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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When it comes to securing media coverage, traditional and digital media is a great option for most companies to get their message out in front of a large audience. However, if you’re digging into your metrics and finding that your media relations efforts aren’t getting business results, it may be time to consider alternative channels […]
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While the summer months bring gorgeous weather, longer days and tropical getaways (coupled with copious amounts of fruity cocktails), it’s also a fantastic time to reflect on your personal and professional development goals for the year ahead, while luxuriating in the power of self-care and rejuvenation. In today’s blog, our team shares our favorite summertime […]
Read MoreA.wordsmith and three of our clients brought home hardware from the Portland Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Private 100 Companies event on Thursday, June 7. We were thrilled for our own #54 spot on the list, and proud to have supported UnoSquare, TerraFirma Foundation Systems and Propeller Consulting in earning their rankings on this year’s list, which […]
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The official start of summer may still be a few weeks away, but the warm weather is luring many of us outside, drink in hand. In today’s blog, our team shares our summer beverages of choice – alcoholic and nonalcoholic alike. Cheers! Lisa H. I’m a die-hard champagne enthusiast (and really anything in the […]
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Inspiration really is all around us. From the clothes we wear, to the food we eat and the places we work. At our May “Like a Boss” Coffee Chat we pulled back the covers on inspiration: where it lives, how it manifests and how to put it to work for you. Thanks to our three […]
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As part of our regular internal brown bag meetings here at A.wordsmith, I recently shared an overview of typical design project processes. For clients who have never worked with a designer, they don’t always know what to expect as we embark on a design project, whether it be a logo design, larger brand suite, or […]
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