Write Ideas, Inc.

06/11/2020

Thanks so much to Marty Cohn for hosting me on his podcast - fun to catch up with a PR colleague on past, present, and future opportunities in our industry! https://www.brattleborotv.org/pr-benefits/episode-21-amy-smith

PR Benefits is a show that explores the role of public relations in the COVID-19 era. Host Marty Cohn, a 45-year pr practitioner in Vermont talks to seasoned public relations folks from around the country about their thoughts on the benefits of public relations before, during and hopefully after COV...

11/06/2020

Timely, relevant, and a ticket back to offices, entertainment & life Thermal Management Platform - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200602005612/en/Certify%E2%80%99s-Thermal-Management-Platform-Innovates-Touchless-Onboarding

Certify's SnapXT Thermal Management Platform integrates COVID-19 compliance questionnaire; announces manufacturing partnership with Katech.

12/02/2020

My tagline from the start has been "What's your story?" And mine has had many exciting chapters. Traveled to GORGEOUS Puerto Rico (hey, it's rough, but someone's gotta do it!) for vaca and annual PR conference and left with lots of inspiration for my business and clients. PRConsultants Group

By Amy Kossoff Smith, President Write Ideas, Inc. and Power Hour Editing, and Editor/Founder of PRCG Powerlines PRConsultants Group has prided itself on geographic diversity, a PR pro in virtually every market, or as we like to say, “boots on the ground.” This year, I’m dubbing it “flip flop...

13/12/2019

Who's tuned into The Morning Show on AppleTV? It's bingeworthy :) https://www.writeideas.com/2019/12/12/apple-strikes-gold-with-the-morning-show/

Most professionals I know aren't looking for another TV show to add to their personal line-up, and I'm no exception. Yes, I have my favorites. Some are just fun escapes, but I always jump in with both feet – imagining I went to medical school and was saving lives (Grey's Anatomy); cracking up at m...

24/04/2019

Hello Gambrills, Maryland neighbors! There's a NEW 7-Eleven opening, and a big party to celebrate! Saturday May 11th from 10a-2p https://patch.com/maryland/crofton/calendar/event/20190511/548062/7-eleven-grand-opening-event-new-store-in-gambrills-maryland

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/02/2019

Annual PRCG conference post including some takeaways from our professional development speaker about how to create and amplify sales and marketing efforts with a video bonus (hint, The Contours) PRConsultants Group https://www.prconsultantsgroup.com/annual-conference-in-detroits-polar-vortex-celebrates-a-robust-year-for-prcg/

By Amy Kossoff Smith, President Write Ideas, Inc. and Power Hour Editing, and Editor/Founder of PRCG Powerlines Note – Picture taken in the PV (Polar Vortex) When you ask PR professionals to battle the elements, find a workaround with canceled flights, and dig out parkas, face masks, and hand warm...

24/05/2018

Students in the class of 2019 - Not too early to start college essays! Our survey of current grads reinforced how helpful it is to start early. http://www.writeideas.com/2017/10/03/power-hour-editing-gives-college-students-an-edge/

16/02/2018

Recently "plugged into" my PR network for our annual conference in Tempe - it was all about creativity and innovation this year, along with a community service outing to Feed My Starving Children - packing meals for hungry kids in the Phillipines PRConsultants Group https://www.prconsultantsgroup.com/prcg-turns-tempe-15th-annual-conference/

By Amy Kossoff Smith, Founder/Editor of PRCG Powerlines and Founder/President of Write Ideas, Inc. and Power Hour Editing It was time to “plug into PRCG” with business development and community service in Tempe, Arizona, for PRConsultants Group’s 15th Annual Conference. Some 42 members attende...

