Cork Tree Creative is Up and Running

Hi and welcome to the inagural blog for Cork Tree Creative. I'm its author, Laura Reed. I am also one of the principals of Cork Tree Creative, a responsibility I share with my business partner, Jan Carpenter.


Most can tell from our name that we are in the marketing/graphic design/public relations industry, but many wonder how we developed the name: Cork Tree Creative. Well, that's a funny story I won't fully disclose but I will tell you that Jan and I both thought it had unlimited marketability, sounded kind of cool and perhaps would get people talking. It's not particularly edgy but our selection of the name has sparked the inquisitive nature of many of our colleagues.


Cork Tree Creative is a new venture for us. We previously ran independent creative firms. Mine was Reed Communications, a public/media relations consulting firm, while Jan provided graphic and website design services through her company, Image Group Media. Jan and I have been working together in many capacities over the last 10 years and since our services compliment each other we decided to give it a whirl as a partnership. Together we offer the total package plus combined experience of more than 30 years. We're not old or anything, just seasoned. We like what we do and make every effort to have as much fun as possible.


I have created a blog as a way to offer marketing and PR advice to clients and friends. I read a lot online and often gather random thoughts about why companies do what they do when it comes to their marketing. I also read a lot of trend stories about the industry and would look to this post as a method of sharing that information with you. We will also share information about our clients . . . only information that is public knowledge, of course.

Not all will be this long but since this is my inagural posting, I thought I would give it the 'ole college try. I encourage you to check back often and visit our website http://www.corktreecreative.com/ for more information about who we are and what we do.

thanks for visiting and I'll talk to you again soon. blog ya later.



Laura Reed