IABC/Phoenix Consultants' Directory
AV Services Consultant Consulting Direct Marketing/Direct Mail Graphic Design Media training/coaching Photography Public Relations Specialty Services Specialty Services Specialty Services Web Design Services Website Design Writing Writing/Editing Services
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AV Services
Chili Pepper Productions Amy McSheffrey
631 North First Avenue Ste. 204 Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.chilipepperproductions.com 602-532-9683 Amy@chilipepperproductions.com
Description of services: Az Business Magazine ranked Chili Pepper Productions one of 2002's top two Film/Video Companies in Arizona! The reason? Service. Service. Service. Whether you're looking for a production assistant, and editing facility or a talented and creative team for an entire production -- we can help. Find out for yourself why Chili Pepper Productions is one of the hottest Film/Video Production Companies in the state!
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Consultant
Luminary Communications, LLC. Kristy Bowman
Chandler , AZ 85249
www.luminarycomm.com 602-677-1200 kbowman@luminarycomm.com
Description of services: Luminary Communications LLC. can expand your existing company brand or establish a new fresh look for any of your marketing or advertising needs, including brochures, business cards or print advertisements and web design. As your business grows your need for a more enhanced website and marketing materials grow as well, Luminary Communications LLC. will continue to build your brand to meet those needs. We continually keep our clients updated on any new and improved technologies that are available.
Sprout Communication Strategies Josephine Morris, Owner & Creative Director
PMB 395, 1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 15 Chandler, AZ 85224
www.SproutStrategies.com 480-699-6429 Create@SproutStrategies.com
Description of services: Description of Services: Sprout Communication Strategies provides personalized marketing, public relations, and Web development services. We specialize in health care, technology, and veterinary clients. If you're looking for a smart, dependable, qualified partner to help you grow your business through marketing and Web development, look no further, Sprout Communication Strategies is here to help.
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Consulting
Axis Marketing Dana H. Felthouse, ABC
12526 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ 85259-6109
(480) 391-0773 dana@axismarketing.net
Description of services: Axis Marketing provides creative marketing, communications and technical writing services.
Dana's forte is positioning products and services in business-to-business markets
Capello Marketing & Communications Laura Capello
480-512-2124 capellomarketing@cox.net
Description of services: Capello Marketing specializes in both corporate and nonprofit communications including: media relations; strategic planning; project management; community relations and special event management. She has worked with a variety of clients including Arizona State University-West Campus; Aquatic Swim & Fitness;Downtown Phoenix Partnership; Two Men and a Truck Moving Franchise’s; Michael Black Financial Planning; Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce; Valley Leadership; Arizona Federal; Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Desert Valley Family Medicine; Valley Leadership; ADOT
Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC
7598 E. Aster Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260
www.daniellesittu.com 602-826-6939
Description of services: Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC, specializes in corporate communications including: strategic planning; project management; employee communications; benefits communications; media relations; and executive communications.
Hamilton Consulting, Inc. Kerry Hamilton
PO Box 13326 Phoenix, AZ 85002
www.hamiltonconsultingaz.com 602-374-5100 kerry@hamiltonconsultingaz.com
Description of services: Description of services: Hamilton Consulting, Inc., your trusted source for lobbying and government relations expertise, also provides a full range of public relations and marketing support. We collaborate with clients to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that advance business and community priorities. Specific public relations and marketing services include community relations strategy and outreach, internal and external messaging, development of marketing communications and public relations collateral, advertising support, media relations, and image management and positioning.
Heller & Associates LLC Rebecca Heller
1628 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 9 - PMB 256 Tempe, AZ 85282
480-216-4550 hellerllc@cox.net
Description of services: Rebecca Heller has 25 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, internal communications and journalism. During her career she has provided communications support to a variety of businesses and nonprofits, including McDonald's restaurants, Arizona Public Service (APS) and Childhelp USA. Heller & Associates LLC specializes in companies and organizations that promote health and wellness, and the development of children's and teens' potential as individuals, and as members of their communities.
Henning-Showkeir & Associates, Inc. www.henning-showkeir.com
3117 E. Vermont Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.henning-showkeir.com 602-717-3105 jshowkeir@gmail.com
Description of services: Are you interested in creating a passionate, engaged workforce whose members are literate about the business, have superior decision-making skills and choose to be personally accountable for the success of the whole business?
