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Kevin HarringtonAmerican entrepreneur and business executive
Date of Birth: 15.10.1956
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Kevin Harrington: A Business Tycoon and Investor
- Expansion and Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Shark Tank Stardom and Beyond
- Later Career and Current Endeavors
- Recognition and Legacy
Kevin Harrington: A Business Tycoon and Investor
Early Career and the Birth of InfomercialsIn 1985, Kevin Harrington discovered a niche in late-night and early morning dead airtime on cable networks. Inspired by companies like Vitamix, who had been producing infomercials since 1949, Harrington developed a novel concept: using this empty time slot for engaging and informative infomercials that preceded the regular programming. As president of National Media, he personally spearheaded the launch of several successful infomercial campaigns.
Expansion and Entrepreneurial Ventures
Leaving National Media in 1994, Harrington partnered with The Home Shopping Network to create HSN Direct International Inc. From 1994 to 1998, he served as its CEO and president. In 2002, he established Harrington Business Development Inc. and became chairman of On TV, Inc. The same year, he joined the board of directors of Thane International Inc. and Reliant International Inc., and assumed the chairmanship of Reliant Interactive Media Corp. in 2004.
Shark Tank Stardom and Beyond
In 2009, Harrington became a regular investor on the popular ABC reality show Shark Tank. He left the show after two seasons but has remained an active investor in various industries. He published his book, "Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million-Dollar Products," in 2009.
Later Career and Current Endeavors
Kevin Harrington has continued to make his mark in the infomercial and e-commerce space. He became CEO of ResponzeTV Plc in 2007 and joined the board of directors of AbsolutelyNew, Inc. in 2010. In 2013, he partnered with Sherief Medawar to develop a platform empowering innovators with the tools and resources to become "sharks" themselves. He remains involved as CEO of TVGoods and senior executive of As Seen On TV, Inc.
Recognition and Legacy
Kevin Harrington has been a vocal advocate for entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Founders Circle of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) and serves as a spokesperson for InventHelp. With his pioneering work in infomercials and his continued involvement in the business world, Harrington has established himself as a visionary entrepreneur and investor, leaving a lasting impact on the industries he has touched.