04/10/2017

Power Hour Editing helps college-bound applicants find, amplify & polish their unique voice. Excited to continue to bring 20+ years of writing/editing expertise & some calm to the otherwise stressful college essay process. http://www.writeideas.com/2017/10/03/power-hour-editing-gives-college-students-an-edge/

The approach, “So what’s your story?” has not changed since Write Ideas took flight 20+ years ago. Its mission is to help companies identify, craft and

15/09/2017

Just hatched...Power Hour Editing brings our attention to detail and finding and promoting your voice to college-bound applicants http://www.writeideas.com/power-hour-editing/

“What’s your story?” That has been our PR firm’s tagline since the day we started, more than 20 years ago. Helping companies write their story in a way that is

30/08/2017

Excited to announce our newest venture - Power Hour Editing. This combines Amy's journalism background and track record helping companies tell THEIR story to help college-bound students fine-tune and edit their own. http://www.writeideas.com/power-hour-editing/

“What’s your story?” That has been our PR firm’s tagline since the day we started, more than 20 years ago. Helping companies write their story in a way that is

22/06/2017

Baseball fans...want to meet Stephen Strasburg Monday in Rockville? Meet me at the Rockville Pike 7-Eleven for a celebrity encounter, FREE Slurpees, and lots more! Oh thank heaven for 7-Eleven!

22/06/2017

Working on a project, and rooting for our local semi-finalist, Bridgette, a military spouse, volunteer, and like me, a mom of 3 boys :) Voting through July 2...

https://www.facebook.com/7ElevenLocalEvents/posts/1437449712989649

7‑Eleven is the world’s #1 convenience store, and our brand is known and loved around the world. Click for more 7-Eleven Franchise information.

28/03/2017

Working on a client project...

Enter to win a store up to $190K by April 7 contest Details below...

http://franchise.7-eleven.com/franchise/women-entrepreneurs

Less than one-third of franchised businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, a statistic 7-Eleven, Inc. would like to see increase. In an effort to increase its own number of female franchisees, the world’s largest convenience retailer is kicking off a franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs.
7-Eleven® invites qualified women to enter the contest and consider becoming an independent business owner with the No. 1 franchise business opportunity, as named in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2017 Franchise 500. One deserving woman will be awarded a 7-Eleven fee-free franchise, a value of up to $190,000.
In addition, 7-Eleven will make a donation to the winning woman’s charity of choice that aligns with its Project A-Game program. Project A-Game grants help provide youth a foundation for success by funding programs focused on education, fitness, safety and hunger relief.

http://franchise.7-eleven.com/franchise/women-entrepreneurs

7‑Eleven is the world’s #1 convenience store, and our brand is known and loved around the world. Click for more 7-Eleven Franchise information.

21/02/2017

It's a wrap - 2017 PR Conference's theme did not disappoint - got my "passport to creativity" and loved writing about it http://www.prconsultantsgroup.com/14th-annual-prcg-conference-houston-gives-members-passport-creativity/

05/07/2016

Pinterest announces strategy changes that will affect its ad business http://adage.com/article/digital/pinterest-intros-keyword-search-audience-based-buying/304795/

Pinterest will focus on expanding its keyword search and audience based buying offerings as it seeks to scale its ad business ahead of a much anticipated IPO.

27/06/2016

Congrats to this year's Operation Take Command winner. Of 11,000 entries, one lucky veteran won a free 7-Eleven store! http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/veterans/careers/2016/06/26/retired-marine-staff-nco-won-his-own-7-eleven-store/86344968/

When retired Marine Staff Sgt. Jean Cetoute couldn’t find a government job he wanted, he began dreaming about becoming his own boss.

19/05/2016

Muchas Gracias Washington Post for covering the story in Spanish https://www.washingtonpost.com/eltiempolatino/2016/05/13/f94b35fe-1949-11e6-aa55-670cabef46e0_story.html

Food Fight en Chantilly empacará los alimentos para llevarlos a países vulnerables

16/05/2016

Operation Take Command 2016 - THREE semi-finalists from the DC/MD/VA out of 7 now competing for a free 7-Eleven store

15/05/2016

Thanks to Design by SantaCruz for this wonderful video recap of the weekend's event. You really captured the spirit & FUN of helping others.

