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"A transformation leader..."
Ken Lingad is a distinctively authentic Native American icon of the American Southwest.
A thought-leading consultant for a diverse scope of industries: Multinational Corporations; Native American Tribes / Enterprises; Federal / State Governments and agencies; Private Equity & Family Office Ventures; Tribal Energy; Industrial / Commercial Construction; Oil and Gas / Downstream Petrochemical; Healthcare; Pharmaceutical; Luxury Hospitality and Tourism; Feature Film, TV, and Music Entertainment; and more, Lingad is a sought-after intellectual talent and trusted advisor.
An enrolled member of the Indian Pueblo of Isleta, Ken Lingad is the subject of noted author Suzanne Deats’ bestselling book, Contemporary Native American Artists.
“...had the pleasure of working with Ken in the early days of creating Albuquerque Studios, later upon purchasing the campus for Netflix, and in other projects over the years since. Ken brings calm and clarity to every situation. He has his finger on the pulse of the moment, and is the perfect advisor when working with underserved and indigenous communities. Ken helps to distill complex issues, and ensures that native communities and issues are at all times treated with the respect and caring they deserve.
...love working with Ken because there is no ego involved, it is all about getting the job done in a manner that is beneficial to our film industry clients…you feel confidence in his advisement and direction.”
“Ken Lingad is a respected and notable presence with regards to my cabinet’s initiatives to further develop our rising film industry, in addition to our communications with Indian Country...a trusted colleague and friend.”
“Ken Lingad has forever changed New Mexico’s tourism dynamic. His ability to generate positive publicity on the large-scale, along with the depth of his business acumen, makes him our ‘go-to’ person. Ken’s advisement and presence provide a culturally authentic component to state Governor Bill Richardson’s publicity campaigns regionally and overseas. ”
“…Ken Lingad is a stealth force working for the benefit of major personalities in almost every avenue of the media and entertainment realm…”
A transformation leader, Ken Lingad remains overwhelmingly recognized as the founder and brand face of 1680PR (the world’s only Native American-owned and operated, national Public Relations agency until his retirement from the company), his expertise has been sought by scores of high-profile figures and corporations, including:
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson / Governor’s Cabinet and Department Secretaries
Albuquerque Studios—Breaking Bad, The Avengers, Book of Eli, Due Date, Fright Night, Let Me In
Scores of Native American Tribes, Governments, and Enterprises
New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
GRAMMY® Award-winning artists: Bill Miller, Jon Vezner, Don Henry, and Black Eagle Singers
Fishbowl feature film
Acclaimed brother-and-sister filmmakers Stephen Kinigopoulos and Alexa King
Visionary Entertainment Industry Icon Charlie Lico and CL Entertainment
American Music Legend and “Father of Modern Bluegrass,” Rodney Dillard and The Dillards brand
The Levo League—New York
Alfred Miller Companies—Nationwide / Lake Charles / Houston
Bristol Group—Lexington
Leigh Durst—“Blue chip” Marketing Consultant / Bestselling Author, Walk, Climb, or Fly: Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness
Warner Music Group/Word—Nashville
Women Innovate Mobile—New York
peermusic—world’s largest independent music publisher
Laura Smalls (clothing designer for FLOTUS Michelle Obama) Runway Show—FASHION’S NIGHT OUT NEW YORK
Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce—Oklahoma / Dallas
NewsCertified Exchange—Atlanta / New York / Asia
Heritage Hotels and Resorts—Luxury Resort Properties
Summer Sun Winter Moon film for PBS / ITVS Independent Lens and NPR
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian—New York
Southwest Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)—Santa Fe
Presidential Candidate / U.S. Senator Mike Gravel
Jason Johnson—Social Media Influencer, Edged Weapons Authority and Educator, Breakout Star of HISTORY Channel’s FORGED IN FIRE: Knife or Death, starring opposite of Isaiah Washington in the feature film release Corsicana
Madison Mill—manufacturer of hardwood products distributed nationally at big box retailers
NDN Collective and NDN Fund
“Ken has a remarkable capacity to strategically grasp the ‘big picture’ while attending to crucial details essential to results…In a situation of ‘moving parts’ and divergent constituencies spread coast-to-coast, Ken made things happen efficiently, effectively.”
“…He is extremely committed to his clients and goes above and beyond to make sure a project is successful. He becomes a part of your team and not just an external consultant. An extremely committed, creative thinker who is extraordinarily knowledgeable about the business of public relations, social media, and global trends… ”
A recognized luminary in the music industry for over three decades, Ken Lingad's broad scope of experience in both the entertainment industry and fine arts arena keep him in demand as a venerable resource to clients seeking his insight and advisement.
“By the age of twenty he was jetting off to work as a drummer… His reputation led to his inking several major endorsement deals with the top names in the music industry, including Yamaha Drums. At twenty-one, Lingad’s professional relationships included some of the biggest names in the music business. ”
Having reached unprecedented heights and international success as the driving force behind 1680PR, Ken Lingad expanded his unique brand footprint to the music industry's third coast — Nashville — launching a full-service entertainment division, supervising the 360-degree management of the careers and creative assets of a select roster of both emerging and high-profile entertainers: GRAMMY® Award-winning Artists and Songwriters, Visual Artists, Filmmakers, and Performing Talents.
Calm. Cool. CONNECTED.™ — Ken Lingad’s latest venture with entertainment industry legend Brian Rawlings (The Walt Disney Studios) finds him bridging the divide between private interests (Private Equity, Family Office, Capital Projects and Deployment, New Business Partnerships, etc.) and Native American Tribes and Enterprises. Simply called RWLGS (raw-lingz), the company merges the research performance of an elite think tank with a business strategy and management consultancy, flexing a seasoned instinct that has actually “driven more revenue in one year than most companies make in a lifetime.”