I provide public relations, media relations and communications services to businesses and non-profit organizations.

Online Communications Strategies –  Websites, Blogs, Micro-blogs and HTML Emails, Social Media Strategies and Implementation, Event Development and Management, Partnerships through Public Relations Initiatives, Business Development through Website Analytics and Green Business Initiatives are What I Do.

Green public relations and communications strategies can positively affect your corporate bottom line by saving on the traditional costs of printing and mailing.

In our current economic climate,  it's smart for companies and organizations to embrace and leverage emerging communications channels. In the long run, we will all benefit as individuals, companies and organizations implement strategies that save natural resources.

Kristen Abrahamson Gallery - Public Relations

Kristen contacted me for media coverage and community exposure for her art exhibition, Vivid Explorations: Significance of the Moment.

Press Release |  Ponte Vedra Recorder Article | First Coast News Listing | MSN Listing | Beaches Leader Listing

"I'm so thankful for Sandy's expertise in promoting my art exhibit though the media channels. She is extremely talented, creative and efficient. The publicity my exhibit received was amazing. With Sandy, one call does it all! I look forward to working with her again soon and highly recommend Sandy!" ~ Kristen Abrahamson, Artist/Owner, Kristen Abrahamson Gallery

Destination Planning Corporation - Public Relations and Communications 

DPC owner Anne Urban desired expanded regional and community exposure for her destination management company.  I customized an HTML newsletter and developed and managed a PR campaign targeting regional businesses, media and organizations. I also worked with Ocean Web Design on a new web site that better reflected DPC's business.

BizBash Article | HTML Newsletter | Press Release | First Coast News | Website | Testimonial from Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine Editor

"My experience with Wilson Communicates has been nothing less than outstanding.  Sandy has not only provided us excellent service with her creative marketing designs, innovative public relation ideas and excellent turn around times but she has driven new prospects to us with measurable results.  What differentiates Wilson Communicates from other Public Relations businesses is a commitment to our environment by providing “green” options such as e-holiday cards, e-newsletters, and the promotion of environmental safe marketing ideas.  We treasure our working relationship with this company and encourage others to work them too!" ~ Anne Urban, Owner, Destination Planning Corporation

Environmental Services, Inc. -  Partnerships and "Analytics" as a Development Tool

I work with ESI's Marketing Division as an additional resource on an as-need basis.  Some of the services I provide for ESI are: create and manage press releases, provide web analytic reports and advice, arrange partnerships and provide pubic relations expertise. ( Look for a new ESI website soon from Ocean Web Design.)

Press Release | Partnerships | First Coast News | Website

JAXPORT - Public Relations and Partnerships

Meredith Fordham, JAXPORT's Creative Director, arranged an art exhibition at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.  I worked with Meredith on the River Responses portion of the show. River Responses was composed of a collection of works by regional artists who focus on environmental themes. The 7 River Responses artists were: Brian Edmond, Tim Hamilton, Sydney McKenna, Joanelle Mulrain, Jo Sinclair, Mary St Germain and Allison Watson.

HTML Newsletter | Article | First Coast News

"This event was a wonderful opportunity for JAXPORT to highlight two of the region's important assets, the St. Johns River and it's creative community. Through partnerships with The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, The Florida Ballet and Wilson Communicates, we are pleased to share these amazing works of art with not only those that came to the unveiling, but the thousands of cruise passengers that will travel through the terminal over the next month."~ Meredith Fordham, Creative Director, Jacksonville Port Authority

TREE HILL NATURE CENTER - Public Relations and Branding Campaign

I was chosen from a group of regional advertising agencies to provide Public Relations services for TREE HILL Nature Center.  I worked with Executive Director Lucy Cortese to re-brand the organization.  By developing a cost-effective communications plan, building a new website, arranging strategic partnerships that support the organization's goals and enhance their programs and expanding media relationships, Tree Hill will increased visibility within the community.

HTML Newsletter | Branding | Website | First Coast News

Wilson Communicates has put Tree Hill Nature Center on the map with an innovative and effective marketing plan. Accomplishments have included a new logo and tagline; implementation and management of a new website and html emails; facilitation of special events; development of new partnerships; and promotional campaigns. This creative work has promoted greater visibility, increased visitors and expanded fund raising efforts for Tree Hill. Sandy Wilson is professional and cooperative and has effectively enhanced our mission through implementing GREEN strategies. Kudos for a job well done! ~ Lucy Cortese, Executive Director, Tree Hill Nature Center

3 Sisters' Chocolate Bar and Bakery - Communications

The Brinn's desired an economical communications vehicle that would result in exposure with in the community. I created an HTML newsletter template for them, created the first newsletter and assisted with technical questions for subsequent communications. 3 Sisters received a mention in the Financial News and Daily Record within days of the first newsletter's launch.

