FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2007

CONTACT:
Michael Johnson, Director of Communications
816-421-1388
michaelj@maaa.org

New Director of Communications Joins Mid-America Arts Alliance

Mid-America Arts Alliance has named Michael Johnson as its new Director of Communications. In his new role, Johnson will provide direction and guidance for marketing, public relations, and collateral materials.

“Michael’s strong background in brand implementation, strategic marketing, and publications management is exactly what we’ve been looking for as we begin efforts to take our marketing-communications initiatives to the next level,” said Mary Kennedy McCabe, Executive Director of Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Johnson brings more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience to Mid-America, both in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. During an 18-year career at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Johnson held several key positions, including Manager of Marketing and Media Services and Director of Creative Services, all within the Office of University Communications. He was founding editor of the university’s Perspectives magazine. Johnson began his career as a writer/producer with advertising agencies in Topeka and Kansas City.

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts/Journalism from Washburn University. He and his wife, Kim, have three children.

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