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Crafting concise, effective communicationsWhether you're trying to communicate with media, customers, prospects or other select groups, Nokes offers writing, consulting and public relations services to help you stand out from the crowd. Nokes offers:
Nokes also is a freelance journalist and travel writer published in newspapers, Web sites and magazines.
Portland Essentials: New iPhone/iTouch tool PORTLAND ESSENTIALS by Deston Nokes is here: A fun iPhones/iTouch tool for exploring the best of the Rose City. It has the best sites, parks, restaurants, recreation, festivals and the little things that make it such a cool place to live. With 186 entries and more than 1,500 photos, it's a delicious resource for those who live in Portland and for those coming to visit. Entries are listed by category and each links to a Web site and phone number. It includes cost and operating-hour information. Best of all, each has its own GPS to guide you right to the door. This new Sutro Media application is for sale on iTunes for only $2.99.
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> Red Bull hired Nokes as a copywriter for its Red Bull Stratos Web site. The project's mission calls for Felix Baumgartner to take a stratospheric balloon flight to 120,000 feet and attempt a record-breaking freefall jump. His fall is expected to reach supersonic speeds. > Energy regulation attorney Susan Ackerman turned to Nokes to craft her new Web site.
> Rocky Mountain Power’s press releases about its customers using Blue Sky renewable energy are customized by Nokes. > Integrative Solar hired Nokes to manage its press relations and write remarks for a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. > Massacred for Gold author R. Gregory Nokes hired Nokes to create his Web site and manage public relations for the popular book.
> Nokes drafted copy for PacifiCorp’s portion of the 2009 MidAmerican Annual Report. > Pacific Power retained Nokes to craft its internal communications copy, including safety tips, employee news and official bulletins. > Nokes is a contributing feature writer for North American Wind Power Magazine.
> Law firm Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler, LLP, retained Nokes to promote a high-stakes legal victory, which included developing a communications plan, press conference and press release. > Nokes produced a newsletter for Mark Cogan Law Office highlighting its legal services and a high-profile courtroom win. > The Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) brought Nokes aboard to help them craft a style guide, and to edit corporate documents and technical articles.
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“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.” |
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