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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
Press announcements
Fundraising materials
Crisis communications
Web content
Feature articles
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Speechwriting
Marketing collateral
Newsletters
Reports & Summaries
Editorials
Digital photography
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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

North American Windpower

> Nokes contributed three features to North American Wind Power's June issue: progress in protecting and helping endangered species around a Maui wind power development, an overview of Washington State's mushrooming wind energy industry, and the new Goodnoe wind farm featuring the behemoth REpower 2-megawatt turbines.
 

> Casa de Las OlasNokes wrote a Web site for a Mexican paradise in Tulum.
 
> http://www.recurrentenergy.comNokes wrote and edited content for the Web site launch by Recurrent Energy, a solar energy firm located in San Francisco. Recurrent Energy finances, builds, owns and operates rooftop solar electricity systems for commercial and industrial property owners.

> PGE retained Nokes to assist its communications and hydro teams in promoting the largest dam removal in the Pacific Northwest. With the detonation of explosives, the Marmot Dam removal on July 24 garnered national press coverage and praise for PGE's efforts.

PGE bridge

Click here to see a wonderful time-lapse video of the dam demolition.


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TRAVEL

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

> Portland's in a festive mood - A new season of outdoor fun begins

> The Art of HealingNokes traveled to Molokai, Kauai and the Big Island to learn about the practitioners of traditional Hawaiian medicine. Read his feature in Hawaii Magazine.

> Hood River is steeling itself for the annual pilgrimage of enthusiasts

> Skiers and boarders rave about Bachelor’s perfect powder.

> Deston writes about inland Hawaiian adventures, riding ATVs and Zip lines on Kauai.

> Even if you're 48, overweight and out of shape, Deston writes that you too can learn how to surf on Oahu's North Shore.

> Some of the best ATV riding in the nation is along the Southern Oregon Coast. Nokes writes about the thrilling experience for the Seattle P.I.

> Robb ReportRobb Report runs a Nokes-penned brief about Bahamas' Kamalame Cay for its Top 100 Resorts issue.
 

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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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