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You need someone to help you get the word out, whether it's through media outreach, marketing communications, content marketing or writing an article for a media outlet. I can help.
“The Arboretum hired Megy to help publicize our science and conservation initiatives, a task that requires the ability to pull news stories from challenging, very high-level research. She’s worked with us for nearly a year, and in that time has helped us land placements in key publications, greatly increasing the amount and quality of media coverage for our science and conservation initiatives. She’s what you want in a PR pro - savvy, smart, responsive, honest, and tenacious - and as a writer, she knows what the media is looking for!”
Selecting the right writer or marketing & communications partner can be a daunting task. You need the talent. You need the resources. You need it done better than the next guy, and you need it done yesterday. I can help.
From writing features and travel stories for magazines and online media outlets to helping non-profits and corporations finely tune their marketing communications strategies and media outreach, my clients appreciate my “it will get done” approach. Never one to miss a deadline or go over budget, I enjoy working alongside my clients to create compelling content that engages their audiences.
In addition to my writing and marketing work, I’m an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. I teach graduate-level communication courses ranging from how to best use social and digital media to changing behavior through communication.
“Megy is a true professional to work with. She is very meticulous & systematic in her approach. She has produced great results as our PR consultant. Great at building relationships and is fun and full of energy. I have personally learned a lot from her way of working. She will be a great asset to any organization.”
My byline has appeared in the New York Times, Runner’s World, AARP, Politico, Rodale's Organic Life, The Atlantic's CityLab, Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, National Geographic's The Plate, CivilEats, Midwest Living, Sierra, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Health, Natural Awakenings and others.
I'm an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) and a Master Gardener. I live in Chicago where I prefer to use public transportation or bike everywhere because it's usually faster and cheaper to get to my destination.
If you’re interested in working together, click here or reach out to me at megy at karydesconsulting dot com.