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Michael Young Media (MYM) is a leading multi-platform creator and producer of Television, Internet, Social Media, Corporate Video and Live Events.  MYM content captures and entertains a target audience while providing actionable information.  For over 20 years the MYM team’s specialty has been embedding client messaging seamlessly into the entertainment content of its informational programming and repurposing that content across multiple platforms to provide clients with maximum ROI.

 

With over 169 national clients – companies as diverse as Chanel, Estee Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, Home Depot and Pfizer – the MYM team has led the trend toward product integration in a way much more inclusive and effective than mere product placement.  MYM experience runs the gamut from Fashion/Beauty, Health, Home, Travel, Food & Financial Services. (see complete list of clients here)

 

The unique TV content format pioneered by founder Michael Young was hailed by the Wall Street Journal on the front page of the Marketing Section in 1994 as “ahead of the curve in Advertising integration.”

To view the article click here.

 

ABOUT MICHAEL YOUNG MEDIA

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MYM SEAMLESSLY EMBEDS CLIENT MESSAGING INTO ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT.

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VIDEO ARCHIVE

Michael Young Media has produced network TV programing (cable and broadcast), Syndicated TV Series and Special, National Corporate Conventions… and re-purposed the information and video over multiple platforms including Internet Sites, Social Media, Print and Corporate Video.

GLAMOUR

LADIES HOME JOURNAL

GREAT DAY AMERICA

ALLURE

VOGUE TrendWatch

BETTER HOMES & GARDENS

Auburn WATS

MAIN FLOOR

PARENT TABLE

YourAttic.com

CHEF HARRY

PGA

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MICHAEL'S CAREER SPANS EXPERTISE AS PERFORMER, PRODUCER & BUSINESSMAN.

MICHAEL YOUNG

MYM SERVICES CLIENTS WORLDWIDE

IN A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES

Michael Young’s multi-dimensional career has taken him from Performer, to Producer & Businessman.  For 20 years he was a multiple award winner as host / star of some of television’s most innovative programs.  Michael’s on-camera career spanned network and local broadcast TV, as well as helping to launch many of today’s favorite cable networks.

 

When Michael went behind the camera to produce television he again was an innovator creating formats and financing models winning critical and financial acclaim.  In the 1990’s he sold his first company to Madison Avenue giant The Interpublic Group.  In 2002 he created yet another company and financing model for TV working in partnership with publishers such as Condé Nast and Meredith among others.

 

Just a few of his Performance highlights…

 

• Emmy winning host of ABC’s Kids are People, Too!

• CNBC’s 1st Primetime Host – CNBC Live

• The Disney Channel’s 1st Spokesperson & Host of EPCOT Magazine

• CBS Primetime’s 1st Host of Miss Teen USA

• ESPN Anchor of Sunkist Kids

• Reporter for ABC Wide World of Sports

• SONY Pictures host of Flamingo Fortune game show

• Primetime Guest Star on scripted programs including, Love Boat, The Fall Guy, Remington Steele, Silver Spoons, Love American Style….

 

As a Producer & Businessman…

 

• Executive Producer of WXYZ’s Emmy winning Michael Young & Friends

• VP Programming for WTLK-TV in Atlanta – (All Talk-TV Format). Created and launched 5 hours of local talk programming per day

• Founder/CEO of Alton Entertainment

o Producer of Main Floor; Broadcast TV’s first & longest running fashion, beauty, health & fitness program

o Producer of Great Day America, a live daily talk program for PAX TV. In 1998 greatdayamerica.com was one of the top 2 web destinations for women

• Founder/CEO of Michael Young Media

o Producer of TV Specials for Condé Nast, & Meredith Publishing – Vogue; Glamour; Better Homes & Gardens, Fitness… and more

 

A 1994 front-page Wall Street Journal article hailed Michael’s innovative TV financial model at Alton Entertainment with the headline “Is it a TV Show? Is it Advertising? Answer: Both”. The article went on to report “Viewers won’t know who paid for time on Main Floor until the credits roll”. Michael’s new media programing provided the platform to launch 19 websites for Alton and it national clients.

 

In 1996 Michael sold Alton Entertainment to The Interpublic Group, the world’s largest multi-national Advertising and Public Relations Company [NYSE:IPG].

 

Notwithstanding his TV credentials, Michael is no stranger to the stage.  In 1977 he co-produced a show for Broadway written by Oscar™ winner Howard Ashman, entitled The Confirmation and starring Broadway legend Hershel Bernardi. He has produced numerous conventions for corporate clients - with speakers such as the President of the United States, Walter Cronkite, Cal Ripkin, Jr…. and concerts with acts such as the Beach Boys, Foreigner, Wayne Newton, Kool & The Gang. In 2011 he co-founded Theos Theatricals (www.theostheatricals.com) to produce inspirational theater beginning with The Forgotten Carols.

 

As a celebrity board member of the USO, Michael produced and hosted 7 “Celebrity Road Shows” entertaining our troops in remote locations worldwide - often with funds he solicited on behalf of the USO from billionaire H. Ross Perot.  Michael’s shows included a diverse group of stars ranging from Laugh-In’s Ruth Buzzi to Oscar Winner Halle Berry.  Michael received numerous citations from The Department of Defense for his work.

 

Michael also had an ongoing advisory relationship with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) in Los Angeles since its inception in 1980, and in 2001 received their Crystal Heart Award.  PATH is today one of the largest private/public funded homeless organizations in the US.

 

Michael has a degree from Auburn University in Political Science and Mass Communications, and currently serves on the College of Liberal Arts “Dean’s Advisory Board”.  He has also been a consultant to Auburn President Jay Gogue, helping to identify business opportunities (such as Auburn’s world renown vapor wake dog program) and promote unique services from various academic departments.

 

Michael is married to Dr. Stephanie Gardner, MD and is proud to help her raise three wonderful children Andrew, Adam and Abby.

 

 

 

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MYM WAS DEEMED "AHEAD OF THE CURVE" BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

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