Jerry Wishnow

Jerry Wishnow
NationalityAmerican
EducationB.A. Northeastern University
M.A. Northwestern University
Occupation(s)Activist, broadcaster, entrepreneur

Jerry Wishnow is an American activist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wishnow Group Inc., a company that developed and produced campaigns aimed at intervening in social problems through mutually beneficial partnerships between media, nonprofits, and business.[1] The projects have reduced infant mortality,[2] property crime,[3][4] changed drug laws,[5] and added anti-discrimination curricula to U.S. and international schools.[6][7]

Wishnow contributed his copy written name "AmeriCorps" to the Clinton White House as the official title of what has become the domestic version of the Peace Corps.[8]

Wishnow and his campaigns have received over 70 national and regional awards including a Peabody award, three National Emmy awards, and four Presidential commendations.[7][9]

  1. ^ "The Wishnow Group Inc". BuzzFile. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "Fighting Infant Mortality With a Coupon Campaign". The New York Times. May 15, 1989. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
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  5. ^ Beermann, Frank (January 5, 1972). "Boston's WBZ-AM Shows 'How To' of Triggering State Legislation". Variety.
  6. ^ Susan G. Foster (January 23, 1985). "Massachusetts Fights Bigotry With TV, Curriculum". Education Week. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
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  8. ^ Jason, Peter (2021-11-01). "Jerry Wishnow: An Activist Life". Medium. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  9. ^ Don Franks (Oct 28, 2004). Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide. McFarland. ISBN 9780786417988.