Our work is built on the underpinning that the key to prosperity and accomplishment in today’s demanding global marketplace is best achieved through the intentional distribution of organizational power. We work with our clients to create cultures of collaboration and personal commitment.
Kuper Communications Jennifer Kuper
5939 W Kimberly Way Glendale, AZ 85308
www.kupercommunications.com (623) 322-0048 jennifer@kupercommunications.com
Description of services: Kuper Communications offers a wide array of public relations and marketing services for organizations nationwide. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Kuper Communications is a woman-owned small business with expertise in writing, editing, publications management and events planning. Backed by a network of qualified vendors, Kuper Communications provides extensive PR services, including graphic design, printing, Web site development, photography, videography, strategic communications and more.
Maxwell Consulting, Inc. Linnea Maxwell, ABC
1242 N Jackson St Gilbert, AZ 85233
www.maxwellco.biz 480-688-7799 linnea@maxwellco.biz
Description of services: Marketing and communications programs that deliver results. Short-term or ongoing assignments welcome. Need more info? Go to www.maxwellco.com for details.
McClary & Co. Mike McClary
14041 E. Bajada Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
www.mcclaryco.com 480-513-2695 mike@mcclaryco.com
Description of services: McClary & Co. is an organizational communications and business writing firm offering clients nearly 15 years experience in managing and implementing dynamic internal communications programs at leading FORTUNE 500 companies. From the executive presentation to the employee newsletter, our expertise is in helping clients deliver clear, targeted messages to key stakeholders.
MessagePoint Communications Bill Hiniker
6721 W. Behrend Dr. Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 825-3125 messagepoint@cox.net
Description of services: A business writing and communications consulting practice, focused on helping business leaders and communicators achieve their objectives and develop first-rate communications products. Ready to apply more than 20 years of Fortune 100 communications experience to help you succeed. Specializing in Executive Communications, Employee Communications, Special Projects and Organizational Change Initiatives.
MIND2MEDIA, INC. Jacquie Bucher
23233 N Pima Road, Suite 113-121 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
www.mind2mediainc.com 480-225-2572 jacquiebusiner@mind2mediainc.com
Description of services: MIND2MEDIA, INC. provides exceptional marketing and communication services including marketing and communications strategy development, cross-cultural and executive communications, communications training, copywriting and editing, graphic design, web design, and video production. Discover the power of our professional experience, excellent customer service, and unparalleled creativity in creating clear, compelling messages for your employees, customers, and key stakeholders. MIND2MEDIA President, Jacquie Bucher, MBA, MS brings over 20 years of industry experience to her role including 10 years as a worldwide communications, creative services, and video production manager with Intel Corporation. Take a tour through our web site to see how we can deliver with you!
Mindspace Cathy Planchard, ABC, APR
2402 S Rural Road Suite 201 Tempe, AZ 85282
www.mindspace.net 480-941-8497 cathy@mindspace.net
Description of services: At Mindspace, we completely appreciate the challenges you face — because we have stood in your shoes. Our experience comes from decades of collective experience not only with major agencies, but also in marketing leadership roles on the client side. We know your pressures. We understand the realities. And thanks to that perspective, we set out to build the agency that we always wished we could hire.
Buzz starts with an effective communications plan. What you say. How you say it. Where you say it. How it fits into the overall brand strategy. Harnessing the power of the media and using it to your advantage makes it easy to multiply outcomes and achieve bottom line results.
At Mindspace, the agency’s senior leaders are intimately involved with every piece of business and can handle even the stickiest of communications situations. Whether you are looking to launch a product, change perceptions, influence public opinion or simply raise awareness, Mindspace public relations can provide the strategy and flawless execution to make your message heard. The Mindspace PR team has a bevy of media and community contacts and the know-how to pitch even the most discerning reporters on your story. From corporate and merger communications to strategic planning, government relations, press tours and publicity, we manage your public relations so you can manage success.
