Led by Storytellers Who've Worked at the Highest Levels

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EMMY-winning international correspondent meets award-winning creative director. Two decades of experience at CNN, NBC, and with global brands–combined to solve high-stakes brand visibility problems for CEOs and CMOs.

GEORGE HOWELL – Journalistic Rigor

George Howell is an EMMY Award-winning journalist who spent over 20 years creating and producing compelling stories for live international broadcast television audiences. As News Anchor and National Correspondent at CNN, his show "CNN Newsroom w/ George Howell" aired globally to more than 260 million television households in over 200 countries.

George left CNN in February 2020 to leverage his expertise in film, documentary work, international affairs, and technology innovation. His experience interviewing world leaders and dignitaries makes him an expert storyteller, host, producer, and strategic narrative architect.

Now, as Co-founder of KSQD, George brings journalistic foundations to executive storytelling–ensuring every narrative is defensible, authentic, and built to withstand scrutiny.

In addition to KSQD, George serves as:

  • Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Baseline Media (AI-powered information analytics)

  • UNICEF Board member

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KHRISTIAN A. HOWELL – Experience-Driven Design

Khristian A. Howell is an entrepreneur, founder, chief creative, and published author with a proven track record of transforming complex concepts into actionable business strategies. She specializes in blending visual storytelling, design expertise, and business acumen to drive growth and deliver impactful results.

With more than two decades of visual storytelling and editorial experience, Khristian has been featured in numerous national print publications, appeared on various broadcast networks, worked with top retailers, and consulted a variety of clients on brand strategy. Her background in journalism paired with impeccable design sensibility and brand intuition gives her a unique perspective on business strategy and solutions.

As Co-founder and Creative Director of KSQD, Khristian ensures every visual element reinforces the narrative and commands attention–from brand identity systems to stage design to executive presentation decks.

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Why this Works

Most agencies offer either strategic consulting or creative execution. KSQD offers both—because George and Khristian have spent two decades mastering their respective crafts at the highest levels.

George's journalistic rigor ensures every narrative is defensible, authentic, and rooted in truth. Khristian's design excellence ensures every visual element reinforces authority and commands attention. Together, they create high-stakes brand visibility solutions that position leaders as the undeniable authority before they speak.

This combination of investigative storytelling and experience-driven design is what allows KSQD to operate at the C-suite level—where perception gaps cost everything and clarity determines outcomes.

Trusted.

Twenty plus years of experience in media at the highest level allows KSQD to help clients relate to audiences with authenticity, empathy and intuition in the way only masterful storytelling can.

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