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A professional
writer, photographer and publicist for more than 25-years, Michael Baxter has worked with national and regional publications
such as The Houston Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine, That Texas Magazine, Luxury Log Homes & Timber Frame, Aquatics International
Magazine, 104/KRBE Radio's "ZONE", Bluegrass Unlimited and Friends Magazine.
In addition to his regular editorial
assignments, Michael Baxter has coordinated brochures, press releases and other projects for businesses such as Six Flags
AstroWorld, SplashTown Waterpark, Space Center Houston, and The Port of Galveston. He has also worked with sports network,
ESPN.
Having been associated with live music for many years, Baxter has developed strong relationships with entertainers
and the media sources for promoting them. Texas honky-tonk Country Music performers Miss Leslie & Her Juke-Jointers, Louisiana's
first family of Swamp Pop and Rock, L'Angelus, Lone Star singer/songwriter Kyle Hutton, and Cajun rockers Bayou Roux are clients to
use Michael Baxter for their publicity and promotional needs. From Galveston to Savannah,
and Dauphin Island, Alabama, Baxter continues to provide professional assistance to small and medium sized vacation fun spots. The
creation and placement of destination features, event consulting, on-site photography and increasing
client awareness on the Internet are a few of his many talents.
Michael
Baxter is a Journalism grad from Georgia State University - Atlanta, and has spent more than 25-years in tourism and entertainment
marketing for some of the most well known attractions in America. He served for eight years on the Executive Committee of
the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, is immediate Past President of the Great Northwest Houston Convention
& Visitors Bureau, and serves on the Board of the Texas Festivals & Events Association.
AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID . . .
- "It's
a real pleasure to work with you . . . your writing and photos are top notch..." Kelby Linn,
Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce
- "Great job on the concert tour press releases. I
am happy to have you working this project for us." John Rees, L'Angelus
- "Thank
you for agreeing to speak again at the TFEA Annual Conference . . . as always your evaluation scores were great!" Penny
Reeh, Texas Festivals & Events Association
- "As always, your
contributions to the projects we've worked on have been outstanding..." Dory Ford, The Marketing Partners
- "Thanks for being my 'go-to' guy...I really appreciate it." Tracy Ruff, Home
Buyer Publications
- "Mike's ability to see a project from start
to finish, covering every step in between, is obvious..." Charlie Moger, Moger Media Group
- "Mike has that enviable ability to communicate clearly and enthusiastically on every level..."
Alicia Buescher, Ads Advertising
- "You were so easy to work
with...that combined with your deadline-driven professionalism made the project a pleasure." Terry Leibowitz, TLC Communications
- "...your creative writing enhanced the overall project. Good job!" Bill Moffett,
Moffett Productions
- "Thanks so much for all your hard work
and effort on behalf of Universal Pictures films..." Marianne Mitchell, Universal Publicity/George Grube Advertising
- "I am thrilled with the results that Mike Baxter is bringing my band - his new ideas
to promote the band and our music are helping us to reach the next level of success!" Leslie Sloan, Miss Leslie & Her
Juke-Jointers
- "Thanks for the great photos. You are a fine
photographer." Chris Hirsch, Lone Star Bluegrass
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