MARKETING SERVICES

I’ve worked with clients on marketing and creative projects for the past 26 years, and offer copywriting, branding, marketing strategies, public relations, creative concepts and magazine article writing services to companies and individuals all over the U.S.

Got a project? If you have a creative project that you’d like to discuss, drop me an email. Please include basic information about your project, and if possible, your deadline and budget. I’ll contact you to set up a meeting by phone or in person.

EXPERIENCE

Wiseman Creative, Salem, OR. Since 2003, my business has provided copywriting, business journalism, marketing, creative concepts, brand development, media management and public relations for a diverse range of local and national clients. I also write a wide range of freelance feature articles for local and national magazines.

In the past, I’ve been a Creative Director, Copy Director, Media/Public Relations Director, Copywriter and Freelance Copywriter for local ad agencies and national firms such as Nordstrom, Norm Thompson, Eddie Bauer and Coldwater Creek.

CLIENTS

Here’s a short list of some of the folks I’ve worked with over the years.

20/10 Products • Allied Video • Alpha Nursery • American Machinery • Bush House • Carlton Plants • Catherine VanWetter • Coldwater Creek • Creative Company • Early Winters • Eddie Bauer • First Commercial • Gannett Publications • Habitat for Humanity• Lemons Millwork • Natural Awakenings • Nordstrom • Norm Thompson • Paz Design Group • Pence/Kelly • Puentes Bros • Salem Electric • Salem Hospital • Salem Monthly • Statesman Journal • Western Pulp Products • Salem Convention & Visitors Association • Your Health Magazine • Your Kids Magazine

CAPABILITIES

I’m an expert in copywriting, creative concepting, client services and project management in the following areas: Advertising • Branding • Collateral • Identity • Photo styling • Publishing (book design) • Web • Public Relations • Marketing Strategies • Media Management • Features Journalism • Trade Journalism • Packaging • Script Writing

Copywriting. I’m expert at writing copy that is causal, friendly, simple and direct—the kind easily understood by a mainstream audience.

Features journalism. I’m expert in taking difficult or technical subject matter, and presenting in a clear, friendly way to mainstream audiences.

Client services. I build extremely strong relationships with clients. I’m a strong art director and project manager, and can manage all aspects of a project from first meeting to final billing.

Teamwork. I have an easy working relationship with photographers, art directors, designers, web folks, illustrators, media, other copywriters, editors, etc.