Open Door Communications Len Gutman, ABC
2441 E. Rockledge Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85048
www.opendoorcommunications.com 480-239-9915 len@opendoorcommunications.com
Description of services: Specialty: Full service public relations agency Agency Description: Open Door Communications provides clients with the power of a large agency, combined with the client service and agility of an independent consultant. The key is its network approach. Whatever the scope of your project, you'll be working with only skilled, experienced professionals. The Open Door Communications network encompasses a wide variety of disciplines with experience in virtually every industry. Services include: Public Relations planning and program development; media relations; event management and promotion; marketing communications; eMarketing; advertising; direct mail; and community relations. Whether you've worked with public relations agencies for years or you're just starting to think about how PR can help take your business to the next level, Open Door Communications can help you achieve the results you deserve. Best of all, working with Open Door Communications is like working with a firm made up entirely of principals - your account will never be passed down to a junior-level novice. Open Door Communications was founded in 2000 on the belief that every client deserves to be treated like the only client and that high-level public relations and strategic communications should be open to businesses of every size.
Power Communications & Services Bill Mayhall
739 E. Michigan Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85022
602-826-6858 prbill6@yahoo.com
Description of services: Bill Mayhall brings more than eight years of public relations experience and a combined 17 years of communications experience to Power Communications & Services. Bill started Power Communications & Services with the vision of building a small, strong, full-service PR company firm based upon his proven and strategic media relations skills, strong overall writing ability and passion for client service. Power Communications & Services seeks to build a strong partnership with each client, with the key word being “partnership.” We seek to be more than a vendor – we want to build a relationship based upon achieving common goals and shared successes.
Power Communications & Services clients can expect the following from us:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Strong media relations experience and top-notch local relationships. - Fluency in AP style, the preferred writing style of most print and broadcast journalists. - Ability to create and execute strategic and innovative public relations and marketing plans. - Proven ability to get results.
Rhonda Bannard Consulting
42 W. San Juan Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-370-3560
Description of services: Provides 17 years of expertise in the communications field - specializing in strategic planning, event/program management, marketing, media, fund development, coaching, idea creation and more.
Sacks Public Relations Kathy Sacks
1641 E. Osborn Rd. Suite 7 Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.sackspr.com 602-258-0888 kathy@sackspr.com
Description of services: Sacks PR specializes in working with high-growth companies in the technology space. That means a special kind of understanding for the B2B markets that you just can't get from consumer-focused PR. Whether you're a new high-tech start-up, emerging-growth mid-sized firm or a tried-and-tested corporate veteran, we will design and deploy a strategic and subversive campaign to achieve your business goals. Sacks PR aims to put your company not only on the map but at the very center of your industry--where you can become known as the market leader and visionary that you are.
Sacks PR was founded in March 2005 by Kathy Sacks. A former journalist, veteran marketer and proven entrepreneur, she is recognized as an experienced marketer with a uniquely hard-driving, aggressive approach to helping clients open new markets and boost market share. Kathy has guided clients on a multitude of marketing and public relations matters--from company launches, to geographical expansion to litigation-and has established an extraordinary reputation with the media. Everything we do is about creating results like building buzz, securing coverage in the right media outlets, increasing your share of discussion in industry circles, boosting your market share, creating thought leadership--and ultimately, increasing company revenue.
The Kur Carr Group, Inc. Sally Kur
815 N. 1st Ave., Suite 3E (602) 253-5838
The Person Group, Inc. DeEtte Person, President
11577 N. 110th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-659-8498 persongroup@cox.net
Description of services: DeEtte Person has nearly 20 years of communications experience, providing strategic counsel on a wide variety of projects in the areas of local government, health care and education. Her primary areas of expertise include communications strategy and planning, public involvement, writing and editing, speech writing, media relations and project management.
DeEtte spent more than a decade as a public information officer for the City of Scottsdale, most notably directing the city’s public involvement group; leading public involvement efforts for a $289 million bond program; and coordinating communications for the Environmental Protection Agency’s North Indian Bend Wash Superfund project. In addition, she served as editor for Scottsdale Citizen Magazine and lead speechwriter for three mayoral administrations. Prior to that, she was an account executive for a Phoenix, Arizona-based public relations agency specializing in real estate development and as a public relations writer for one of the Valley’s top health care systems, serving as editor of its medical staff publication.
DeEtte brings this wealth of experience to the table with clients such as Mayo Clinic, Arizona State University, the cities of Scottsdale and Prescott, Yavapai and Apache counties, the Arizona Medical Association and others. DeEtte is a past-president of IABC-Phoenix (during one of its “world’s best” years!) and has received the organization’s “Communicator of the Year” award. She has received numerous local, regional and national awards for communications planning, news/interpretive writing, speech-writing and community relations and marketing campaigns.
