CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I can't imagine better messaging and communications partners than Word Play. I have worked with them on several company engagements for more than ten years. Their ability to develop powerful and compelling brand messaging strategies has been a tremendous asset. They rapidly dig in to understand a business and objectives, and then formulate a messaging platform that both captures attention and persuades.
I've also been thrilled with how well they define a content program that grabs the attention of journalists and industry analysts. Over and over, they've enabled my clients to gain outsized recognition in their industries. They've garnered coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Fox Business, CNBC, and dozens of US and global dailies as well as Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, Barron's, Fast Company, Ad Age, Adweek, USA Today, VentureBeat, Tech Crunch, and industry trade journals too numerous to count. As far as I am concerned, they walk on water.”
“Because we had two highly trained strategists working on our account—both of whom were former journalists—with Word Play, we achieved much better results than larger agencies have delivered. Word Play helped us secure repeat coverage in leading global technology and business publications. They know what makes journalists tick and offer both true strategic advice and seamless execution. I trust Word Play to bring their best to every story or PR activation and really appreciate their collaborative, pragmatic approach. I cannot recommend these consummate professionals enough.”
“Diane ran PR for my company for eight years through its rapid growth–launch, through successful strategic acquisition and integration into our now-parent company. She held our in-market presence to the highest standards, making me a better marketer. Skilled in her craft, fabulously well-connected, and exceptionally responsive with a track record of regular tier 1 placements, including Forbes, Techcrunch, Wall Street Journal and Adweek, I strongly recommend Diane to anyone looking to put your company (or yourself) on the map.”
“Diane represented Opera Mediaworks where I headed communications. Bringing Diane on made a world of a difference to our PR and marketing strategy. In less than 6 months, she was able to demonstrate a very high calibre of results in the way Opera was represented in the ad tech, business and tech press. Diane was consistently able to craft the right messaging we wanted to push externally, and present it to reporters in a way they wanted to hear about it! We got coverage in top tier online and broadcast outlets and I couldn't have been happier with the results. Diane is highly-connected, smart and resourceful, and her past experience being a reporter gives her a big edge over others.”
“Diane was extremely helpful in getting us press meetings that we could not get through traditional paths. I wish I had met her earlier to help advise us on our press strategy. The difference with Diane is that she was a writer and has real relationships that result in great articles!”
"Diane is a fantastic PR partner to any executive. She is especially skilled at helping entrepreneurs or execs just getting their first exposure to the world of PR. She’s a great coach who brings to the table years of experience and a strong media network."
“Diane has been a huge asset to DWA and is always looking for opportunities to grow our company’s reputation. I never feel like we’re one of many clients—she manages to juggle her time in a way that provides us with ample support and responsiveness. She’s managed to get us in countless top-notch industry publications and takes an active approach to engaging our team on deliverables; she feels like a true partner and consultant rather than a contractor. Our team has been very impressed with her work over the last two years.”
"I knew from the first call that Diane would bring energy to our project. She brought together a phenomenal team that hit the ground running and was productive from day one rather than wasting time getting up to speed or pontificating endlessly about future strategy. Diane exhibited leadership, creative thinking, and made it easy to get a lot accomplished in a short amount of time. I've worked with many PR teams in my time. Working with Word Play has been by far the best experience I've had to date. I would definitely work with Word Play over and over again."
“Diane is exactly what you want in a partner. She is very responsive, thoughtful, and creative in her approach, and most of all, she delivers results quickly. Within several months, Diane helped us receive coverage in top industry trades, increased our brand awareness through event and online interviews, and helped us build and nurture relationships with strong influencer and client advocates. Diane is a strong storyteller and fully embraces the marketing teams she works with - both in terms of understanding key initiatives across the team and in being a resource for everyone.”
"It is a joy working with Diane and any endeavor will be stronger and better for her involvement. I greatly value her media savvy. professional guidance and input, she is tenacious in developing opportunities. keeping projects moving, constantly delivering value and developing new avenues to help grow our local footprint. For a European business initially referred to as “the best kept secret in Ad tech” she helped us build a meaningful presence and name recognition in a heavily saturated market, jumping on opportunities, making sure we navigated tricky waters (and calls) safely, and helping execute a consistent stream of commentary and provide valuable input into the industry conversation. Diane’s impact has been immense and it has been a great pleasure to work with her and have her as part of the team."
“Diane was an incredible extension of our marketing team and has a great understanding of the digital marketing world. She knows key players, understands the issues, and helped craft messaging that truly resonated with our core audience. She's very responsive and is a true pro when it comes to making things happen.”
JOURNALIST TESTIMONIALS
"Most PR is utter garbage. I make it a rule not to talk to PR people. But Diane has experience on this side of journalism, so she know what's newsworthy, she knows how to help craft good stories, and she doesn’t waste my time. That's why I always take her calls—because she knows what matters most.”
"I like that Diane has been on this side of journalism. She gets that reporters and editors have deadlines. She doesn't waste my time but rather brings stories to the table. She's a wordsmith and former journalist who knows how to sell a story and make it sing.”
"Diane gets it! She's dedicated to the craft of PR. She establishes relationships with journalists, which is key. And, as a former journalist herself, she can identify reputable news organizations and deliver quality, relevant, timely news to them. She knows how to separate the wheat from the chaff and actually tailors what she provides in terms of delivering news, opinions, feature articles, and whatever else is needed, to each journalist in each market. She knows who is trumpeting pure publicity for their own agendas and who's taking the time to investigate and report the news. She's a gem of a PR person.”