What's been keeping her busy: assisting non-profits in preparation of print and website materials for clarity and to maximize branding opportunities; working with for-profit client on assessment of client's industry image; repurposing consumer magazine editorial for themed publications for national distribution; writing, writing, writing (it never stops, thank goodness) of website copy, non-profit blogs, newsletters (print and online), advertisements and press releases.
Professional Background: Prior to starting her own business Pam held communication positions with a state mental health facility, a TV station, and state and national associations. She also was an advertising agency copywriter and information officer for a state agency. Pam founded P.S. Writes in 1979 as an advertising and communications firm catering to small business and association/organization clients.
Services:
- Copy writing for press releases, strategic business communication pieces, speeches, Web sites, newsletters, brochures, catalogs, books and articles for print
- Copy writing, design coordination and project management for print materials, including annual reports, newsletters, brochures and other promotional materials
- Advertising scheduling, individual ad and campaign development, media purchasing and coordination of ad production
Recent Clients: Meredith Broadcasting Group, Meredith Integrated Marketing, ILC Resources, Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Central Iowa Chapter, Iowa Association of School Boards, ACLU of Iowa
Personal Background: Pam's a Davenport, Iowa, native who graduated from Drake University with a journalism degree. She also completed the Institute of Association Management held at Notre Dame University. In 2009, Pam was honored with the Vantus Bank/NAWBO-CI Women Business Owner of the Year Award for longtime service for NAWBO, mentoring of women and community involvement. In1993, Pam was recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women in Business Advocate of the Year Award in Iowa and a President's Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners. Pam is current co-president and communications team leader for NAWBO-CI. She's an active patient care and administrative volunteer with HCI Care Services (formerly Hospice of Central Iowa) and serves as past chair of that organization's Foundation Board of Trustees.
