printed presence opened its doors in 1992 and quickly took off – thanks to word of mouth. owner layne lakefish earned her b.a. degree in 1992 (focusing on journalism and business) and then went on to earn her m.b.a. degree a few years later. this combination of professional training in writing, editing, photography, design, business marketing and business analysis has allowed her to build a boutique marketing firm that is truly a one-stop shop. the agency’s professional portfolio includes work done for both large & small companies, including: prudential, re/max, seventeen magazine, taco time, hasson company, mortgage trust, outback steakhouse, oregon health & sciences university (ohsu), trinity carpet, northwest news & many other businesses across the united states. During these last 15+ years, we have had the honor of taking home a number of awards and titles, including: Named Oregon “Journalist of the Year” Awarded “Best Design” for publication layout Elected Vice President of Society of Professional Journalists Honored as only Oregonian invited to the National Leadership Conference in D.C. Awarded “Outstanding Community Service Leader” by the Chamber of Commerce Winner of statewide “Best Editorial Writing” contest Publisher of Flux Magazine, which was named “Best College Magazine in the Country” And we have had the privilege of interviewing a number of fascinating people for the articles we have written, including: Ken Kesey • Paul Shaffer • Robert Cray • Spinal Tap George Carlin • Phish • Blues Traveler • Jon Bon Jovi Mark Wahlberg • Bobby McFerrin • George Winston • Mickey Rourke And in the process of all of this, we have been humbled by the feedback we receive from the clients we work with, including: “everyone is impressed with layne’s work. everything she has done for me has been top notch from start to finish, and I know that her work has contributed to my success. her marketing expertise was just what I needed to make the leap to the big time. she helped me organize the presentation of my business with a new name, logotype, slogan, calling card and website. with her help in creating a clear and consistent marketing message, i was able to eclipse my profit target for 2007.” – Neal Sullivan “layne suggested that i send out a mailer asking for referrals, so i did. the very same day that my clients received the piece that layne designed in the mail, i got a call with an excellent referral that turned into a great client. i was amazed; that mailer paid for itself with the first call!” – Greg Washington “i hired layne to design a new logo and slogan for me, plus a lot of other marketing materials as well. the first print ad that ran in the newspaper featured my photo and the new slogan that layne created: “Erin Rothrock. Welcome Home.” that week, i was at a party when a woman i didn’t know came up to me and said, “Erin Rothrock: Welcome Home!” she had obiously seen the ad, recognized me from my photo, and even remembered the slogan. now THAT’s proof that layne’s work gets results...right away. – Erin Rothrock “layne is such a delight and so full of energy. i always look forward to working with her.” – Leanne Booth “layne is an incredibly motivated, hard working and smart young woman. she devoted a lot of time and energy to help us change our company’s image. she always discussed our goals and then worked with us to create materials (brochures, newsletters, letterhead, slogan, logo, business cards, ad campaigns, etc.) that met our needs. it was not uncommon for her to listen to our ideas and then come back to us with a formal presentation and a number of viable options. layne is very talented and very professional at all times – she will exceed your expectations!” – Tom Sellin “layne was true to form: she designed my logo and letterhead – and I LOVE THEM!!” – Susan Taylor “layne has always impressed me with her intelligence, dedication and savvy. she has an enthusiasm that is inspirational to others, and her clear thinking and candor lent an upbeat, can-do spirit to our whole operation. she proved to be an aggressive problem solver, one who has a clear vision of the goal, the intelligence to formulate an efficient plan, and the drive and communication skills to carry it through to completion. she has that rare combination of efficiency and creativity, and she’s an excellent leader.” – Tom Wheeler “miss lakefish has been one of the most efficient, reliable writers i’ve ever worked with. she has a sense of deadline that many lack, and she is a joy to work with.” – Kelvin Wee “i am a very happy man! i just received our new brochures and flyers, and they are great. layne did an excellent job helping us develop a marketing plan and then writing and designing all the materials we needed. she did such a terrific job for us that i’ll be giving her glowing referrals!” – Dick Van Hollebeke “layne is a good-natured, hardworking, responsible individual who takes pride in her work. she did an excellent job writing and reporting and editing and designing page layouts – always being sure to have her work in on deadline. she has mastered the skills needed at a daily newspaper. she does excellent work.” – Alice Wheeler “i had no doubt layne’s pieces would be wonderful. and not to be surprised, they are wonderful. it’s nice to have a pro on our side.” – John Budris
 
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Layne Lakefish