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Concise, effective communications is the first step.

We are overwhelmed with a clatter of competing voices. Whether you're trying to appeal to media, customers, prospects or other select groups, Nokes provides writing, consulting and public relations services to help you stand out from the crowd.

Nokes offers:

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Public relations consulting
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Crisis communications
Web content
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Nokes also is a freelance journalist and travel feature writer published in newspapers and magazines.

 

“The fundraising letter Deston helped us write for our shelter generated double the amount of donations compared to our previous effort. We even received additional donations from people who had already given, for a total response rate of 10 percent. We couldn't have done it without Deston's professional touch.”

—Sydney Sherwood, executive director
Tigard Good Neighbor Center
Jan. 2008

 



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BUSINESS PROJECTS

> Nokes managed the public relations, including a news conference, for Lindsay, Hart, Neil + Weigler law firm, and their client, Dr. Douglas Samuels, who received a $795,000 settlement from Portland State University for racial discrimination.

Dr. Douglas Samuels

> Working with Outsource Marketing, Nokes wrote online newsletters for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. Here's his latest saying, "Get thee to Rome!"

> Protecting Ecology While Promoting Wind Energy Article on American Wind Wildlife Institute for North American Windpower, Feb. 2009

> PacifiCorp retained Nokes to draft its internal communications copy, as well as the grant announcements for the Pacific Power Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.

> autoventureWorking through Outsource Marketing, Nokes authored business collateral for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. He wrote AutoVenture's new, 62-page catalog of chauffeur-driven tours.

> Nokes drafted a keynote speech for former NBA pro Chris Dudley, “DIABETES Shouldn’t Stand in Your Way,” on how kids can overcome medical setbacks and realize their dreams.

> St. Anthony Parish in Tigard hired Nokes to develop fundraising collateral for its capital campaign.

North American Windpower

 

> Nokes is a regular feature writer for North American Wind Power Magazine. Recent features include protecting and helping endangered species around a Maui wind power development and an overview of Washington State's mushrooming wind energy industry.

> Casa de Las OlasNokes wrote a Web site for a Mexican paradise in Tulum.
 


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TRAVEL ARTICLES

> Deston's roundup of fun and funky Portland hotels for the Seattle P.I.

> Tackling Maui's zip lines and adventure ropes course for the Seattle P.I.

Riding the zip line

> Deston explores the stand up paddleboarding explosion in Hawaii for the Seattle P.I.

Paddleboarding

> Nokes tours a fascinating museum recalling Curacao's prominence in the slave trade.

Ocean Style magazine

> Timberline Lodge: Warm and welcoming, historic structure is 'Oregon’s Mountain Home.' Seattle P.I. Dec. 18, 2008

> Hawaii's Interisland Superferry: By sea or by air? We test ride the boat and compare the two. Seattle P.I. Oct. 8, 2008

> Hawaii from the air: Incomparable scenery is a sight for soaring eyes. Comparing helicopter tours vs. glider flights. Seattle P.I. Oct. 8, 2008

> Portland's Laurelhurst is wrapped in charm; the neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of shops and trendy places to eat. Seattle P.I. Sept. 10, 2008

Alaska Airlines

> Deston takes a sweeping look at playful Portland for Alaska Airlines magazine.

> Deston reviews his favorite Maui/Kauai snorkeling spots for The Oregonian.

Tee It Up Magazine

> Deston reviews the stunning private and public golf resorts in Bend, Ore., for Tee It Up Magazine.

> Nokes rips up the Rogue River in a jet boat, and enjoys the natural splendor of Gold Beach.
 

> Portland TrailblazersDeston authored a Horizon Airlines Magazine feature on the resurgent Portland Trailblazers other local professional sports.
 

Travel Portland

> The latest issue of Travel Portland uses three short Nokes pieces to describe Portland's haunted history, gnarly skateboarding parks and where to enjoy local wines.

> Nokes was a contributing writer to the just-published Fodor's guide to the Pacific Northwest. He surveyed dining, lodging, attractions and misc. nuggets for the Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon and Willamette Valley chapters. For a copy, you can go here.

> The Oregonian runs a Nokes article about the new aviation museum in Hood River, Ore.

Airplane near Mt. Hood
 

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“Deston has been highly valued by our company for the expertise he brings and for his high-quality work. He can always be counted on to deliver more than expected, on time.”

—Jan Mitchell, corporate communications manager, PacifiCorp

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