Photo and Video by: DesignBySantaCruz.com

10/05/2016

Countdown til this weekend's Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Assembly event http://momtinilounge.com/productreviews/join-the-feed-my-starving-children-mobilepack-assembly-event-may-13-15

DC/MD/VA friends – wanted to share a client project with a twist. A Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Event Food Fight MobilePack Assembly Event is happening this weekend May 13-15 at the Dulles Expo Center (Virginia). Some 30,000 volunteers will pack 5 million meals to feed kids around…

08/04/2016

Working on a fabulous client project that is also really touching my heart. 6,200 children die every day from hunger related issues. We can be part of the solution. Join 30,000 people who are taking up the fight to end world hunger! Consider signing up for a shift May 13-15 www.2016foodfight.com

08/03/2016

I've had the distinct honor for many years of extending my company's reach, resources, and collaborative capabilities through PRConsultants Group, which has become a virtual national powerhouse agency. It was such fun to work with peers on the new website, recently launched. Check it out, and if your DC/MD/VA PR plans need to extend nationally, let me know, and I can build a national team of trusted colleagues. www.PRConsultantsgroup.com

13/02/2016

Great event Thursday at Macy's for - every seat was full, and guests enjoyed an up close and personal dialogue with celebrities Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Beverly Bond, and Eunique Jones Gibson.

09/02/2016

Deadline is 2 weeks away...help us spread the word to Veterans who might want to win a free 7-Eleven store http://patch.com/maryland/rockville/attention-veterans-7-eleven-awarding-free-store-0

Rockville, MD - 7-Eleven Recruits Military Vets to Enlist in Franchise Store Competition Winner’s Franchise-Fee Waiver Worth Up to $190,000 | Patch

25/01/2016

7-Eleven's is in full gear. Thanks to Military Times for helping share the news. http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/careers/civilian/entrepreneurs/2016/01/23/7-eleven-wants-give-military-veteran-franchise/79191956/

If you’ve always dreamed of owning a franchise, 7-Eleven might help you get started.

09/09/2015

Exciting day...featured in The Wall Street Journal on Intra-Home Texting :) thanks to an introduction from our friends at PEP. http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-texting-can-help-families-talk-1441734789

31/08/2015

Thrilled to announce our client's new website, just launched. Celebrating with FREE 30-minute lessons for new students in the NY and DC metro areas. Email [email protected], and mention FALL15 to redeem. www.YouAreMusical.com

You Are Musical. Everyone is Musical. How can we help YOU be more musical today?

24/06/2015

Working on some "refreshing" collateral I can't wait to share for www.MonumentalMarkets.com

Our vending services include installations, refills, and repair on snack, drink, and healthy vending machines across DC, MD, and VA.

22/05/2015

Many thanks to PEP for mentioning a client - Marimba Chat is a safe texting app for kids that was developed by a local father-daughter duo.

Marimba is a protected messaging chat app for children 7-12. Safe for kids. Easy for parents.

20/03/2015

Posted about new client Marimba Chat at our parenting blog http://momtinilounge.com/productreviews/momtastic-find-marimba-chat

There’s nothing more fun than working on a PR project for a family-friendly product that I view as “MomTastic,” and Marimba Chat is a perfect example! I wanted to share this exciting news at The Lounge…

17/03/2015

Cast your vote to have a local DC-metro area Veteran WIN a FREE 7-Eleven store in Operation Take Command. Vote here:

https://www.facebook.com/7ElevenFranchi…/app_403834839671843

And vote for...

Raymond Kempisty of Laurel, Md.

Maximiliano Powell from Woodbridge, Va.

Voting through March 29: https://www.facebook.com/7ElevenFranchi…/app_403834839671843

11/03/2015

Write Ideas welcomes new client Marimba Chat, the first COPPA-certified messaging platform for kids under 13. Founded by a father-daughter software development team, the app lets young kids play safely on the "digital playground." This campaign fits beautifully into Write Ideas' "Marketing to Moms" division where the firm promotes family-friendly campaigns and products. Check out this product story told through the adorable voice of 8-year-old Co-Founder Annelise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMNVf7p7SGw

My 8-year-old daughter Annelise wanted to chat with her friends and we couldn’t find a safe solution that didn’t require us to lie about her age. We built th...

18/02/2015

Great news for Maryland entrepreneurs from our client...

The program could save franchisees around $80,000 in fees.

29/01/2015

Roundup from 2015 http://prcgpowerlines.com/prcg-conference-roundup-2015-dallas-texas/ Check it out for some great (many free) resources to market your business and PRinspriation!

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