the number of people he
could draw to our events.
Steve
Thomas, Vice President Atlanta Telecom Professionals
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Kagan analysis and commentary via e-mail for reporters and the media
Over the last twenty years I have emailed thoughts and comments on news in our changing industry. If you are in the media, and cover wireless and telecom and would like me to add you to this e-mail commentary list just send me a quick e-mail and let me know. This list is exclusively for members of the media. Send email to jeff@jeffkagan.com
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Jeff Kagan, a sole practitioner operating out of his home in the Atlanta suburbs, became the single most widely quoted analyst in the telecommunications industry on the strength of his ability to turn a phrase.
BOOK; Tough Calls: AT&T and the Hard Lessons Learned from the Telecom WarsBy Dick Martin, Executive Vice President (retired) AT&T, 2005
"This isn't going to be a ripple on a pond. It's a tidal wave from a boulder," said Atlanta telecom analyst Jeff Kagan.
BOOK: Disconnected: Deceit and Betrayal at WorldCom 2004 by Lynne W. Jeter
Jeff Kagan is quoted in media stories on the wireless and telecom and consumer electronics industry in major media nationwide and globally, hundreds of times per year, year after year, in newspapers, magazines, trade journals, television and radio.
Telecom Trends; A look at what's ahead for telecom in '07, with Jeffrey Kagan... and CNBC's David Faber.
"What man is key to press coverage of the telecommunications industry? What man's disappearance would bring telco reporting to a grinding halt? Never heard of Jeff Kagan? Well, obviously you don't read about the telecom industry. Because if you did, you'd have heard of him, all right."
"One of America's most often quoted industry analysts"
"One of America's most influential industry analysts"
"Telecom analyst and Internet Prognosticator, Jeff Kagan"
"Jeffrey Kagan is a top telecom analyst and 15 year industry vet"
"It's fair to say that Jeffrey Kagan of Atlanta is an expert on telecommunications. He wrote a book on the subject, gives interviews and speeches and keeps up with the latest trends."

Kagan Among Most Influential Analysts
AdWeek and Technology Marketing magazines named Jeff Kagan one of the most influential technology industry analysts in America. And from that short list the highest ranked telecom industry analyst, in their Influencers Report.
NOTE TO POTENTIAL NEW CLIENTS
Over the last twenty years I have followed the wireless and telecom business. Working as an analyst I have followed all the major competitors including baby bells, long distance companies, wireless phone companies, internet companies, equipment firms and cable television companies.
Over the past 20 years I have always worked with all the competitors. Therefore I invite you to contact me and discuss becoming a client company so I can track your company more closely in relation to the competitors and offer helpful and more accurate analysis to the marketplace.
I may also be available as a keynote speaker for your events. Please call to discuss.
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Here is how to contact Jeff KAGAN
Comments ~ Questions ~ Suggestions ~ Complaints ?
Send email to jeff@jeffkagan.com
Telephone 770.579.5810
Address; PO Box 670562, Marietta GA 30066