Your story starts here.

We didn’t invent the written word, but we chose to make it better. Since 2009, we’ve been helping our clients get beyond the bright and shiny marketing speak. We develop and execute a wide range of writing and thought leadership PR campaigns for B2B and consumer clients who know their customers demand more: more truth, more proof and a more authentic connection.

Strategically designed and delivered through the following service categories, A.wordsmith’s brand of communications is a uniquely powerful tool. We challenge. We differentiate. We start relationships and enhance existing ones – with employees, partners, clients and the influencers in your industry.

Writing Services

Make the complex compelling.

Public Relations

Tell the stories that matter.

Branding

Put the heart on display.

Communications Strategy

Start with the smarts.

“From thought leadership articles and client case study development to
positioning and public relations outreach, A.wordsmith’s ability to effectively
and efficiently produce high-quality output with minimal direction is bar none.”

Mizuha Nakajima, Vice President of Marketing, Concentrix

About Us

Heritage

Our heritage makes us scrappy. It empowers quick learners, a bias for action and an unwavering commitment to client relationships.

Greater Good

With hustle, heart and flair, A.wordsmith partners with and supports organizations that are working to make our communities healthier, happier and more inclusive for all.

Newsroom

Changemakers, boundary pushers and status-quo shakers, we are smart, humble and aware with voices to be heard and news to share.

Meet the Team

We are a smart, driven and passionate group of strategic communication professionals.

Ann Smith

President & Founder

“Why not go out on a limb?

That’s where the fruit is.”

– Mark Twain

Lisa Hildebrandt Runquist

Vice President & Head of Strategy

“In order to be irreplaceable,
one must always be different.”

– Coco Chanel

Gretchen Hoffman

Director of Writing Services

“Life is a great big canvas, and you should

throw all the paint on it you can.”

– Danny Kaye

Kelda Rericha

Senior Writer

“Life goes by fast. Enjoy it.
Calm down. It's all funny.”

– Joan Rivers

Lizzie Bennett

Senior Writer

“All we can do to create change is work hard.
That’s my advice: just do what you do well.”

– Reese Witherspoon

Emma Gielata

PR Specialist

“Work hard, be kind,
and amazing things will happen.”

– Conan O'Brien

Christy Caplan

PR Specialist

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

– Winnie the Pooh

Sarah Lima

PR Specialist

“It does not do well to dwell on dreams
and forget to live.”

– Albus Dumbledore

Natalie O'Grady

Social Media Strategist & Senior Writer

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things – because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”

– Walt Disney

Kris Travis

Brand Manager

“Keep some room in your heart
for the unimaginable.”

– Mary Oliver

Kassidy Naone

Social Media Coordinator

“Don’t compare your life to others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon, they shine when it’s their time.”

– Stephanie J. Brown

Successes

From the early stages of honing your message to sharing it with the masses, A.wordsmith is your committed partner.

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Levy Restaurants
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Portland State University
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AnswerConnect
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ProtoCall Services
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Black Walnut Inn
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With Love
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Delap

Clients

We don’t sell products. We sell trust, authentic relationships, and the kind of coverage and content
that can only be created by genuinely believing in the companies we serve.

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“Great stories happen to those who can tell them.”

– Ira Glass

Get in Touch

7190 SW Fir Loop, Suite 100

Tigard, Oregon 97223

(503) 227-0833

info@awordsmith.com

 

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