Michael Canova is a Media Relations Director at FischTank PR. A graduate of Kean University, he has over five years of experience and interest across a variety of industries including Climate / Sustainability, B2B Technology and Financial Services, among others. Michael has established a reputation as one of the top media relations practitioners at FischTank PR, with a unique way of navigating and engaging with reporters at media outlets, regardless of the size.
Michael has led the media relations strategy for a variety of clients on announcements that have included funding rounds, facility groundbreakings, partnerships and more. He designed media strategy, identified key media targets and led campaigns that resulted in exclusive coverage across digital, broadcast and podcast format in top tier, trade and local outlets including media giants such as The Associated Press, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and more.
Whether it is someone’s personal life or career, Michael believes connecting and strengthening personal relationships are most important to be successful. From the office poet to FischTank’s Ted Lasso, he’s collected nicknames at the firm mainly for his descriptive words, unnecessary lengthy birthday notes and overall positive outlook.
In his free time, Michael spends time watching sports (GO BIRDS!) and is a human jukebox with enough music knowledge to dominate any karaoke session. He enjoys spending time and laughing with family and friends. Whenever he has time, he likes to learn and carry on Italian family traditions.
