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| | occupation = Businessman, political fundraiser<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/6630/2016-04-01/mwws-kempner-is-staunch-clinton-supporter.html | title=MWW's Kempner Is Staunch Clinton Supporter | publisher=O'Dwyers | access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/clinton-money/ | title=Inside the Clinton Donor Network | newspaper=The Washington Post | access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref> | |||
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| | spouse = Jacqueline Steinberg-Kempner | |||
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| '''Michael W. Kempner''' (born January 31, 1958) is an American businessman. He is the founder and CEO of ], a public relations firm headquartered in New York, New York. Kempner is also known for his political contributions and fundraising for the Democratic Party.<ref name=politickernj.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.politickernj.com/max/21322/kempner-joines-team-obama|work=Politicker NJ|title=Kempner joins Team Obama|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=wsj.com>{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/10/06/obamas-nj-fund-raiser-a-compromise-or-two/|title=Obama's N.J. Fund-Raiser: A Compromise or Two?|access-date=Nov 19, 2013 | work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref><ref name=nbcnews.com>{{cite web|url=http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/12/17723259-obama-advocacy-group-raised-almost-5-million-so-far-in-2013|publisher=NBC News|title=Obama advocacy group raised almost $5 million so far in 2013|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=american.edu>{{cite web|url=http://www.american.edu/soc/success/michael-kempner.cfm|publisher=American University School of Communication|title=Alumni Success Stories: Michael Kempner|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| ==Early life and education== | |||
| '''Michael W. Kempner''' is the founder, President, and CEO of the ], a top American Public Relations firm headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey with 9 offices across the United States and England.<ref name=mww.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.mww.com/people|title=Michael W. Kempner|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=businessweek.com>{{cite web|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=726699&ticker=IPG&previousCapId=391687&previousTitle=CITIGROUP%20INC|title=Interpublic Group Of Cos Inc|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> Kempner is also known for his service to the U.S. government in varied capacities and for his political fundraising efforts for the Democratic Party.<ref name=politickernj.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.politickernj.com/max/21322/kempner-joines-team-obama|title=Kempner joins Team Obama|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=wsj.com>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/10/06/obamas-nj-fund-raiser-a-compromise-or-two/|title=Obama’s N.J. Fund-Raiser: A Compromise or Two?|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013 | work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref><ref name=nbcnews.com>{{cite web|url=http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/12/17723259-obama-advocacy-group-raised-almost-5-million-so-far-in-2013|title=Obama advocacy group raised almost $5 million so far in 2013|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=american.edu>{{cite web|url=http://www.american.edu/soc/success/michael-kempner.cfm|title=Alumni Success Stories: Michael Kempner|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> He is a Deputy Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee, a National Finance co-chair for ]'s 2008 Presidential run, Deputy Finance Director of the Obama Campaign, a member of Obama for President National Finance Committee, and is a member of the DNC National Finance Council.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-kempner/|title=Michael Kempner|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013 | work=Huffington Post}}</ref> As the President and CEO of MWW, Kempner has won a variety of awards, including the 2013 American Business Awards’ Executive of the year in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations category,<ref name=stevieawards.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/awards/403_2662_22388.cfm|title=Management Awards Categories Stevie Award Winners|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> 2013 Bulldog Stars of PR Awards’ Communications Professional of the Year, 2013 Bulldog Stars of PR Awards’ Agency Professional of the Year,<ref name=bulldogreporter.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.bulldogreporter.com/online-newsroom/winners-of-the-2013-bulldog-stars-of-pr-awards-for-outstanding-achievement-by-commun|title=Winners of the 2013 Bulldog Stars of PR Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Communications Agencies and Professionals Have Been Announced|accessdate=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> 2012 International Business Awards’ Public Relations Executive of the Year, 2012 American Business Awards’ PR Executive of the Year, and the 2012 PR News Awards’ Professional of the Year.