Expertise Names A.wordsmith a Top Portland Agency in Public Relations, Content Marketing and Branding

By Kris Travis | Jul 23, 2019

Industry resource ranks firm for third consecutive year, increases recognition to include additional service areas     – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   PORTLAND, Ore. (July 23, 2019) — A.wordsmith, a boutique communications firm specializing in thought leadership public relations and writing, has been named one of Portland’s top PR, content marketing and branding agencies […]

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A.wordsmith Named 77th Fastest Growing Company in Portland

By Kris Travis | Jun 18, 2019

Boutique PR firm achieves 63% growth rate over past three years     – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   PORTLAND, Ore. (June 18, 2019) — A.wordsmith, a boutique communications firm specializing in thought leadership public relations, ranked number 77 on Portland Business Journal’s 2019 list of 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. The placement is based […]

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A.wordsmith Celebrates 10 Years of Business

By Kris Travis | Apr 8, 2019

  – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   PORTLAND, Ore. (April 8, 2019) – A.wordsmith, a fast-growing, boutique communications firm specializing in thought leadership public relations and writing, is celebrating a decade of business this month. The firm was founded by Ann Smith in March of 2009 and has grown into a thriving local business that […]

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PDX Executive Podcast: Ann Smith

By Kris Travis | Mar 4, 2019

    In this episode Ann gives strategic and tactical advice for emerging companies to create thought leadership.   We also discuss the journey of founding and building A.wordsmith, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Listen to the Interview

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Influencer Marketing for Small Businesses: The Power of the Micro-influencer

By Kris Travis | Dec 10, 2018

In 2018, influencer marketing firmly moved out of the “novelty” category and into required strategy for most major brands.   By Natalie O’Grady   Influencers across almost every industry have been powerhouses for businesses looking to reach millennials and Gen Z in the personalized, authentic way they desire. Celebrity endorsements have always been a tool […]

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Why Podcasts Might Be the Best Channel for Your Message

By Kris Travis | Dec 5, 2018

Traditional or digital channels are obvious options for most organizations to get their message in front of a larger, more diverse audience. But what if they’re missing the mark?   By Hannah Sewell   If you’re digging into the metrics and finding that your media relations efforts aren’t translating into business results, it may be […]

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A.wordsmith Recognized with Five Spotlight Awards from PRSA Oregon

By Kris Travis | Nov 9, 2018

Some of the A.wordsmith team at the 2018 Oregon event.   – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 9, 2019) – A.wordsmith, a boutique communications firm specializing in thought leadership public relations and writing, earned five 2018 Spotlight Awards from PRSA Oregon for work done on behalf of clients in the past 12 […]

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“100 Things to do in Portland, Oregon Before You Die” on KOIN

By Kris Travis | Oct 29, 2018

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A.wordsmith Ranks as One of Portland’s Most Diverse Companies by Portland Business Journal

By Kris Travis | Sep 28, 2018

– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   Firm recognized for being 100 percent women-owned and operated    PORTLAND, Ore. (September 28, 2018) — A.wordsmith, a boutique communications firm specializing in thought leadership public relations and writing, earned spot number 25 on Portland Business Journal’s 2018 list of Oregon and SW Washington’s Most-Diverse Private Companies. The Portland […]

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6 Tips to Ace Your Broadcast Performance

By Kris Travis | Sep 21, 2018

So you (or your client) would like to be featured on the local news?   By Savanna Frimoth   Broadcast television is a great way to reach a large local or regional audience. It can also have a powerful impact on your PR goals. TV news is still the top platform for news consumption in […]

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“100 Things to do in Portland, Oregon Before You Die” on AM Northwest

By Kris Travis | Sep 20, 2018

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6 Steps to a Successful Broadcast Segment

By Kris Travis | Sep 7, 2018

So you (or your client) would like to be featured on the local news?   By Savanna Frimoth   Broadcast television is a great way to reach a large local or regional audience. It can also have a powerful impact on your PR goals. TV news is still the top platform for news consumption in the […]

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