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Direct Marketing/Direct Mail
The Market Builder Wil Williams
40 N. Sunway Dr., Suite 2 Gilbert, AZ 85233
HTTP://www.themarketbuilder.com 480-707-0444 wil@themarketbuilder.com
Description of services: The Market Builder is a full-service direct marketing resource with 15 years of experience
in serving some of the Valley’s most recognizable clients such as KAET/Eight, Universal
Technical Institute (UTI), Arizona Highways magazine, Shamrock Foods, SRP, Phoenix
Department of Elections and many more.
Our services include:
-Strategic direct marketing planning -Turnkey or a la carte services -Database design and maintenance -Data analysis -Variable data printing -Personal URL strategies -Nurturing programs -List research and custom list construction -Response testing -Custom software development -Complete lettershop support -Postal rate reduction services
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Graphic Design
Applied Creative, Inc. Brandon Tague
7550 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.appliedcreative.com 480-941-1400 x102 brandon@appliedcreative.com
Description of services: Established in 1991, Applied Creative is full-service graphic design agency specializing in the production of branding and marketing communications.
We offer:
- Corporate identity and branding. - Marketing collateral, brochures, point of sale, print advertisement and package design. - Website design, search engine optimization, interactive and social networking applications. - Television and radio broadcast production.
Get Creative. Get Noticed.
Designet Group Laurie Mahoney
48412 N. Black Canyon Hwy #282 New River, AZ 85087
www.designetgroup.net 623-376-2372 laurie@designetgroup.net
Description of services: We specialize in marketing communications and website design. Some of our capabilities include: - graphic design and art direction - internal and external print communications - marketing development - publication design - website design and custom programming
Please contact us for all your communication needs!
HD Communication Solutions Holly Dean
P.O. Box 28287 Tempe, AZ 85285
www.hdcommsolutions.com 480-766-3178 hdean@hdcommsolutions.com
Description of services: HD Communication Solutions is the answer to all of your communication needs. Whether your project needs are big or small - we can help! Some of our services include:
- Newsletters - Printed or Electronic - Web Sites - Marketing Materials - Employee Communication Campaigns - Writing and Editing Projects
HD Communication Solutions can handle every aspect of your design or communication project including design, writing, editing, printing, and distribution.
Luminary Communications, LLC. Kristy Bowman
Chandler , AZ 85249
www.luminarycomm.com 602-677-1200 kbowman@luminarycomm.com
Description of services: Luminary Communications LLC. can expand your existing company brand or establish a new fresh look for any of your marketing or advertising needs, including brochures, business cards or print advertisements and web design. As your business grows your need for a more enhanced website and marketing materials grow as well, Luminary Communications LLC. will continue to build your brand to meet those needs. We continually keep our clients updated on any new and improved technologies that are available.
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Media training/coaching
Master Your Message Kathy Kerchner
www.MasterYourMessage.com 480-949-8750 Kathy@MasterYourMessage.com
Description of services: Kathy Kerchner is passionate about helping companies successfully perform in front of the media to deliver their key messages. A seasoned media and presentation skills coach, Kathy will listen to your issues, ask the hard questions, and help you craft key messages. Kathy’s depth of experience includes 15 years as an Emmy award-winning news anchor and reporter and nearly 20 years as a media advisor to international corporations, not-for-profit agencies, associations, government agencies, and other organizations. She has coached CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to perform better during analyst calls and media interviews, has helped executives win new business using masterful presentations, and has trained managers at global companies to talk to their employees about sensitive issues.
Taylor Carr Communication Taylor Carr
www.taylorcarr.com 501-772-2756 taylor@taylorcarr.com
Description of services: Taylor Carr Communication specializes in training and coaching for news media appearances. Our satisfied clients see results immediately. Read their testimonials on our Web site www.taylorcarr.com. Our experiential approach to training has worked for clients that include Eli Lilly, American Express, Henkel, Omaha Children’s Hospital and Rio Tinto Minerals. We also offer leadership communication programs in a variety of areas.
