Gary Knowles

Background

About Gary Knowles

Knowles Communications President - Since 1994 Writing, photography and marketing consultation Travel Columnist at Journal & Topics News - Bi-Monthly coverage of Upper Great Lakes Getaway Region Travel Advisor - monthly appearances on Joy Cardin Show on WI Public Radio Wisconsin Events Correspondent - WEKZ Radio - based in Monroe, WI Serving Exceptional Clients with Extraordinary Service Author: The Great Wisconsin Touring Book - 30 Spectacular Auto Trips (Trails Books, a Division of Big Earth Books - 3rd Edition 2007) Served as Travel Editor at Dane County Lifestyles Magazine (no longer published) Knupp & Watson Advertising & Public Relations Director of Public Relations- 1993-1994 Developed PR Division to Serve Clients in Hospitality, Business & Associations State of Wisconsin – Dept. of Development Division of Tourism Director of Communications - 1979-1993 Supervise operation of State of WI Film Office Responsible for Tourism Publications, Media Relations, Photo/Video Resources Represent state on Great River Road promo committee Represented state to Great Lakes Governor's Council -Tourism Coordinate Wisconsin promotions with Japanese Office Spokesperson for WI Tourism; Coordinate with Governor's Office Represent Tourism on Governor's progrean to recuit NFL Summer Camps to Wisconsin Member of WI Tourism Strategic Marketing Committee WMTV-WWQM-CCTV - Radio & TV Programs Producer & Host 1973-2006 - Various programs Public Affairs Director (WWQM AM & FM) 1978-1979 Produce & host award winning public affairs & entertainment for radio & television NEA Grant Recipient 1975, 1976 – New York University -Alternate Media Center – Cable TV Programs Specialties: As Travel Editor I set the travel focus for the magazine working with freelancers and writing some articles. I work with travel destinations, attractions, food and entertainment clients to build top-of-mind awareness among targeted audiences. I have a broad network of media, editorial and journalist contacts established over 30 years of professional interaction. Photographer- published nationally, numerous awards.TV/Radio producer & host. Freelance writer: travel, autos, golf, wine & food.