<ref name=mww.com/> Kempner has also been inducted into the PR Hall of Fame by PR News. Kempner was presented The Gay And Lesbian Victory Fund's 2014 Corporate Leadership Award by actor ]. He accepted the award on behalf of MWW.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.frontiersla.com/frontiers-blog/2014/10/26/victory-fund-honors-california-lgbt-leaders-and-trans-congressional-staffer-ben-panico-video | title = Victory Fund Honors California LGBT Leaders and Trans Congressional Staffer Ben Panico (Video) | publisher = Frontiers LA | date = 26 October 2014 | accessdate = 1 November 2014 | author = Ocamb, Karen}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner was born on January 31, 1958, in ], Illinois. He graduated from ],<ref name=":0" /> where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1981.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-kempner/|title=Michael Kempner|access-date=Nov 19, 2013 | work=Huffington Post}}</ref><ref></ref> In 2013, he received an Alumni Achievement Award from the university.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Alumni Awards at AU |url=https://www.american.edu/alumni/engage/awards/history.cfm |website=American University |access-date=10 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2018, he gave the commencement address to the university's School of Communications and was given an ] ] degree.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alex |first1=Kelly |title=AU Announces 2018 Commencement Speakers |url=https://www.american.edu/media/news/20180418-Commencement-2018.cfm |website=American University |access-date=10 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Michael Kempner Commencement Address for AU's School of Communication |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFWiPyyy5mU |website=YouTube |access-date=10 December 2018}}</ref> | |||
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==Career== | ||
| Kempner founded MWW Group in 1986. He is also a founding board member of ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ: CNOB).<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> In 2012, he received the International Business Awards' Public Relations Executive of the Year, the 2012 American Business Awards' PR Executive of the Year, and the 2012 PR News Awards' Professional of the Year. Kempner was presented The Gay And Lesbian Victory Fund's 2014 Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of MikeWorldWide.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.frontiersla.com/frontiers-blog/2014/10/26/victory-fund-honors-california-lgbt-leaders-and-trans-congressional-staffer-ben-panico-video | title = Victory Fund Honors California LGBT Leaders and Trans Congressional Staffer Ben Panico (Video) | work = Frontiers LA | date = 26 October 2014 | access-date = 1 November 2014 | author = Ocamb, Karen | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141029104649/http://www.frontiersla.com/frontiers-blog/2014/10/26/victory-fund-honors-california-lgbt-leaders-and-trans-congressional-staffer-ben-panico-video | archive-date = 29 October 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | |||
| Kempner became a member of the ] in December 2014.<ref name=bbg>{{cite web |title=Michael Kempner |publisher=Broadcasting Board of Governors |access-date=January 9, 2015 |url=http://www.bbg.gov/about-the-agency/board/michael-kempner/}}</ref> In March 2015, Kempner received '']'s'' PR Pro of the Year award.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.prweek.com/article/1338427/pr-pro-year-agency-2015 | title=PR Pro of the Year - Agency 2015 | magazine=] | date=20 March 2015 | access-date=15 April 2015}}</ref> Kempner negotiated a buyout from Interpublic Group of Companies and re-branded the company as MikeWorldWide.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://everything-pr.com/mww-pr-rebrand/35120/ | title=MWW Re-Brands to "Matter More" | publisher=Everything PR | access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref> | |||
| In 1981, Kempner earned a Bachelor of Science from American University in ]<ref name=businessweek.com/><ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> As an alum, he serves as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee of the American University School of Communications.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> | |||
| Kempner serves on the board of trustees of ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sangillo {{!}}|first=Gregg|title=Growth and Promise: Leading PR Executive Gets More Involved at AU|url=https://www.american.edu/ucm/news/20191021-kempner-trustee.cfm|access-date=2022-01-31|website=American University|language=en}}</ref> He formerly served on the International Board of ] and the board for the ] in NYC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/about-cfh/leadership/ |title=Leadership |publisher=Coalition for the Homeless |access-date=July 3, 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Kempner was recognized on '']'''s Power List.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://observer.com/2016/11/politickernjs-full-2016-power-list/| title=PolitickerNJ's (Full!) 2016 Power List| author=Max Pizarro| date=November 17, 2016| newspaper=Observer| access-date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> | |||
| ==Career== | |||
