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Marketing • Communications • Storytelling
Mike Reed
Owner at Reed: A Marketing Company
Mike joined Reed Marketing in 2012 after working as a daily newspaper reporter and communications manager for a full-service marketing firm. He leads digital marketing, public relations, website development, social media strategy, writing, editing and brand storytelling for a growing client base.
Marketing & Communications
Areas of focus
Specialties
A multidisciplinary background spanning strategic communications, media, digital marketing, journalism and public affairs.
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Public Relations and Media Relations
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Social Media
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Writing and Editing
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Journalism
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Local, State and Federal Government Affairs
Professional background
Experience
Work across marketing, communications, government affairs and journalism has shaped a practical approach grounded in clear writing and strong storytelling.
St. Augustine, Florida
Owner — Reed: A Marketing Company
Reed: A Marketing Company is a creative marketing firm with a full range of services, including public relations, web design, social media strategy and advertising. We believe successful projects begin with a clear message founded in good writing, and we specialize in effective communication, sophisticated design and smart media placement.
Charlotte Metro
Manager of Communications — Crown Communications
Crown is a marketing communications firm providing a comprehensive suite of services ranging from public relations and advertising to branding and web development.
Palm Coast, Florida
Director of Government Affairs — Flagler Home Builders Association
As director of government affairs, Mike acted as a liaison between builders, local government and the public at large. The position combined government relations and public relations, including brokering agreements, writing letters to elected officials, preparing press releases, producing a monthly newsletter and helping plan, promote and execute special events.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Staff Writer — Daytona Beach News-Journal
Mike worked in the Flagler County Bureau covering cops and courts as well as local events and personalities. He wrote about change and upheaval in one of the country's fastest-growing communities and worked through eight hurricanes: Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
St. Augustine, Florida
Staff Writer — St. Augustine Record
As a reporter, Mike covered company expansions and layoffs, military training and deployments, courtrooms and the legal system, local government, development and environmental issues. He profiled community leaders and interesting personalities, documented major events and did it on deadline.
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Communications, Journalism
2000