Frank Cannella (born October 15, 1957) is a businessman and philanthropist,[1] known for his work in the infomercial industry.[2] In 1999 People Magazine labeled him as a pioneer in the infomercial industry and in April 2013 Cannella was inducted into the Direct Response Television Hall of Fame.[3][4] Cannella formed Cannella Response Television, which handled the 1990s Tae Bo exercise video infomercials advertising campaign.[5]
Frank Cannella | |
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| Born | October 15, 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | Cannella Response Television |
Career
editIn the 1980s Cannella worked with a Chicago advertising agency and focused his career predominantly on infomercials after completing a 1982 infomercial through the Chicago agency.[5] He relocated[6] to Burlington, Wisconsin and in 1984, formed Cannella Response Television.[7] The company is headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin.[8][9] Cannella is an active philanthropist and public servant, working on projects such as providing Christmas gifts for challenged children.[10] In 2006 Cannella won a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award for his work with Cannella Response Television.[11]
References
edit- ^ Response Magazine, April 2012, "Cannella Goes a Long Way Toward DR Success," by Jackie Jones
- ^ Stern, Remy (2009). But Wait... There's More!. HarperBusiness. pp. 24–26, 28, 233. ISBN 006126055X.
- ^ People Magazine, March 22, 1999, 25th Anniversary Issue, "Famous Firsts"
- ^ Response Magazine, April 2013
- ^ a b Kirchen, Rich. "1-800 call Cannella Response Television". BizJournals. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ http://www.drtv.com, https://www.beenverified.com
- ^ "Business anniversary: Cannella Response Television". Racine Journal Times. August 15, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ Electronic Retailer Magazine, September 2012, "Cannella Shares its Secret for Success"
- ^ "Cannella moves to new HQ". BizTimes Milwaukee. December 6, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ Anderson, Janine (December 18, 2005). "Alderman brightens holidays for kids". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ "SBT announces winners of Expo awards". BizTimes Milwaukee. March 14, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2013.