Dan Brannan

Current

Executive Editor at The Telegraph

Past

Managing Editor at Edwards Publication

Education

Eastern Illinois University

Connections

4 connections

Industry

Media Production

Dan Brannan’s Summary

Dynamic and organized professional with 20 years of executive management experience. Successful in managing budgets, developing and leading a staff, researching and gathering information, writing, editing and planning to execute company’s long-range financial goals. Capable of handling difficult projects, promoting positive attitudes, working with a diverse populations to support community needs and to contribute to the bottom line.

Dan Brannan’s Specialties:

Public Relations; Media Relations; Community Relations; Writing/Editing; Publishing; Team-Building; Advertising; Government Awareness; Print/Internet
Communications; Civic Leadership; Stakeholders

Dan Brannan’s Experience

Executive Editor

The Telegraph

(Media Production industry)

May 1997 — Present (12 years 3 months)

Manage 30+ staff members in publishing a daily newspaper and Website. The newpaper has 23,000 readers and the website receives close to 1 million page views per month.

Placed in General Excellence in the Illinois AP contest in 2008. Placed second in AP Public Service contest, and placed in the Most Innovative Project category in the Illinois Press competition in 2008.
Managing Editor

Edwards Publication

(Media Production industry)

1994 — 1995 (1 year)

Led two twice-a-week newspapers to historic circulation highs. The paper captured South Carolina Press Association General Excellence Award in 1996. The circulation highs were achieved through better customer service and a higher level marketing focus, making numerous appearances in the community.

Dan Brannan’s Education

Eastern Illinois University

1978 — 1982

Additional Information

Dan Brannan’s Interests:

Publisher Written, edited and published several books, including “Damn Cold and Starving,” the story of Marion Ray, a Nazi prison camp survivor; Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes;” “Boy Giant,” the story of Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man; “Everyday Angels,” a series of inspirational stories; and “The Courage to Live,” Donna Gustavel’s story of being deaf with cerebral palsy. Currently working on two new books – “Life, Limbs, and Lemonade”, the story of Loretta Goebel, a multiple amputee, and a documentary about the King assassination. The books combined have sold more than 10,000 copies and each was profitable. Donated $12,000 to the Alton Museum of History and Art from the Wadlow book and to other charities with the other publishing efforts. Started weekly community newspaper, The Bridge, as well as several other publications. The operations were profitable after six months.

Dan Brannan’s Groups:

United Way and The Telegraph; Chair of Community Christmas Fundraising Event 1996 – Present
The Bucket Brigade; Media Relations Coordinator/Participant
2002 – Present
The Alton Museum; Former Board Member/Contributor
2003 - Present
American Diabetes Association;
Board Member/Madison County; Contributor; President/Board Member Piedmont, S.C.; 1993 - Present
Alton Symphony Orchestra; Board Member
1999 – 2002
Salvation Army; Board Member/Seneca, S.C., and Rocky Mount, N.C.
1991 – 1996
Twin County Education Foundation; Board Member/Contributor; Rocky Mount, N.C.
1991 - 1992