TALENT & RESOURCES
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Copywriting
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Amy Peterson
Thirteen years of freelance writing experience. White papers and brochures, web copy and annual reports, business plans and grant proposals, I've been to all those places with clients. Other junkets have taken me into the editing and ghostwriting realm, with Alison T. Moore, author of the prison memoir "I Was/I Am," and Elliot Kay, the "Coach with the Hat' on the reality competition show "Britain's Next Top Coach." My work has brought me clients from throughout the U.S. and world, but I've stayed in Iowa to raise a family and do big things. I have strategic planning training from the Junior League, and from just hashing things out with client startup companies. Shall we talk? Let's set up a Google+ Hangout or Skype.
Annie Barbour
Hey! I'm Annie. I recently moved back to Iowa from San Francisco and am very excited to put my roots down in Des Moines for awhile. I have experience in Journalism and Marketing - writing and researching extensively for both. Using my creativity and natural inquiry to write an engaging, useful article makes me thrive. People, a job well done and hosting guests also add to my livelihood. [email protected] I (319) 415-2504
Bill Zahren
For more than two decades, I've written everything from newspaper and magazine articles to Web sites, billboards and video scripts. So when you've had enough of flaccid, uninspiring, vanilla copy -- or your copy staff is overrun and overwrought -- give me a call.
Brian Weber
Copywriter. Wordsmith. Adjective finder.
Bryan McCarty
Digital Producer @Periscope. Social @Fitsok. Love: active-outdoor sports, making t-shirts, family business & real estate. #runner
Chad Baker
Making my living by making stuff up.
Dan Johnson
Writer/producer with 20 yrs. experience in local ad agencies, a couple more in Milwaukee area. Social media dork. Deep digital experience in email marketing, CMS deployments.
Emily Cleigh
Read. Write. Photograph. Sing. Act. Dance. Love. Serve. Sparkle...repeat.
Gabriel J
current copywriter. constant dabbler. near future awesomer.
Heather Behrens
wordsmith, travel addict, speed reader, jane-of-all-trades
Jacqueline Merrifield
I'm a recent graduate from Luther College with a major in English and a Religion minor. I love to read and write my thoughts down. I would spend all my time in a bookstore if I could (as long as there was coffee too). I'm still trying to figure out what I want my ultimate career to be, whether that is an editor, publisher, copy editor-- something in the literary field at least. All I need is experience and the chance to learn!
Jeff Fisher (Copywriter)
I’m a left-handed, half-Italian who cut my teeth as a Direct Response writer – you know, the kind who doesn’t always win awards, but does regularly generate sales … which (from what I hear) is the endgame for any business that invests their hard-earned dollars into marketing. Speaking of money – a Des Moines ad agency now compensates me for writing words on behalf of their longest-standing retail client. You can find this work in newspapers, emails, web sites, on the radio and probably even your own mailbox.
Joe Winn
I serve as the Web Content Coordinator at Blue Traffic Internet Marketing. I compose creative copy for naked Web sites and optimize the existing content of well-dressed ones.
Megan Horn
Social media strategist. Writer. Lover of humor. I love words, I love forming words into cohesive thoughts, I love sharing those cohesive thoughts. I enjoy the challenge of conveying a message using the fewest words possible. Headlines are my favorite--short but powerful. I have an innate knack for writing content for social media (including blogs) and finding ways to build networks and engage users. I also delight in writing website content, as I tend to naturally write for SEO/keyword optimization. The entire process of building an effective, optimized website--from sitemap to wireframe to design to content--makes me furiously happy. Languages: Sarcasm, English, AP Style, Twitter speak, Words I make up
Micholyn Fajen
Marketing Consultant specializing in business and product launches, developing web presence, social media campaigns, big fan of ROI and market research. Award-winning writer: promotional, SEO webcopy, press releases, magazine, etc. Long-distance runner, Wisconsin native, 13 years marketing experience, mother.
Paul Krantz
I am the president of Vercene, Inc. My mission is to provide powerful communication strategies to businesses of all sizes and styles.I provide editing services to elite integrated marketing businesses. My experience includes strategy diagnostics, information curation, project management, website management, copy editing, proofreading and more for major web and print properties, a global multi-platform marketing company, leading custom publishers and advertising agencies ranging from a 2-person local firm to a global agency with 140 employees. Image: "Power & Equality" by Steve Snodgrass http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevensnodgrass/4764673605/
Tyler Larson
Unabashed creative that thrives by crafting sharp, lean, and expressive messaging to tell a good story and maybe inspire some action.
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