KissMyKite

Welcome to KissMyKite.com

 

CEO & FOUNDER

From 1985 to 2022 I had the honor of founding and leading one of the most successful global media management consulting and executive search firms in the industry.  Headquartered in New York City, we served media and entertainment conglomerates, TV networks, sports entities, music publishers, record labels, the fashion industry, advertising agencies, technology leaders, the Fortune 50-500, and the U.S. Government interests globally.  Examples at every level.

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Through the years we helped build some of the most successful and profitable media entities in the, TV, entertainment, telecommunications, and media technology industries.  Our firm also managed production personnel and BO&E for The New York Yankees, Knicks Basketball, NY Rangers Hockey, Liberty Basketball and live events from Radio City Music Hall.

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PAY IT FORWARD - KissMyKite

 

In 2013 my wife and I founded KissMyKite to support philanthropic efforts for children's sports initiatives. 

 

The fashion, music & sports industries have been tremendous supporters of KissMyKite over the years and we have participated at NYFW, STYLE, Miami Swim Week, Art Hearts Fashion, Miami Tennins and recently at Art Basel Miami.   At fixed venues or exotic locations we combine fashion, sports, art and music to produce beautiful media that supports a great cause.

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HOW WE HELP

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KissMyKite donates and directs 100% of all proceeds to Children's Sports initiatives.  We accept no money and arrange for direct contributions.  For many years, my wife and I have matched funds and during COVID there was a noted hiatus but we endured.   We continue to support deserving children in Summer sports clinics and camps each year.  Our efforts are for children that normally, could not attend.

 

In 2018 we also helped fund the Tony & Helene Filson Baseball Camp in Aruba where KissMyKite subsidized tuition.  This effort was helped greatly by FX Sports Aruba and their CEO Wim Eelens who held auctions during Aruba Hi-Winds and donated merchandise generously in conjunction with Fashion Designer Olga Papkovitch and her publishing company.  Thank you to ESPN, The ESPY Awards, BRAUN and Wilson Sports.

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CAN YOU SHOW US EXAMPLES AND MEDIA TIES

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THE COLLABORATION: 

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A.)  International Sports Event 

B.)  Fashion Designer(s)

C.)  Sports Equipment Manufacturers 

D.)  Fashion Magazine & Digital Media

E.)   Fashion Show Producers

F.).   Fashion Advertising & PR Agencies

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RESULTS & BENEFITS

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Beautifully Produced Media & Press for everyone involved

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1.   Brand Awareness 

2.   Consumer Activation

4.   Marketing

5.   Sales & Merchandising

6.   PR and Community Relations

7.   Current and Stock Media for You

8.   Social Media Placement

9.   Magazine Placement

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HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE and FAQ's

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Q:  Who do we contact to learn more?

A:   Tony Filson by email and we'll talk- Click Here

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Q:  Can we donate garments for photoshoots?

A:   Yes and you'll get beautiful photos back.  :) - Your garments, even if not perfect, will be auctioned off and 100% goes to the Camp(s).

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Q:  Who pays for HMU and Styling

A: We do for remote tropical locations.  At Miami Swim Week, Art Basel Miami, Miami Art Week, and Miami Fashion Week you have some of the best in the industry. You should contact Art Hearts Fashion and if they produce your show, we'll be there on the riser or BTS.  Example

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Q:   What does it cost to hire you?

A:    A donation to a summer camp for children.   You can set the price.  No donation is too small or too big. Use your heart and your head :)  Be nice!!! 

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Q:   Who do we pay?

A:    The Summer Camp(s).  We accept no payment. But you can promote us and our cause and say thank you.  Based on the Summer Camp, we could match your donation.

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Q:   Is my donation tax deductible?

A:    It's based on the Summer Camp.  Your media is also a business expense.   Double win!  Examples

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Q:  Who arranges the model(s) and possible coordination with an event?

A:    We do or you can.  As of 2024, we prefer Florida or an ABC Island location.  Happy both ways.  But we hope you'll be with Art Hearts Fashion, they will take care of everything.

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Q:  Can you help us get press coverage?

A:     Yes, we work with several Fashion Magazines and Global Fashion News organizations.  They like our media for features and editorials.

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Q:  Where can we see some of your work?

A:   Miami Swim Week, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, NYFW, Location BTS, Show BTS.

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Q: Do you photograph kitesurfers?

A:    Yes.   Models and athletes on and off the water.  We've even shot Olympic athletes.  Example

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 Q:   Is KissMyKite on Instagram?

A:    Yes.   https://www.instagram.com/kissmykite/

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Q:   What's the best way to view KissMyKite at KissMyKite.com?

A:   On a PC or MAC.  Our photos are for industry professionals so the higher resolutions are meant for desktops.   

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Contact Page

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KissMyKite is a member of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) ​​

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