Public Relations / PR / Publicity (5110979)

Sales & Marketing public relations (pr)

Public Relations / PR / Publicity

$75/hr Starting at $75

Senior-level, full service publicist uniquely able to guarantee PR placements. See just some of my portfolio of press pickups at http://www.kerncommunications.com/placements.html

I am a Forbes Business Council, Newsweek Expert Forum and Rolling Stone Culture Council Member (and contributor) and highly experienced and successful senior-level publicist, strategist, branding expert, copywriter and marketing communications professional with a MBA degree and over 20 years of experience on the front line. My specialty is publicity that pulls and copywriting that sells--whether for press releases, pitch letters, press kit suites, catalog product descriptions, advertising campaigns, marketing programs, web site content, strategic articles, direct email and any other content-driven assets. Copyediting and proofreading are additional strong suits. Ask to see my top-tier national and regional media placements across all mediums (TV, radio, print, online), which are representative of both my PR writing and media outreach prowess. I'm also uniquely able to guarantee PR placements (press coverage). Copywriting samples of every sort are readily available upon request. My list of press contacts is extensive and my media distribution and outreach skills are unsurpassed. In short, I would be a powerful fit for your endeavor and wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity to exceed your expectations.

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Senior-level, full service publicist uniquely able to guarantee PR placements. See just some of my portfolio of press pickups at http://www.kerncommunications.com/placements.html

I am a Forbes Business Council, Newsweek Expert Forum and Rolling Stone Culture Council Member (and contributor) and highly experienced and successful senior-level publicist, strategist, branding expert, copywriter and marketing communications professional with a MBA degree and over 20 years of experience on the front line. My specialty is publicity that pulls and copywriting that sells--whether for press releases, pitch letters, press kit suites, catalog product descriptions, advertising campaigns, marketing programs, web site content, strategic articles, direct email and any other content-driven assets. Copyediting and proofreading are additional strong suits. Ask to see my top-tier national and regional media placements across all mediums (TV, radio, print, online), which are representative of both my PR writing and media outreach prowess. I'm also uniquely able to guarantee PR placements (press coverage). Copywriting samples of every sort are readily available upon request. My list of press contacts is extensive and my media distribution and outreach skills are unsurpassed. In short, I would be a powerful fit for your endeavor and wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity to exceed your expectations.

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AdvertisingBeauty PRCisionCommunity MediaCopywritingCorporate Social ResponsibilityCrisis ManagementInternational PRMarketingMedia PlanningOnline PRPitch LettersPR CampaignPress ReleasesProofreadingPublic Relations ManagementPublic SpeakingPublicistReputation MarketingSpokesperson

7 Reviews

Eric_Gibson1 says,

Absolutely first class - I feel fortunate in having connected with Merilee. In all aspects - promptness, quality, communication - she has been great to work with; plus, she's very pleasant to deal with. In addition to excellently fulfilling the tasks specified in our contract, she provided a seasoned professional's advice and experience - she knows her stuff! Looking forward to working with Merilee in the future! Eric Gibson, New World Publishing

for Book Publicity on Sep 22, 2011
Michael_Minutillo says,

I had asked Merilee to do a short write up for a social blog that included brand positioning and a tag line. She has done a fabulous job. Everything was on time, I liked the copy very much, and had almost no revision work required. I would highly recommend.

for Creative Copy for Blog on Oct 18, 2010
octavian_popescu says,

Perceptive, creative, really a pleasure to work with.

for Press release for a website launch on Oct 15, 2010
mbusa2010 says,

Merilee was great to work with. I appreciate her honesty, expertise, professionalism and quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

for Book Title and Author's Bio on May 26, 2010
Mark_Brimm2 says,

Thanks, Merilee!

for Placement Specialist on Dec 05, 2005

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