Dan Kahn Email & Phone Number

Moorpark, California, Us

Dan Kahn founded Kahn Media in December 2008 in an effort to fuse traditional public relations and marketing strategies with cutting-edge social media outreach and brand building. Kahn is a published author and photographer and has over a decade of experience in print and digital publishing, public relations and marketing. He has represented some of the most high-profile luxury, transportation and motorsports brands in the world, and has created marketing/pr campaigns that resulted in dozens of magazine covers and world-wide media coverage. Kahn is a true believer in the power of social media community building as a cost-effective, dynamic and exciting way to help businesses large and small increase brand awareness and sales in an era when every dollar counts.

CEO and principal of TREAD Agency, a digital and content marketing agency focused on the outdoor market that was acquired by Kahn Media in January 2022. TREAD has staff in multiple states across the country including Florida, Texas, Montana and California and offers unique content, creative, social, influencer, SEO and paid digital marketing services to brands focused on consumers who embrace the outdoors; including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, RV and tactical markets.

Diamond Bar, Ca, Us

Member of the 10 person board of directors for SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, steering the trade association of a $36 Billion dollar industry and working collaboratively to lead one of the largest, oldest and most successful trade shows in the world. Primary responsibilities include helping member companies prosper and grow, working with the SEMA Washington DC office and PAC on legislative issues, promoting youth engagement in the automotive aftermarket and globalizing the automotive performance lifestyle.

YEN is a networking and education group within the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) specifically designed to cultivate the next group of business leaders in the automotive industry. Kahn became Chair-Elect of YEN in 2011 and took over as Chairman in July 2013. As the largest council/network within SEMA, YEN aims to continue its growth while providing new opportunities for its members. Kahn's first major initiative as chairman is the SEMA Launch Pad, a live show on the main technology stage at the SEMA Show where entrepreneurs pitch their business model to a panel of experienced judges in a competition for major prizes including a free SEMA Show Booth, advertising space, event space, PR/Art/Web consultation and more.

Dan and his co-host Rob Kibbe host Cars for a Living, a bi-weekly podcast and internet radio show designed to help entrepreneurs expand, grow and start automotive businesses. Kahn brings his background in marketing and leadership to the show, providing in-depth advice on Public Relations, social media marketing and leadership. Shows often include interviews with successful business owners and leaders, advice episodes where we tackle listener questions and live event coverage from the automotive industry's top networking and trade shows.

Managed a five-person account team handling North American and International public relations and marketing communications for a variety of top-tier brands including Aston-Martin, Meguiar's Car Care, Airstream, Callaway, Shelby American and Mosler Automotive.

Managed complete marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns for automotive aftermarket brands and racing parts manufacturers, including BMR Suspension, Quick Fuel Technologies, Wilson Manifolds, Moss Motors, Performance Products and MPM Oil.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Responsibilities included managing vehicle testing program, acquiring performance data, writing road test and long-lead first drive reviews, attending new vehicle launches and writing breaking news for both Edmunds and its enthusiast channel, InsideLine.com.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Interfaced between manufacturers, advertisers and readers by creating compelling copy, writing technical how-to articles, feature stories, and shooting magazine cover images. Specialized in breaking down complex technical topics into easy-to-understand content for reader.

Managed three titles simultaneously - Kart Racer, All American Chevys and Rod Action Magazine, including magazine layout, advertiser relations, story creation, budget management and art direction.