Michael Popke

Nov 05, 2013

Michael Popke is an award-winning journalist with more than 35 years of professional experience in print and digital media. For 14 years, he was managing editor of Athletic Business, a magazine and website for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. He also has coached baseball, basketball and softball, volunteered as a USA Swimming stroke-and-turn official and is an avid aquatics safety supporter. Michael, who also has a novel on submission with publishers, owns Two Lakes Media Group and lives in the Madison, Wisconsin area. michael@twolakesmedia.com

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Here’s a nice gesture. Allegiant Airlines, upon hearing that Montana State University’s hockey team ...
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Sometimes, the complaints get just too loud to ignore. After years of concern from University of Wis...
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"Buy me some kale chips and dried fruit snacks…?" Nope, sorry, it just doesn’t have the same ring. D...
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