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Photography
Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. Tim Trumble
3842 West Paradise Lane Phoenix, AZ 85053
www.timtrumblephoto.com 602 316-3699 tim@timtrumblephoto.com
Description of services: Specializing in a photojournalistic approach to business, event and stock photography, Gold Quill of Excellence award winner Tim Trumble has photographed corporate events, performing arts, festivals, celebrities, NCAA Bowl games and 2004 Presidential Debate for clients nationally and regionally. Formerly the staff photographer at Arizona State University, Tim has also presented photography workshops on "Digital image presentation on the web for media" and "Photo skills for the non-professional".
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Public Relations
Tony Felice PR Tony Felice
604 E. Orangewood Phoenix, AZ 85020
www.tonyfelicepr.com 480-567-6890 tonyfelicepr@cox.net
Description of services: For more than 20 years Tony has been the left and right brain behind several successful names and events. His clients have included Titanic; The Artifact Exhibition/Arizona Science Center, Scottsdale Arts District Action Group, City of Mesa, Urban Cookies and Community Tire & Automotive Specialists, Chrysler Motors and KPMG Peat Marwick. In the past, Tony generated substantial national coverage for Go Daddy.com and its sponsorship of Danica Patrick. He has also promoted celebrity golfer Lee Brandon (landing a cover for ESPN) and Max on Snax an interstitial children’s animated television program. His strengths are public/media relations, strategic planning, and community/public affairs. Tony has a BIS summa cum laude in management and communications from Arizona State University.
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Specialty Services
Chili Pepper Productions Amy McSheffrey
631 North First Avenue Ste. 204 Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.chilipepperproductions.com 602-532-9683 Amy@chilipepperproductions.com
Description of services: Az Business Magazine ranked Chili Pepper Productions one of 2002's top two Film/Video Companies in Arizona! The reason? Service. Service. Service. Whether you're looking for a production assistant, and editing facility or a talented and creative team for an entire production -- we can help. Find out for yourself why Chili Pepper Productions is one of the hottest Film/Video Production Companies in the state!
Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC
7598 E. Aster Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260
daniellesittu.com 602-826-6939
Description of services: Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC, specializes in corporate communications including: strategic planning; project management; employee communications; benefits communications; media relations; and executive communications.
Guy Mancuso Photography Guy Mancuso
4530 East Maya Way Cave Creek, AZ 85331
www.guymancusophoto.com 602 743-4973
Kerchner Kathy Kerchner
4234 N. Winfield Scott Plaza Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.MasterYourMessage.com 480-949-8750
Description of services: Media and Presentation Skills Training.
Communication expert Kathy Kerchner is a former television reporter and anchor who won seven Emmys for her writing and reporting. Since 1989, Kathy has helped hundreds of people communicate better to live audiences and through the media.
Kathy has a masters degree in communication from the University of Michigan and is the author of the book Soundbites a Business Guide for Working with the Media.
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Specialty Services
Luminary Communications, LLC. Kristy Bowman
Chandler , AZ 85249
www.luminarycomm.com 602-677-1200 kbowman@luminarycomm.com
Description of services: Luminary Communications LLC. can expand your existing company brand or establish a new fresh look for any of your marketing or advertising needs, including brochures, business cards or print advertisements and web design. As your business grows your need for a more enhanced website and marketing materials grow as well, Luminary Communications LLC. will continue to build your brand to meet those needs. We continually keep our clients updated on any new and improved technologies that are available.
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Specialty Services
MIND2MEDIA, INC. Jacquie Bucher
23233 N Pima Road, Suite 113-121 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
www.mind2mediainc.com 480-225-2572 jacquiebusiner@mind2mediainc.com
Description of services: Description of services: MIND2MEDIA, INC. provides exceptional marketing and communication services including marketing and communications strategy development, cross-cultural and executive communications, communications training, copywriting and editing, graphic design, web design, and video production. Discover the power of our professional experience, excellent customer service, and unparalleled creativity in creating clear, compelling messages for your employees, customers, and key stakeholders. MIND2MEDIA President, Jacquie Bucher, MBA, MS brings over 20 years of industry experience to her role including 10 years as a worldwide communications, creative services, and video production manager with Intel Corporation. Take a tour through our web site to see how we can deliver with you!