| Kempner has been recognized by the NJBIZ Power 100 List every year from 2015 to 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=NJBIZ Power 100 100-71 |url=https://njbiz.com/welcome-ad/?retUrl=/njbiz-power-100-100-71/ |website=NJBIZ |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Jessica |title=Best of the rest Others who were suggested |url=https://njbiz.com/best-of-the-rest-others-who-were-suggested-2/ |website=NJBIZ |access-date=16 December 2019 |date=25 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Jessica |title=The NJBIZ Power 100 The 100 most powerful people in New Jersey business |url=https://njbiz.com/the-njbiz-power-100-the-100-most-powerful-people-in-new-jersey-business/ |website=NJBIZ |access-date=16 December 2019 |date=6 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Jessica |title=The 2018 NJBIZ Power 100 |url=https://njbiz.com/the-2018-njbiz-power-100/ |website=NJBIZ |access-date=16 December 2019 |date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Jessica |title=The 2019 NJBIZ Power 100 |url=https://njbiz.com/2019-njbiz-power-100/?loggedout=true |website=NJBIZ |access-date=16 December 2019 |date=25 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-01|title=MWWPR CEO, Michael Kempner Ranked As One Of New Jersey's Most Powerful People For Seventh Straight Year|url=https://www.citybiz.co/article/18765/mwwpr-ceo-michael-kempner-ranked-as-one-of-new-jerseys-most-powerful-people-for-seventh-straight-year/|access-date=2022-01-31|website=citybiz|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner founded MWW Group in 1986. | |||
| In 2017, he was named chairman of the board of directors of the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Directors | publisher=Manhattan Chamber of Commerce |url=https://www.manhattancc.org/common/news/articles/article_detail.cfm?QID=10597&clientID=11099&ThisPage=About |website=www.manhattancc.org |access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> He is also a member of the Fulbright-Canada Scholarship Board.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://businessradio.wharton.upenn.edu/people/michael-kempner/ |title=Michael Kempner |website=Wharton Business Radio |access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner is also a founding board member of ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ: CNOB).<ref name=businessweek.com/><ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> | |||
| He received a NJBIZ ICON Award in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://njbiz.com/njbiz-names-2018-icon-awards-winners/|title=NJBIZ names 2018 Icon Awards winners|last=|first=|date=6 July 2018|website=NJBIZ|access-date=27 January 2020}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner is a lecturer, writer, and ] contributor on topics such as public relations, management, marketing, and crisis communications.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> | |||
| In 2020, Kempner was elected to the PR Council Board of Directors''.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200123005140/en/|title=PR Council Elects 2020 Officers and New Board Members|last=|first=|date=23 January 2020|website=Business Wire|access-date=27 January 2020}}</ref> | |||
| ==Politics== | |||
| In 2020, Kempner received the Observer award<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://observer.com/power-series/2020-pr-power-50/player/michael-kempner/|title=Michael Kempner|last=|first=|date=21 December 2020|website=Observer|access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref> and was named to the PRWeek Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prweek.com/article/1699733/michael-kempner-hall-fame-2020|title=Michael Kempner Hall of Fame 2020|last=|first=|date=|website=PR Week|access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref> | |||
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| ⚫ | In 2010, Kempner hosted a $30,400/plate fundraising dinner |
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| ⚫ | Kempner is a government appointee and political fundraiser.<ref name=time.com>{{cite magazine|url=https://swampland.time.com/2011/07/20/no-registered-lobbyists-among-top-obama-fundraisers-but-influence-seekers-abound/|title=Among Top Obama Fundraisers, Influence Seekers Abound|access-date=Nov 19, 2013 | magazine=Time|date=20 July 2011}}</ref> He was one of Hillary Clinton's National Finance co-chairs and a lead fundraiser for her 2008 bid for the U.S. presidency.<ref name=politickernj.com/> He later took up a "significant fundraising role" for ] 2008 campaign.<ref name=politickernj.com/> Kempner was the Deputy Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee and a member of the Obama for President National Finance Committee.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> He is a member of the DNC National Finance Committee, the New Jersey Finance Chair for the DNC, and a member of the New Jersey Government Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> | ||
| ⚫ | In 2010, Kempner hosted a $30,400/plate Democratic Party fundraising dinner attended by President Obama at his home in Cresskill, New Jersey.<ref name=wsj.com/><ref name=nj.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/president_obama_to_visit_nj_fo.html|newspaper=The Star-Ledger|title=President Obama to visit N.J. for fundraiser dinner event|date=6 October 2010|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=northjersey.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/103227099_Fund-raiser_with_Obama_likely_to_be_a_ritzy_affair.html?c=y&page=1|newspaper=The Record|title=Fund-raiser with Obama likely to be a ritzy affair?|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> | ||
