The Heliconia Press is an award winning media company that specializes in TV production, WebTV production and distribution, and social media marketing.
OUR STORY
Heliconia was founded in 1995 by Jeff Whiting, who published a series of nature / art books. In 1998, World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting assumed control of the company and Heliconia began publishing paddlesport books and DVDs. In those first few years, while Ken continued to compete internationally, Heliconia produced and published Ken's award-winning instructional books and DVDs exclusively.
In 2002, Ken retired from kayak competition and focused his energies on The Heliconia Press. Over the next seven years, Heliconia developed its reputation as one of the leading book publishers and DVD production companies in the outdoor industry. Their books and DVDs can now be found in thousands of specialty stores around the world.
In 2009, Heliconia produced its first TV series, The Kayak Fishing Show, for the World Fishing Network. In that same year, Heliconia released its first WebTV series, Kayak Fishing Tales.
In 2011, Heliconia sold the book and DVD publishing and distribution arm of its business to Fox Chapel Publishing. Heliconia is now focused on TV production, WebTV production and social media marketing.
The Heliconia Team
Ken Whiting - President / Producer
Brendan Mark - Sales and Marketing Director
Will Richardson - Video Production Manager
Nicole Whiting - Business Manager
Inga Ten Broeck - Office Manager
