John Michael Kennedy is president of JMKPR: Communications for Creative Industries, a public relations firm focused on working with individuals, companies and organizations involved in artistic, forward-thinking and exciting projects and services. Previously, Kennedy was a Vice President at Goodman Media International for nine years, first in the agency’s New York Headquarters, then establishing its Boston office. He remains Senior Counsel for the agency.John Michael is a tested and experienced leader in strategic public relations, media relations, crisis communications and legislative affairs for a variety of commercial and non-profit organizations. He is a creative thinker, writer and strategist with a reputation for raising PR standards across industries. He has a long record of success leading communications teams that meet client objectives with sound strategic planning and resulting story placements in local, regional, national and international media outlets. John Michael is a killed in developing and implementing strategies for traditional and digital/social media.Select Accomplishments* Developed and carried out PR strategies that supported revenues of $10M for a nationally known non-profit theater and performing arts company.* Led team that executed international PR campaign for Grand Central Terminal’s Centennial celebration with worldwide media coverage that generated nearly 4 billion global impressions and became a finalist for PR Week’s “Promotional Event of the Year” national award.Specialties:- Team Development & Leadership- Strategic Communications & Planning- Creative Problem Solving- Writing, Editing, Materials Development- Media Relations, Public Relations- Crisis Communications- Traditional and New Media- Event Planning, Management- Non-profits, Fundraising- Practice Leadership- Collaboration
Listed skills include Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, and 46 others.