Sacks Public Relations Kathy Sacks
1641 E. Osborn Rd. Suite 7 Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.sackspr.com 602-258-0888 kathy@sackspr.com
Description of services: Sacks PR specializes in working with high-growth companies in the technology space. That means a special kind of understanding for the B2B markets that you just can't get from consumer-focused PR. Whether you're a new high-tech start-up, emerging-growth mid-sized firm or a tried-and-tested corporate veteran, we will design and deploy a strategic and subversive campaign to achieve your business goals. Sacks PR aims to put your company not only on the map but at the very center of your industry--where you can become known as the market leader and visionary that you are.
Sacks PR was founded in March 2005 by Kathy Sacks. A former journalist, veteran marketer and proven entrepreneur, she is recognized as an experienced marketer with a uniquely hard-driving, aggressive approach to helping clients open new markets and boost market share. Kathy has guided clients on a multitude of marketing and public relations matters--from company launches, to geographical expansion to litigation-and has established an extraordinary reputation with the media. Everything we do is about creating results like building buzz, securing coverage in the right media outlets, increasing your share of discussion in industry circles, boosting your market share, creating thought leadership--and ultimately, increasing company revenue.
The Person Group, Inc. DeEtte Person, President
11577 N. 110th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-659-8498 persongroup@cox.net
Description of services: DeEtte Person has nearly 20 years of communications experience, providing strategic counsel on a wide variety of projects in the areas of local government, health care and education. Her primary areas of expertise include communications strategy and planning, public involvement, writing and editing, speech writing, media relations and project management.
DeEtte spent more than a decade as a public information officer for the City of Scottsdale, most notably directing the city’s public involvement group; leading public involvement efforts for a $289 million bond program; and coordinating communications for the Environmental Protection Agency’s North Indian Bend Wash Superfund project. In addition, she served as editor for Scottsdale Citizen Magazine and lead speechwriter for three mayoral administrations. Prior to that, she was an account executive for a Phoenix, Arizona-based public relations agency specializing in real estate development and as a public relations writer for one of the Valley’s top health care systems, serving as editor of its medical staff publication.
DeEtte brings this wealth of experience to the table with clients such as Mayo Clinic, Arizona State University, the cities of Scottsdale and Prescott, Yavapai and Apache counties, the Arizona Medical Association and others. DeEtte is a past-president of IABC-Phoenix (during one of its “world’s best” years!) and has received the organization’s “Communicator of the Year” award. She has received numerous local, regional and national awards for communications planning, news/interpretive writing, speech-writing and community relations and marketing campaigns.
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Web Design Services
The Designet Group Laurie Mahoney
48412 N. Black Canyon Hwy #282 New River, AZ 85087
www.designetgroup.net 623-376-2372 laurie@designetgroup.net
Description of services: We specialize in marketing communications and website design. Some of our capabilities include: - graphic design and art direction - internal and external print communications - marketing development - publication design - website design and custom programming
Please contact us for all your communication needs!
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Website Design
Applied Creative, Inc. Brandon Tague
7550 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.appliedcreative.com 480-941-1400 x102 brandon@appliedcreative.com
Description of services: Established in 1991, Applied Creative is full-service graphic design agency specializing in the production of branding and marketing communications.
We offer:
- Corporate identity and branding. - Marketing collateral, brochures, point of sale, print advertisement and package design. - Website design, search engine optimization, interactive and social networking applications. - Television and radio broadcast production.
Get Creative. Get Noticed.
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Writing
Hamilton Consulting, Inc. Kerry Hamilton
PO Box 13326 Phoenix, AZ 85002
www.hamiltonconsultingaz.com 602-374-5100 kerry@hamiltonconsultingaz.com
Description of services: Hamilton Consulting, Inc., your trusted source for lobbying and government relations expertise, also provides a full range of public relations and marketing support. We collaborate with clients to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that advance business and community priorities. Specific public relations and marketing services include community relations strategy and outreach, internal and external messaging, development of marketing communications and public relations collateral, advertising support, media relations, and image management and positioning.
Mindspace Cathy Planchard, ABC, APR
2402 S Rural Road Suite 201 Tempe, AZ 85282
www.mindspace.net 480-941-8497 cathy@mindspace.net
Description of services: At Mindspace, we completely appreciate the challenges you face — because we have stood in your shoes. Our experience comes from decades of collective experience not only with major agencies, but also in marketing leadership roles on the client side. We know your pressures. We understand the realities. And thanks to that perspective, we set out to build the agency that we always wished we could hire.
