A.wordsmith
Portland, Oregon, USA

Founded in 2009, A.wordsmith is a boutique communications firm in Portland, Ore. The firm specializes in writing services, public relations, branding and communication strategy. A.wordsmith elevates B2B and consumer-facing companies, and their leaders, as industry experts through sophisticated campaigns that bring together the power of the written word, earned media and internal, external and crisis strategy. The firm’s reach extends to global and U.S.-based technology, consulting, healthcare, hospitality and education organizations. For more information, visit www.awordsmith.com

OFFICE LOCATION(S)

Portland - Oregon (USA)

EMPLOYEES

12

HEADQUARTERS

7190 SW Fir Loop, Suite 100
Tigard, Oregon, 97223
USA

Phone: 503-227-0833

Email: info@awordsmith.com

Website: awordsmith.com

Ann Smith

Founder & President

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A.wordsmith

Overview

Born out of the financial crisis in 2009, our firm is comprised of quick learners, a bias for action and an unwavering commitment to client relationships. Most importantly, we have the experience and expertise required to generate meaningful impact, even on the most challenging projects. And, true to our name, we have a love affair with the written word, which ensures that your story is one your customers will want to read. From those early days grew a mission and approach that is obsessed with programs that deliver results. A.wordsmith partners with B2B and consumer organizations to write compelling content that ranges from web copy to technical white papers; get subject matter experts published; and strategize how to effectively reach all target audiences. Our legacy is built on relationships and a reputation for delivering great work. In turn, our clients engage customers, improve sales channels and boost brand awareness in increasingly noisy marketing and sales environments. The firm’s reach extends to global and U.S.-based technology, consulting, healthcare, hospitality and education organizations. Clients of A.wordsmith include Trinity Consultants, NICE Systems, thyssenkrupp nucera, Tektronix, North Highland, Portland State University, Propeller, Certified Languages International, Nike and Kyruus Health. A.wordsmith is a proud member of PRGN  For more information, visit www.awordsmith.com

Services

  • Branding
  • Communications Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Content Marketing
  • Corporate Communications
  • Crisis Communications and Crisis Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Reputation Management
  • thought leadership
  • Writing

Industry Expertise

  • Biotech / Life Sciences
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Healthcare
  • Lifestyle
  • Not-for-Profit / Charities
  • Professional Services
  • Technology

Ann Smith - Founder & President

Ann is founder and owner of A.wordsmith, a boutique writing and public relations firm in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about a lot of things, including her family, loud country music concerts and San Francisco 49ers football. At work this energy centers on building strong relationships with her clients, team and partners. With more than two decades worth of strategic communications experience Ann has worked in both agency and corporate settings, providing a broad range of support to clients. Prior to founding A.wordsmith in 2009, Ann worked at PR agencies Weber Shandwick Worldwide and Standing Partnership – managing accounts for large global companies – and served as an internal marketing manager for an international consultancy.

 

Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from the University of Oregon. She is an active member of PRGN, Public Relations Society of America’s Counselors Academy, PDX Leadership Assembly, Oregon Entrepreneur Network and Technology Association of Oregon. She has served on the board of directors for Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, Portland’s iconic Hollywood Theatre, Girls on the Run of Portland Metro, Willowbrook Arts Camp, Business for Culture & the Arts and Abilities at Work. She founded and hosted the podcast “All Shine, No Flash®” from 2020-2023 where she interviewed influential leaders around the country.

 

Ann is a graduate of the Portland Metro Chamber’s Leadership Portland program and the author of the first and second editions of the book “100 Things to Do in Portland Before You  Die.”