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Movie files are in Quicktime format, sound files are in MP3 format, and print documents are in PDF format. Interested in more examples? Contact ruth@paarlance.com or 319-362-0777.


TELEVISION - RADIO - PRINT - WEB

CLIENT: Karen Marie Jewelers
DESCRIPTION: Carats Ad, Milestone Campaign Ad (PDFs)
ROLE: Creative concepting and copywriting

COMMENTS: My work in consumer-oriented ads has received honors.

CLIENT: Miracles in Motion
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter (PDF)
ROLE: Pro-bono writing & editing and design, print and mail coordination
COMMENTS: I saved the organization money and improved this communication by reducing the number of pages and enlisting a pro-bono designer.


CLIENT: Advertising Federation of Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION: ADDY Event Press Release (PDF)
ROLE: Copywriting and media relations
COMMENTS: Over the past three years, I have written hundreds of press releases on subjects from corporate giving to staff additions.


CLIENT: Sinex
DESCRIPTION: B2B Letter (PDF)
ROLE: Copywriting
COMMENTS: This letter, a quick-turn success story, accompanied a direct mail brochure.


PUBLISHED ARTICLES
"Tuscan Haven" and "Tech-Savvy Lodge," Luxury Home Tour Articles as seen in Midwest Home
Home Feature as seen in The Woman Today (PDF - magnify on screen)
with photos by Bonnie Stover Photography
ROLE: Interviewing homeowners and profilees and crafting compelling stories, often with creative captions.
COMMENTS: I have relished completing freelance assignments for magazines, special sections and online publications. Please contact me for more examples!