James T. Gilland Joins Kagan Research As Director of Consulting Services; To Lead Expansion of Firms Expert Media Valuation Services to Global List of Financial Clients

Kagan Research, LLC, the leading appraiser of media, communications and entertainment properties, has appointed James T. Gilland to a newly created position, Director of Consulting Services. Building on its 35-year portfolio of $85 bil. in media, communications and entertainment property valuations, Jim will spearhead efforts to expand the firm's relationships with financial services clients.

Monterey, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2005 -- James T. Gilland, a veteran institutional banker for media sector clients, is taking the helm at Kagan Research as Director of Consulting Services. Building on the firms 35-year portfolio of $85 bil. in media, communications and entertainment property valuations, James will spearhead Kagans valuation and appraisal services for the financial community, among other sectors.

Tim Baskerville, President of Kagan Research, said, We see the consulting services business as one of our more promising growth engines. Our ability to attract a director of Jims caliber is a clear endorsement of the progress we have made over the years in building our brand in this area."

Based in New York, Jim will coordinate closely with the firms analysts in Monterey, California, and other U.S. locations. Jim will concentrate on deepening relationships with new and existing customers and raising Kagans profile in the financial services community.

Previous to joining Kagan, Jim Gilland had served as Managing Director at Bank of America heading a New York-based team covering media clients. Earlier in his career he had managed corporate banking groups at Bayerische Vereinsbank AG, Chemical Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co.

"With an unmatched industry reputation and a talented team in place," Mr. Gilland said, Kagan Research is poised for its next phase of growth."

For more information about Kagan Research consulting services go to http://www.kagan.com/consulting/

About Kagan Research, LLC.

For over thirty-five years media and communications operators, content programmers and developers and investment advisors have relied on Kagan Research for expert intelligence, independent analysis and leadership in media business research from tech to finance. Kagan's consulting and publishing services offer exclusive financial data and analysis, relevant market advisories and accurate 5- to 10-year projections for cable, satellite, wireless, Internet, home video, movie and other entertainment sectors, as well as insightful perspectives on emerging media technologies, digital communications and advertising.

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