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As web publishing has gotten easier, more and more organizations have turned to corporate blogs to share industry news, company announcements and insights. Self-service platforms like WordPress make it easy for small organizations, and individuals even, to easily create and publish a blog, and increasing numbers of businesses are taking advantage. (On WordPress alone, which […]
Read MoreWith the record high summer temps in Portland this summer, I am more than ready for the cool weather of fall. Along with cozy sweaters and falling leaves, another fall staple is the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, last year, popular “Food Babe” blogger Vani Hari revealed that the fall favorite drink not only did […]
Read MoreIf I’ve worked with your existing brand materials, chances are, I’ve asked you for some native files. And especially when it comes to logos, I asked you for a vector file. Here’s a quick primer on raster vs. vector images, appropriate use cases, etc. Raster A raster, or bitmap image is made up of pixels […]
Read MoreFor many small business owners, hiring a public relations agency might be the last thing on their minds. Maybe it’s the tight budget that puts PR and marketing efforts on the back burner – but what many of these small business owners don’t realize is how PR can be one of the most effective ways […]
Read MoreWalter Palmer, who has officially become the world’s most hated dentist, catapulted to infamy this week after news of his illegal hunting trip in Zimbabwe, where he shot and killed a lion named Cecil, hit social media. While his dental practice quickly crumbled around him — he shut down his office this week, and chances […]
Read MoreRolling into my senior year of college, I have been asked the same question a number of times throughout my studies as an undergraduate. It has been asked by my family, friends, acquaintances, professors and anyone I’ve struck up a conversation with. It is the question I was hesitant to answer until two years ago. […]
Read MoreCheck out this infographic from WebDAM about the importance of visuals in capturing your audience. As you’d expect, all of us are reading a bit less and skimming a bit more, and visual IQs are on the rise faster than other types of intelligence. While I find this a little depressing (I love to read!), I’m […]
Read MoreThe A.wordsmith model is build to reflect our commitment to not only high-quality client service, but also work/life balance. In the office we are kick-ass communication professionals, with world-class public relations, branding and marketing expertise. At home we are mothers, partners and friends with those we value most. The firm’s flexible model means our team manages […]
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