HTML Newsletter | City Notes

"We wanted to improve our communications with our customers in a cost-effective manner.  Sandy worked with me to create the look & message we wanted for monthly HTML emails to our customers.  She also explained how to segment our contact lists so that we could approach our audiences with targeted messages and taught me how to add content, images and analyse the results after mailing.  Sandy is fabulously creative and a real joy to work with. She has the unique gift to "think out of the box" in order to keep costs down but get the most bang for your buck." ~ Beverly Brinn, Owner, 3 Sisters' Chocolate Bar & Bakery

I'm happy to partner with Ocean Web Design, a company dedicated to the development of practical and affordable websites for business or personal use.

Are you interested in learning about ways your business could implement green strategies? Are you investigating whether or not your business should consider environmentally friendly strategies? I'll post green business articles and resources here. For social media and online communications strategies with an eco-resource focus, please visit my WC Eco-Blog.

• Green Business To Go Mainstream in 2010 (Doesn't mean the end of green business)
• 5 Innovations to Make Telecommuting Easy & Green
• Tips for Greening Your Work

Look for a new website soon from Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center.

Check out the IABC First Coast website. The Jacksonville, Florida chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has a brand new website with valuable resources for communications professionals.

With corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) is a leading environmental consulting firm in the South. ESI is dedicated to improving the economic and environmental growth of the communities in which they work and partner to create a sustainable future for all.

Sandy Wilson is the owner of Wilson Communicates, LLC, a public relations, media relations and communications company based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  With a personal and professional focus on green business and a mantra of “Save a Tree – Go Virtual,” Wilson works with non-profit organizations and businesses to develop online communications strategies that are designed to save money and natural resources.
 

Wilson Communicates is a natural professional evolution that began in UGA’s English Graduate Program when Wilson was invited to present an original hypertext project, Hypertext Heavy: The Male and/and/and Female Voice at the prestigious 1999 International Digital Arts and Cultural Conference at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Sandra Argroves, UGA).
 

Weaving this academic background in online communication and creative writing with a decade of professional communications and development experience has armed Wilson with a unique set of skills that benefit clients who are looking for affordable, effective communications strategies.

Today, Wilson provides clients with optimized, content-rich websites, blogs, social media and micro-blog strategies.  In addition, Wilson provides business development leads through website analysis and monitoring.  Wilson is also increasingly teaching clients how they can meaningfully connect their online communications channels.  Wilson provides media relations services as needed, including article development, media receptions and events.

Happily married to Michael and blessed with four beautiful children, Taylor, Chris, Trey and Brittney, Wilson is involved with a variety of charities and professional organizations.

Green public relations and online communications strategies can positively affect your corporate bottom line by saving on the traditional costs of printing and mailings.

In our current economic climate,  it's smart for companies and organizations to embrace and leverage emerging communications channels.  In the long run, we will all benefit as individuals, companies and organizations implement business strategies that save natural resources.

Case studies of some past and present clients are listed below:

Kristen Abrahamson Gallery - Public Relations

Kristen contacted me for media coverage and community exposure for her art exhibition, Vivid Explorations: Significance of the Moment.

Press Release |  Ponte Vedra Recorder Article | First Coast News Listing | MSN Listing | Beaches Leader Listing

"I'm so thankful for Sandy's expertise in promoting my art exhibit though the media channels. She is extremely talented, creative and efficient. The publicity my exhibit received was amazing. With Sandy, one call does it all! I look forward to working with her again soon and highly recommend Sandy!" ~ Kristen Abrahamson, Artist/Owner, Kristen Abrahamson Gallery

Destination Planning Corporation - Public Relations and Communications 

DPC owner Anne Urban desired expanded regional and community exposure for her destination management company.  I customized an HTML newsletter and developed and managed a PR campaign targeting regional businesses, media and organizations. I also worked with Ocean Web Design on a new web site that better reflected DPC's business.

BizBash Article | HTML Newsletter | Press Release | First Coast News | Website | Testimonial from Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine Editor

"My experience with Wilson Communicates has been nothing less than outstanding.  Sandy has not only provided us excellent service with her creative marketing designs, innovative public relation ideas and excellent turn around times but she has driven new prospects to us with measurable results.  What differentiates Wilson Communicates from other Public Relations businesses is a commitment to our environment by providing “green” options such as e-holiday cards, e-newsletters, and the promotion of environmental safe marketing ideas.  We treasure our working relationship with this company and encourage others to work them too!" ~ Anne Urban, Owner, Destination Planning Corporation

Environmental Services, Inc. -  Partnerships and "Analytics" as a Development Tool

I work with ESI as a Public Relations consultant.  Some of the services I provide for ESI are online communications strategies, business development through web analytics, media relations and partnerships.