Buzz starts with an effective communications plan. What you say. How you say it. Where you say it. How it fits into the overall brand strategy. Harnessing the power of the media and using it to your advantage makes it easy to multiply outcomes and achieve bottom line results.
At Mindspace, the agency’s senior leaders are intimately involved with every piece of business and can handle even the stickiest of communications situations. Whether you are looking to launch a product, change perceptions, influence public opinion or simply raise awareness, Mindspace public relations can provide the strategy and flawless execution to make your message heard. The Mindspace PR team has a bevy of media and community contacts and the know-how to pitch even the most discerning reporters on your story. From corporate and merger communications to strategic planning, government relations, press tours and publicity, we manage your public relations so you can manage success.
Power Communications & Services Bill Mayhall
739 E. Michigan Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85022
602-826-6858 prbill6@yahoo.com
Description of services: Bill Mayhall brings more than eight years of public relations experience and a combined 17 years of communications experience to Power Communications & Services. Bill started Power Communications & Services with the vision of building a small, strong, full-service PR company firm based upon his proven and strategic media relations skills, strong overall writing ability and passion for client service. Power Communications & Services seeks to build a strong partnership with each client, with the key word being “partnership.” We seek to be more than a vendor – we want to build a relationship based upon achieving common goals and shared successes.
Power Communications & Services clients can expect the following from us:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Strong media relations experience and top-notch local relationships. - Fluency in AP style, the preferred writing style of most print and broadcast journalists. - Ability to create and execute strategic and innovative public relations and marketing plans. - Proven ability to get results.
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Writing/Editing Services
Candace S. Hughes
freelancesuccess.com/homepages/homepage.php?id=1341 480-288-1993 candaceshughes@aol.com
Description of services: Candace S. Hughes is a writer and editor in the Phoenix area available for personality profiles, business histories, brochures, reports and other assignments. Her public relations experience includes news releases for Joanne Ralston and Associates and other agencies as well as Phoenix College and the Maricopa Community Colleges. She has been a freelancer for The Arizona Business Gazette, The Arizona Republic, The San Tan Monthly, The Tempe Town News and The San Tan Sun News. She also has taught news writing and English composition courses at Rio Salado and Scottsdale community colleges as well as Arizona State University.
Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC
7598 E. Aster Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260
daniellesittu.com 602-826-6939
Description of services: Danielle Sittu Communications, LLC, specializes in corporate communications including: strategic planning; project management; employee communications; benefits communications; media relations; and executive communications.
Debra L. Austin
314 W. Monte Vista Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-271-9219
Description of services: Providing writing and editing expertise on time and on budget whenever you need an extra set of hands to get the job done. Experienced communicator and former journalist specializing in executive and employee communications, with extensive background in publications, speeches, communications plans, press releases, benefits communications and organization initiatives. Conscientious and dependable with first-rate references.
HD Communication Solutions Holly Dean
P.O. Box 28287 Tempe, AZ 85285
www.hdcommsolutions.com 480-766-3178 hdean@hdcommsolutions.com
Description of services: HD Communication Solutions is the answer to all of your communication needs. Whether your project needs are big or small - we can help! Some of our services include:
- Newsletters - Printed or Electronic - Web Sites - Marketing Materials - Employee Communication Campaigns - Writing and Editing Projects
HD Communication Solutions can handle every aspect of your design or communication project including design, writing, editing, printing, and distribution.
Heller & Associates LLC Rebecca Heller
1628 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 9 - PMB 256 Tempe, AZ 85282
480-216-4550 hellerllc@cox.net
Description of services: Rebecca Heller has 25 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, internal communications and journalism. During her career she has provided communications support to a variety of businesses and nonprofits, including McDonald's restaurants, Arizona Public Service (APS) and Childhelp USA. Heller & Associates LLC specializes in companies and organizations that promote health and wellness, and the development of children's and teens' potential as individuals, and as members of their communities.
Kuper Communications Jennifer Kuper
5939 W Kimberly Way Glendale, AZ 85308
www.kupercommunications.com (623) 322-0048 jennifer@kupercommunications.com
Description of services: Kuper Communications offers a wide array of public relations and marketing services for organizations nationwide. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Kuper Communications is a woman-owned small business with expertise in writing, editing, publications management and events planning. Backed by a network of qualified vendors, Kuper Communications provides extensive PR services, including graphic design, printing, Web site development, photography, videography, strategic communications and more.