| Kempner is the Deputy Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee and a member of the Obama for President National Finance Committee.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> He is a member of the DNC National Finance Committee, the New Jersey Finance Chair for the DNC, and a member of the New Jersey Government Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service.<ref name=huffingtonpost.com/> | |||
| In December 2010, President Obama appointed Kempner a member of the White House Council for Community Solutions, a council that works to "reengage disenfranchised youth."<ref name="huffingtonpost.com" /><ref name="whitehouse.gov">{{cite web|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2010/12/14/president-obama-announces-members-white-house-council-community-solution|work=]|title=President Obama Announces Members of the White House Council for Community Solutions|date=14 December 2010|via=]|access-date=Nov 19, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| In 2013, Kempner donated $50,000 to Organizing for Action.<ref name=nbcnews.com/> | |||
| In September 2012, he was listed by '']'' as one of the top "bundlers" for ], having raised $3 million in 2011 and through May 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/09/13/us/politics/obamas-top-fund-raisers.html?_r=0|title=Obama's Top Fund-Raisers|date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=May 26, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner bundled $3 million for Obama’s re-election. He’s been accused of profiting from Obama administration policy.<ref>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democratic-donors-benefit-from-democratic-policies/article/2554908</ref><ref>http://www.aei.org/article/politics-and-public-opinion/democratic-donors-benefit-from-democratic-policies/</ref> | |||
| In 2013, Kempner donated $50,000 to Organizing for Action.<ref name=nbcnews.com/> In January 2014, President Obama nominated Kempner to the ], which oversees federally controlled outlets that operate overseas.<ref name="nomination">{{cite news |title=Obama taps Cresskill man for federal panel |date=January 10, 2014 |work=The Record |url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/obama-taps-cresskill-man-for-federal-panel-1.687871 |access-date=January 9, 2015}}</ref> Kempner took office in December of that year.<ref name="hill">{{cite news |title=Senate confirms ambassadorships |author=Ramsey Cox |work=The Hill |date=December 12, 2014 |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/227009-senate-confirms-ambassadorships/ |access-date=January 9, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| ==Philanthropy== | |||
| Kempner is on the board of directors for three US Agency for Global Media networks: ] (RFE/RL); ] (RFA); and the ] (MBN).<ref>{{Cite web|title=New USAGM Acting Head Names New Leadership to Networks|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/usa_new-usagm-acting-head-names-new-leadership-networks/6201201.html|access-date=2022-01-31|website=VOA|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=United States Agency for Global Media replaces leadership at its other networks sharing freedom of press principles|url=https://www.usagm.gov/2021/01/24/united-states-agency-for-global-media-replaces-leadership-at-its-other-networks-sharing-freedom-of-press-principles/|access-date=2022-01-31|website=USAGM|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| Kempner is on the International Board of Goodwill Industries and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.<ref name=mww.com/> | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| Kempner is married to Jacqueline Steinberg-Kempner.<ref>{{Cite web|first= Gregg|last=Sangillo |author-link= |title=Growth and Promise: Leading PR Executive Gets More Involved at AU |website=]|date= October 21, 2019|url=https://www.american.edu/ucm/news/20191021-kempner-trustee.cfm |access-date=}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 17 November 2024
American businessman| Michael Kempner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. Agency for Global Media | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Michael Lynton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1958-01-31) January 31, 1958 (age 66) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Jacqueline Steinberg-Kempner |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
| Residence | New York, New York |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation | Businessman, political fundraiser |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of MikeWordWide Former Deputy Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee |
Michael W. Kempner (born January 31, 1958) is an American businessman. He is the founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide, a public relations firm headquartered in New York, New York. Kempner is also known for his political contributions and fundraising for the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Kempner was born on January 31, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from American University School of Public Affairs, where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1981. In 2013, he received an Alumni Achievement Award from the university. In May 2018, he gave the commencement address to the university's School of Communications and was given an honorary PhD degree.