Press Release | Partnerships | First Coast News | Website

JAXPORT - Public Relations and Partnerships

Meredith Fordham, JAXPORT's Creative Director, arranged an art exhibition at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.  I worked with Meredith on the River Responses portion of the show. River Responses was composed of a collection of works by regional artists who focus on environmental themes. The 7 River Responses artists were: Brian Edmond, Tim Hamilton, Sydney McKenna, Joanelle Mulrain, Jo Sinclair, Mary St Germain and Allison Watson.

HTML Newsletter | Article | First Coast News

"This event was a wonderful opportunity for JAXPORT to highlight two of the region's important assets, the St. Johns River and it's creative community. Through partnerships with The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, The Florida Ballet and Wilson Communicates, we are pleased to share these amazing works of art with not only those that came to the unveiling, but the thousands of cruise passengers that will travel through the terminal over the next month."~ Meredith Fordham, Creative Director, Jacksonville Port Authority

TREE HILL NATURE CENTER - Public Relations and Branding Campaign

I was chosen from a group of regional advertising agencies to provide Public Relations services for Tree Hill Nature Center.  I worked with Executive Director Lucy Cortese to re-brand the organization.  By developing a cost-effective communications plan, building a new website, arranging strategic partnerships that support the organization's goals and enhance their programs and expanding media relationships, Tree Hill visibility increased within the community.

HTML Newsletter | Branding | Website | First Coast News

"Wilson Communicates has put Tree Hill Nature Center on the map with an innovative and effective marketing plan. Accomplishments have included a new logo and tagline; implementation and management of a new website and html emails; facilitation of special events; development of new partnerships; and promotional campaigns. This creative work has promoted greater visibility, increased visitors and expanded fund raising efforts for Tree Hill. Sandy Wilson is professional and cooperative and has effectively enhanced our mission through implementing GREEN strategies. Kudos for a job well done!" ~ Lucy Cortese, Executive Director, Tree Hill Nature Center

3 Sisters' Chocolate Bar and Bakery - Communications

The Brinn's desired an economical communications vehicle that would result in exposure with in the community. I created an HTML newsletter template for them, created the first newsletter and assisted with technical questions for subsequent communications. 3 Sisters received a mention in the Financial News and Daily Record within days of the first newsletter's launch.

HTML Newsletter Template | City Notes

"We wanted to improve our communications with our customers in a cost-effective manner.  Sandy worked with me to create the look & message we wanted for monthly HTML emails to our customers.  She also explained how to segment our contact lists so that we could approach our audiences with targeted messages and taught me how to add content, images and analyse the results after mailing.  Sandy is fabulously creative and a real joy to work with. She has the unique gift to "think out of the box" in order to keep costs down but get the most bang for your buck." ~ Beverly Brinn, Owner, 3 Sisters' Chocolate Bar & Bakery

I'm happy to partner with Ocean Web Design, a company dedicated to the development of practical and affordable websites for business or personal use.

It's as simple as tasking your staff to Reuse | Repair | Recycle and as complicated as calculating your corporate carbon footprint and employing appropriate strategies to reduce and/or offset the damage through carbon credits, renewable energy and reforestation programs.

I develop and implement affordable public relations and communications strategies for your business. 


Simply put, I leverage online communications channels to save on the traditional cost of printing and distribution.  I also provide website analytics reports for your company to use for business development and keep your content fresh.

I'll customize a PR and Communications plan for you that will save money and natural resources. Questions? Answers.

Professional Affiliations

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) First Coast Executive Board member - Vice President,  Professional Development 2008 | Vice President, Communications 2009/2010

Mayor's Environmental Advisory Committee 2010 (City of Jacksonville)

Leadership Jacksonville 2008

Patrons of the Hearts Steering Committee (Past)

Nassau County Council on Aging Board Member (Past)

Green Business, New Media and Online Communication

~ Social Media ~ Facebook ~ LinkedIn ~ Plaxo ~ Client Facebook
~ Micro-blogging ~ Twitter ~ Client Twitter
~ Web Content Management ~ Environmental Services, Inc.
~ Media Management ~ Client News
~ Web Analytics
~ Search Engine Optimization
~ HTML Newsletters ~ Environmental Services, Inc.
~ Partnerships ~ Jacksonville Public Library
~ Events ~ Prudential Jazz Festival Reception