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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Happy New Year! Everyone on the team here at A.wordsmith had a fun-filled holiday season, including trips to Tennessee and Alaska, celebrating one year of marriage, snowshoeing with family and eating – a lot. Now that 2019 is upon us, we’ve put together some of our goals for this year. We’re looking forward to holding […]
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As 2018 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all the creative work we’ve observed this year. Below we’ve shared a list of five companies that crushed their marketing efforts in 2018. If you also need great local news links to build local relevance, you can click here! IHOP (or IHOb) […]
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I know that for me there are many days when I feel like I couldn’t possibly do one more thing. As working professionals holding down careers, kids, businesses – and hopefully some me-time – the hours quickly fill up. However, that isn’t to say that there isn’t a spark deep inside waiting to be ignited. At […]
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As the A.wordsmith team prepares for the start of the holiday season, we’re exchanging recipes, discussing travel plans, and hustling to meet end-of-year deadlines. We’re also reflecting on what tops each of our gratitude lists this year. Whether it’s a big party with lots of family and friends, or a quiet and introspective day off, […]
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Fall is the perfect time to refresh your reading list. Our team loves a good book and we’ve shared some of our recent favorites below. Happy reading! Sean: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, by John Carreyrou I recently read Bad Blood, a book detailing the Theranos fiasco. It’s so interesting to […]
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The fall season has officially arrived, and the beautiful Pacific Northwest weather means Portlanders get to enjoy an extended season of rooftop patios, hiking and U-Pick harvesting. Autumn is pretty popular amongst the A.wordsmith team, and we’ve got a full to-do list for our next few months! Hailey My favorite place to head to in […]
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This week we teamed up with PRSA Oregon for our September “Like a Boss” Coffee Chat on the topic of Journalism Done Right. We had an amazing panel of respected journalists who shared their insights, recommendations and thoughts on the state of the media today, including breaking news, social and digital content and that pesky […]
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It was exciting to see the second edition of my book, “100 Things to do in Portland, Before You Die” roll off the presses last month. It may sound cliché, but I really do believe there’s something in this book for everyone—whether you’ve lived in Portland all your life or are just here visiting for […]
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Team-building activities are an important part of every office. Taking the time to connect on a personal level outside the normal day-to-day routine will strengthen relationships, encourage better communication, boost productivity and foster a more collaborative work environment. Here at A.wordsmith, we engage in several out-of-office events throughout the year that all contribute to our […]
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