Career
Kempner founded MWW Group in 1986. He is also a founding board member of ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ: CNOB). In 2012, he received the International Business Awards' Public Relations Executive of the Year, the 2012 American Business Awards' PR Executive of the Year, and the 2012 PR News Awards' Professional of the Year. Kempner was presented The Gay And Lesbian Victory Fund's 2014 Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of MikeWorldWide.
Kempner became a member of the U.S. Agency for Global Media in December 2014. In March 2015, Kempner received PRWeek's PR Pro of the Year award. Kempner negotiated a buyout from Interpublic Group of Companies and re-branded the company as MikeWorldWide.
Kempner serves on the board of trustees of American University. He formerly served on the International Board of Goodwill Industries and the board for the Coalition for the Homeless in NYC. In 2016, Kempner was recognized on PolitickerNJ's Power List.
Kempner has been recognized by the NJBIZ Power 100 List every year from 2015 to 2021.
In 2017, he was named chairman of the board of directors of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Fulbright-Canada Scholarship Board.
He received a NJBIZ ICON Award in 2018.
In 2020, Kempner was elected to the PR Council Board of Directors.
In 2020, Kempner received the Observer award and was named to the PRWeek Hall of Fame.
Political activity
Kempner is a government appointee and political fundraiser. He was one of Hillary Clinton's National Finance co-chairs and a lead fundraiser for her 2008 bid for the U.S. presidency. He later took up a "significant fundraising role" for President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Kempner was the Deputy Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee and a member of the Obama for President National Finance Committee. He is a member of the DNC National Finance Committee, the New Jersey Finance Chair for the DNC, and a member of the New Jersey Government Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service.
In 2010, Kempner hosted a $30,400/plate Democratic Party fundraising dinner attended by President Obama at his home in Cresskill, New Jersey.
In December 2010, President Obama appointed Kempner a member of the White House Council for Community Solutions, a council that works to "reengage disenfranchised youth."
In September 2012, he was listed by The New York Times as one of the top "bundlers" for Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, having raised $3 million in 2011 and through May 2012.
In 2013, Kempner donated $50,000 to Organizing for Action. In January 2014, President Obama nominated Kempner to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees federally controlled outlets that operate overseas. Kempner took office in December of that year.
Kempner is on the board of directors for three US Agency for Global Media networks: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL); Radio Free Asia (RFA); and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN).
Personal life
Kempner is married to Jacqueline Steinberg-Kempner.
References
- "MWW's Kempner Is Staunch Clinton Supporter". O'Dwyers. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- "Inside the Clinton Donor Network". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ "Kempner joins Team Obama". Politicker NJ. Retrieved Nov 19, 2013.
- ^ "Obama's N.J. Fund-Raiser: A Compromise or Two?". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved Nov 19, 2013.
- ^ "Obama advocacy group raised almost $5 million so far in 2013". NBC News. Retrieved Nov 19, 2013.
- "Alumni Success Stories: Michael Kempner". American University School of Communication. Retrieved Nov 19, 2013.
- ^ "Michael Kempner Commencement Address for AU's School of Communication". YouTube. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Michael Kempner". Huffington Post. Retrieved Nov 19, 2013.
- ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY Michael Kempner
- "History of Alumni Awards at AU". American University. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
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