Mike KennerknechtHow SOTA and POTA helped us try different modes and bandsOn Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, I did my first Summits on the Air (SOTA) with my son Ben (W2BMK) and our friend Michael Panzica (W2NVP)…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022
Mike KennerknechtFather & Son Share First DX ContactMy oldest son, Ben (W2BMK), and I shared an amazing ham radio experience — getting our first DX contact together during a POTA activation…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022
Mike Kennerknecht3 Keys to Successful Public Affairs CampaignsIn a PR Daily story about U.S. presidents who were skilled communicators, I said, “Politics is three things: Getting people to know you, to…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
Mike Kennerknecht“P” is for “Platinum”, “R” is for RuleChances are we’ve all heard of the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would want them to treat you. But we think there’s an even better rule…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
Mike KennerknechtWhat’s Different About PR in Higher Education?When I was in college, grownups would grumble, “College is different than the ‘real world.’” The same is true for public relations…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
Mike KennerknechtHolding an Effective Press ConferenceOn May 6, I was asked to participate in the Ad Council of Rochester’s Nonprofit Workshop. Having led the PR efforts for their “Yeah, You’re…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
Mike KennerknechtHigher ed Pros Play and Learn in RochesterLeaders in higher education gathered in Rochester, N.Y. last week for the annual State University of New York Council for Advancement…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
Mike Kennerknecht2 years after the Irondequoit Library voteTwo years ago today, on Dec. 14, 2013, voters in the Town of Irondequoit overwhelming approved a referendum to bond for $13 million to…Dec 14, 2015Dec 14, 2015
Mike KennerknechtKickball reveals secrets to successKickball isn’t just for kids anymore. The popular childhood game is extremely popular here in Rochester for adults of all ages and skill…Nov 18, 20151Nov 18, 20151
Mike KennerknechtAmazing PR lessons from Spider-ManWhat can a wall-crawling, web-slinging superhero teach us about public relations? PR pros can learn a lot from our friendly neighborhood…Nov 18, 2015Nov 18, 2015