Digital Journalism
With the increased importance of video in all types of marketing and communication, my ability to easily talk with people and relay information comes into play in the digital marketplace where video explains and shows why both boating—and fitness—are SO much fun! Working with Boats Group to tell the VISUAL stories about not just boats but the people and events associated with the marine industry has become a major part of my work. Seeing the gorgeous boats and yachts is one aspect, but feeling the action and performance—even smelling the salt air and being warmed by the sun brings the experience of boating to the savvy consumer who is conducting considerable research online before making a purchase.
The Boats Group provides an array of platforms to help educate and entertain—as well as to help sell boats. I am pleased to host “Factory Fridays” tours of boat manufacturing plants, on Boats.com and create informative videos on Yachtworld and Boat Trader with our video partners at Deep See Visuals.
Please see my videos on my new YouTube channel! And please follow to see what’s new as it happens!
Writing – Marketing
Writing— choosing and positioning the words is a special art and communication is an essential human need. All marketing starts and ends with the written word–from the business plan to broadcast script, we formulate and present our thoughts to communicate, to persuade, and to sell.
As a merchant of ideas, I enjoy every facet of the marketing puzzle and use my creativity and expertise to help your idea or business become more successful and productive. I pride myself on putting together the pieces–sometimes people, often concepts, always words.
My long-time passion for the outdoors, sports, fitness, and health led me to the sporting goods industry, trade, and consumer publishing. (Please see Archive Page)
I write what I know and love — and that’s what you see here — my unquenchable thirst to be in the moment, in the experience, knowing how it feels, so I can better convey the spirit beneath the topic.
Magazines are my primary vehicle, but scripts, speeches, newspapers, tour books, brochures, and advertorials are also in my portfolio, and video has now become a vital tool in communication.
A Sample of Published Articles
- INVICTUS – Saga of the Cigarette Racing Team
- AMP 33 Center Console Review
- Nautor Swan 43 Shadow
- Marine Upholstery Trends
- Formula 457 CCF
- Unveiling the Iliad Catamarans 53F
- Professional Boat Builder – The Electric Propulsion TURN-ON
- Professional BoatBuilder – Masters of Mock-Up
- Yacht World – Soundings – Hook, Line and Sinker
- Yachts International – Gulfstream Yachts 52
- Power & Motoryacht – Intrepid 477 Evolution
- The Rise of RIBS (Rigid Inflatable Boats)
- Guy Harvey Magazine 4ocean Article
- Power & Motoryacht – Outback 50 Debut
- Boat International – The Irresistible Rise of the Super Center Console
- Speedboat Magazine – Return of the Apache
- Professional Boat Builder – Dealer’s Choice – Nordic Tug Refit
- Power & Motoryacht – New Boat Vanquish VQ50
- Guy Harvey Magazine – The New Faces Of Fishing
- Boat International – Brabus Shadow 800
- Boating Magazine – Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT
- Guy Harvey Magazine – Women On The Water
- Professional Boat Builder – Neither House nor Boat but Bits of Both – Luxuria
- Professional Boatbuilder Magazine – Barker Boatworks
- Soundings – The Stuff of Legend – Stuart Sportfish Save
- Soundings – Hook, Line and Sinker
- Boat International – Center of Attention
- Power and Motoryacht Magazine – Under Cover – Gulfstream Yachts 52
- Power and Motoryacht Magazine – Intrepid’s new 407 Panacea
- Yachting Magazine – Man of Steel
- Yachts International-Malta Grand Prix
- Yachts International – New Breed of Power Yacht Stews Special
- Yachts International – Gothenburg Grand Prix
- Yachts International – Seakeepers Gulf Oil Spill
- Yachts International – Teakdecking Systems
- INVICTUS magazine – Performance and Romance Cigarette Racing Team
- New You Magazine- Ageless, Not Aging
- New You Magazine – High Intensity Training
- Fort Lauderdale Magazine – Cuba
- Playgrounds to Empower Youth
Women Riders Now – From Harley Chick to Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Rider (This article provides a bit more about Marilyn and her friends.)