McClary & Co. Mike McClary
14041 E. Bajada Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
www.mcclaryco.com 480-513-2695 mike@mcclaryco.com
Description of services: A seasoned writer with expertise in developing executive communications, employee publications and Web site content. McClary & Co. is an organizational communications and business writing firm offering clients more than 14 years experience in managing and implementing dynamic internal communications programs at leading FORTUNE 500 companies. From the executive presentation to the employee newsletter, we help clients deliver clear, targeted messages to key stakeholders.
MessagePoint Communications Bill Hiniker
6721 W. Behrend Dr. Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 825-3125 messagepoint@cox.net
Description of services: Accomplished writer with the proven ability to develop award-winning CEO speeches, annual reports, nationally published op-eds and capabilities materials. Ready to apply more than 20 years of Fortune 100 communications experience to help you succeed. MessagePoint Communications is a business writing and communications consulting practice, focused on helping business leaders and communicators achieve their objectives and develop first-rate communications products.
MIND2MEDIA, INC. Jacquie Bucher
23233 N Pima Road, Suite 113-121 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
www.mind2mediainc.com 480-225-2572 jacquiebusiner@mind2mediainc.com
Description of services: MIND2MEDIA, INC. provides exceptional marketing and communication services including marketing and communications strategy development, cross-cultural and executive communications, communications training, copywriting and editing, graphic design, web design, and video production. Discover the power of our professional experience, excellent customer service, and unparalleled creativity in creating clear, compelling messages for your employees, customers, and key stakeholders. MIND2MEDIA President, Jacquie Bucher, MBA, MS brings over 20 years of industry experience to her role including 10 years as a worldwide communications, creative services, and video production manager with Intel Corporation. Take a tour through our web site to see how we can deliver with you!
Open Door Communications Len Gutman, ABC
2441 E. Rockledge Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85048
www.opendoorcommunications.com 480-239-9915 len@opendoorcommunications.com
Description of services: Specialty: Full service public relations agency Agency Description: Open Door Communications provides clients with the power of a large agency, combined with the client service and agility of an independent consultant. The key is its network approach. Whatever the scope of your project, you'll be working with only skilled, experienced professionals. The Open Door Communications network encompasses a wide variety of disciplines with experience in virtually every industry. Services include: Public Relations planning and program development; media relations; event management and promotion; marketing communications; eMarketing; advertising; direct mail; and community relations. Whether you've worked with public relations agencies for years or you're just starting to think about how PR can help take your business to the next level, Open Door Communications can help you achieve the results you deserve. Best of all, working with Open Door Communications is like working with a firm made up entirely of principals - your account will never be passed down to a junior-level novice. Open Door Communications was founded in 2000 on the belief that every client deserves to be treated like the only client and that high-level public relations and strategic communications should be open to businesses of every size.
The Person Group, Inc. DeEtte Person, President
11577 N. 110th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-659-8498 persongroup@cox.net
Description of services: DeEtte Person has nearly 20 years of communications experience, providing strategic counsel on a wide variety of projects in the areas of local government, health care and education. Her primary areas of expertise include communications strategy and planning, public involvement, writing and editing, speech writing, media relations and project management.
DeEtte spent more than a decade as a public information officer for the City of Scottsdale, most notably directing the city’s public involvement group; leading public involvement efforts for a $289 million bond program; and coordinating communications for the Environmental Protection Agency’s North Indian Bend Wash Superfund project. In addition, she served as editor for Scottsdale Citizen Magazine and lead speechwriter for three mayoral administrations. Prior to that, she was an account executive for a Phoenix, Arizona-based public relations agency specializing in real estate development and as a public relations writer for one of the Valley’s top health care systems, serving as editor of its medical staff publication.
DeEtte brings this wealth of experience to the table with clients such as Mayo Clinic, Arizona State University, the cities of Scottsdale and Prescott, Yavapai and Apache counties, the Arizona Medical Association and others. DeEtte is a past-president of IABC-Phoenix (during one of its “world’s best” years!) and has received the organization’s “Communicator of the Year” award. She has received numerous local, regional and national awards for communications planning, news/interpretive writing, speech-writing and community relations and marketing campaigns.
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