Ian Furness

Q: What types of brand work does Ian Furness do?

Brand Partnerships, Campaign collaborations, endorsements, social media activations, commercials (TV/digital), voiceovers, and media appearances.

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Usage rights, exclusivity, deliverables, campaign length, timelines, and production scope.

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Please share your brand, campaign objectives, deliverables, usage period/territory, deadlines, and budget range.

Q: Can Ian Furness create custom content for our campaign?

Yes — Ian Furness can deliver bespoke content (videos, posts, appearances, endorsements) aligned to your creative brief.

Q: Does Ian Furness do voiceovers or on-camera work?

Yes — subject to concept approval and scheduling.

Q: Can Ian Furness also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — many of our talent are versatile and can engage in speaking engagement, or media/brand activations, depending on their individual skills and availability.

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Radio

Ian Furness is a highly experienced sports broadcaster, known for his comprehensive coverage of hockey and other sports, transitioning from play-by-play announcing to becoming a television host for the Seattle Kraken.

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Ian Furness

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Seattle Kraken

Ian Furness serves as a television host for the Kraken Hockey Network, contributing to the team's broadcasts and leveraging his lifelong passion for hockey. He also hosts 'The Ian Furness Show' on the Kraken's radio partner, KJR.

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KCPQ FOX 13

Ian Furness was a sports anchor for Fox 13, and was later announced to be part of KRAKEN tv, which broadcasts on KING 5 & KONG 16.

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Early 1990s

Play-by-play announcer for Seattle Thunderbirds

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Precise years not specified, but following early 1990s

Called over 1,000 games in AHL and IHL

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Host of the Ian Furness Show on KJR 950 AM (Precise years not specified)

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Sports reporter for Fox 13 (Precise years not specified)

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2021

Joined Kraken Hockey Network as a television host

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About

Ian Furness began his broadcasting career in the early 1990s, focusing significantly on hockey. He served as the primary play-by-play announcer for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL). This early work allowed him to develop his broadcasting skills, which he then applied to more than 1,000 games across the American Hockey League (AHL) and the International Hockey League (IHL). These roles provided him with extensive experience in live sports commentary and broadcast production.

Following his hockey-focused roles, Furness transitioned into sports radio, becoming a prominent voice on KJR 950 AM in Seattle. On this platform, he hosted an afternoon show that gained popularity among local sports fans due to his engaging style and detailed sports knowledge. Concurrently, he also worked in television as a sports reporter for Fox 13, expanding his reach within the Seattle media market. These positions established his reputation as a versatile and knowledgeable sports media personality in the Pacific Northwest.

In 2021, Furness achieved a career highlight by joining the Kraken Hockey Network as a television host. This position aligns with his long-standing ambition to work with a National Hockey League (NHL) team. In this role, he contributes to the broadcast experience for the Seattle Kraken’s games, leveraging his extensive background and passion for hockey to connect with the team’s fanbase during its inaugural seasons.