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It’s no surprise that referrals are a major source of business growth for A.wordsmith – after all, public relations is all about building and maintaining relationships. It’s what the industry is centered around: relationships with coworkers, media, clients (and potential clients) and anyone who shares a similar love for Portland, happy hours, marketing, etc. A great […]
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“You always gain by giving love.” – Reese Witherspoon While February brings gorgeous bouquets, sweethearts, couples (or Galentine’s) getaways, and copious amounts of champagne, it’s also a seasonal reminder to revive the relationships in your life — going above and beyond to invest in another’s success, praise a job well done, and create enduring partnerships […]
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With springtime around the corner and soon-to-be college graduates scanning the workforce, internships are a great way to provide future professionals with experience while bringing fresh perspectives to your team. We’ve put together tips on how to provide a meaningful, thoughtful experience for new feet walking in the door. Advertise the internship in advance Take […]
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With a new year (and new decade) always come goals and resolutions. Below are some of the A.wordsmith team’s focuses in 2020. Kris My New Year’s resolution is to listen to more music! Music has always been an important part of my life, but an increasingly hectic family pace over the last few years has […]
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Is your company sending a holiday card this year? While year end is often incredibly busy, it’s also the most wonderful time of the year to remind clients how much you value their partnership. A simple holiday greeting will suffice, but what if you want to go all out? These organizations got especially festive with […]
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We held our last “Like a Boss” Coffee Chat of 2019 on Tuesday and it certainly didn’t disappoint. November marks exactly two years since we held the first of these events and it’s been completely energizing to watch the momentum around them grow. Thanks to all of the panelists who have shared their stories and opinions […]
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With Thanksgiving around the corner (already!?), we wanted to share some of our family traditions, favorite must-have Thanksgiving foods, and the dishes we could live without. Most of all, we wanted to share how thankful we are to be surrounded by such a fun team, inspirational clients, and awesome families to celebrate the holidays with. […]
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Meetings can be daunting – whether internal, with long-standing clients or with potential new ones. Meetings push you to prepare and make a lasting impression, all while having conviction. This is no easy task though. Meetings, similar to interviews, can be nerve-racking. As a former HR professional, I conducted countless interviews both over the phone […]
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Ghosts, princesses and witches, oh my. ‘Tis the season for playing dress-up and eating too much cheap candy. Our team is reliving some of our favorite Halloween memories and wishing everyone a safe, fun (and warm!) night with your favorite goblins. Gretchen Favorite Halloween tradition: Multiple pumpkin patch visitsBest costume: Ghostbuster (with Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sidekick)Least favorite […]
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“A police chief, with a phobia for open water, battles a gigantic shark with an appetite for swimmers and boat captains, in spite of a greedy town council who demands that the beach stay open.” Long before “Jaws” hit the theaters, the screenwriters had to perfect their pitch – the one- or two-sentence logline explaining […]
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