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Summer’s just around the corner in Portland (despite those April showers), and we’re already daydreaming of patio season. Portland has a multitude of al fresco dining options that can be enjoy late spring through fall. It’s not all breweries (though we’re huge fans of those), either. Here’s our recommendations for where to get some sunshine […]
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Each year, April Fool’s Day offers an opportunity to infuse fun and humor into the corporate world. Successful April Fool’s Day jokes can build rapport with target audiences, boost engagement on social media and even earn press coverage! However, if executed incorrectly or in poor taste, April Fool’s jokes can have the exact opposite effect. […]
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Last Tuesday we had another great “Like a Boss” Coffee Chat, this time focused on all things Portland. Thanks to Ken Boddie, Aaron Ward, Angela Jackson and Andy Nelson for making up our fantastic panel. We discussed everything from the city’s infrastructure and business landscape to the housing crisis and volunteer opportunities. Below are a […]
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A couple of times a year, we’ll lock up the office and meet at an offsite location for a full day of reflection, teambuilding and forward-thinking goal setting. These offsites are essential to the firm’s growth and the development of the team – allowing us to take a step back from the day-to-day grind and […]
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How can it already be the middle of February? While 2018 was great for A.wordsmith, I was excited to jump into 2019 with a freshness that only exists at the start of a new year. And what a year it’s shaping up to be! A Milestone Kind of Year In a few months we will […]
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If you’ve been in the vicinity of anyone aged 10 to 15-years-old in the last year, you’ve likely heard about Fortnite. The free-to-play game (with an option to pay $10 every 10 weeks to participate in additional game challenges, and a shop to purchase character outfits and tools) is a “battle royale” featuring various gaming modes […]
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How many emails, news stories and other pieces of content do you read a day? I’m willing to bet it’s somewhere in the ballpark of almost a hundred. More importantly, how many of them do you remember? Probably not many—because your attention wasn’t held for long. That’s fine since not all content is created to […]
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Everyone knows meetings can be draining. The A.wordsmith team has a lot of meetings (client, internal, etc.) and we’ve learned a few tricks for keeping everyone engaged along the way. Here are some simple things to incorporate into meetings for maximum productivity. Set an agenda and stick to it Agendas are a great way to […]
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We’re sharing a round-up of upcoming Portland events to get us through the end of winter! From Michelle Obama’s book tour to the Portland Business Journal’s Power Breakfast to the Portland Night Market – there’s something for everyone. We’ll see you around town! Portland Night Market– February 8th– 9th Think of the Portland Night Market […]
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Emailing is a great way to communicate, it’s fast and efficient. However, when done incorrectly, your email may be ignored or deleted and the journalist may be less likely to open subsequent emails – and you want them to stay open to future ideas. As a public relations firm, we’ve had a lot of experience […]
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