A.wordsmith

A.wordsmith is a small communications firm in Portland that uses writing, branding and public relations to raise its clients' profile and influence. Since 2009 it has run thought leadership and content campaigns for business-to-business and consumer clients, favouring evidence and plain speech over marketing gloss.

What A.wordsmith offers

• Writing services — thought leadership articles, client case studies and other content, led by a director of writing services.
• Public relations — media outreach and storytelling aimed at the outlets and influencers that matter in a client's field.
• Branding — positioning and brand work that sets an organisation apart.
• Communications strategy — planning programmes that build relationships with employees, partners, clients and the media.
• Social media — handled by a social media strategist on the team.

Who it works with

B2B and consumer organisations, with a particular interest in those working to make communities healthier, happier and more inclusive. A marketing head at Concentrix is quoted on its site praising its case studies and PR outreach.

Key facts

• Based in: Portland, United States
• Founded: 2009
• Team: Includes a head of strategy, a director of writing services and a social media strategist