Portland
A city that knows a thing or two about building bridges
WE COMMUNICATIONS IN PORTLAND, OR
Our WE PDX team drives global communications strategy for some of the world’s biggest technology, consumer and education brands, including hometown companies like Portland General Electric and Providence Health Plan. Whether it’s Corporate Reputation & Brand Purpose, executive communications, or media relations, we have a commitment to go big, be nimble and do the dynamic for our clients.
Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, we’re a team of innovators, micro-brewers, community organizers, storytellers, coffee aficionados, musicians, and big thinkers who also know how to get things done right. With the forests, mountains, coast and Columbia River gorge as our backdrop and our office in Portland’s thriving Pearl District, inspiration is never far away.
OFFICE LOCATION
1125 NW Couch Street
Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97209
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Natalie Lieblick
Senior Vice President, Technology, and General Manager, Portland
What we’re known for (services)
Corporate Reputation & Brand Purpose
We employ our signature Path to Purpose approach to help brands across the consumer, technology and public sectors navigate today’s ever-shifting media environment.
Executive Communications
We provide strategic counsel for the C-suite, from startups to Fortune 50 brands. We identify opportunities through peer analysis and benchmarking, shape platform pillars, develop and execute cross-channel strategy and land the messages that drives internal and external impact.
Insight & Analytics
Actionable insights are the backbone of your brand’s story. From media relations to executive platform development to creative integrated campaigns, our analysts measure what matters, and root strategy in real business context.
Clients
Who We Serve
B2C Brands
We create emotional connections that turn consumer trust into loyalty, through audience-focused campaigns, pop culture interceptions, events, influencer and celebrity strategy and execution. Key industries served include food and beverage, retail, consumer technology and education.
Enterprise Tech
We help consumer and enterprise technology companies turn complex ideas into powerful human stories through purpose-driven narratives across the entire media ecosystem. Key industries served include hardware and devices, software, cloud/as a service, applications, cybersecurity, AI, 5G and aerospace.
FEATURED WORK
Rover: Pandemic Puppies Go Public
WE helped beloved Seattle startup Rover ride the "pandemic puppy" wave all the way to the world stage as we supported the brand for their NASDAQ listing. Breaking through took creativity, knowing the nuances of SPACs and tapping into the ever-shifting cultural conversation.
Spotlight on: Education Technology
WE has been servicing the education space for years, and the events of 2020 brought a renewed focus to education technology and edtech service providers. Visit our edtech page for our point of view and key principles for edtech storytelling.
Point of view
Planning for the Future of Education Technology
BETT 2020: What’s Now and Next in Education Technology
CES 2020 in 250 Words
PRWeek: Tech Talk with Erica Fields, EVP of I&A
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