New producer for Fancy Brigades

Newly hired event producer John M. Best addressed the media at his recent introductory news conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. To his right is Joe Krause, CEO of JAKIB Media. To his immediate left is Anthony Stagliano Jr., Trustee of the Fancy Brigades Festival & Finale.

At a recent news conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Fancy Brigades Festival & Finale Trustee Anthony Stagliano Jr. introduced six-time Emmy Award-winning John M. Best as producer, beginning in 2023. Best’s hiring will lead to a transformation of the Fancy Brigades Festival & Finale and a new presentation on television and streaming services.

Joining Best and Stagliano at the news conference were JAKIB Media owner and radio personality Joe Krause, whose media company will be involved in live streaming the New Year’s Day show, and a dozen costumed members of the Fancy Brigades.