Types of Creative Service Firms	Service Categories
Advertising/Creative Directors Graphic Designers Copywriters P.R. Specialists Web Designers Direct Response Specialists Video/Film/Audio Producers Strategic Planners Media Planners and Buyers Photographers & Illustrators	Package, POP, Sign Design Multi-media Brochures, Newsletters Advertising, Direct Mail TV, Radio, Outdoor Ads Trade Show Materials Special Events & Meetings Market Research & Analysis Desktop Publishing Corporate Videos

Creative Directors

#2 Gail & Co. -- 25 years experience, 18 as business owner of medium size firm. Representative clients: Chesebrough-Pond's, Pilsbury, Fred Meyer, Frito Lay, Kraft, Pepsi, Ralph Lauren, Ralston Purina, Airborne Express, PACCAR. Specialty is "building dominant brands" with strategic planning, research, P.R., and collateral design expertise.

#3 Gary -- 33 years experience (including Young & Rubicam NY, LA, Denver, J. Walter Thompson), 10 years as sole proprietor. Representative clients: Mazda, Coors Beer, A&W Root Beer, Fluke Corp., Hewlett Packard, Bristol Myers, Johnson & Johnson. Strong print ad campaign design, corporate collateral, direct mail, and trade shows.

#4 John -- 34 years experience (former Cole & Weber, Evans), past agency owner, sole proprietor past 6 years. Representative clients: NIKE, Precor, Seattle Sonics, Pizza Haven, Starbucks, Nintendo, Boeing. Strong print and broadcast advertising direction skills.

#5 Paul -- 25 years experience (including Cole & Weber, Evans), 10 as a sole proprietor. Representative clients: Aplets & Cotlets, Boeing, Fluke Corp., Helly Hanson, Kenworth, Pizza Haven, Weyerhauser. Excellent print ad campaign concept and art direction, direct mail, and corporate collateral design.

Art Directors & Graphic Designers

#7 Gregg -- 19 years experience (former Nationwide Advertising, J. Walter Thompson), self employed 3 years. Representative clients: Wendy's, McDonald's, Sizzler, Nestle, VISA, Microsoft, AT&T Wireless, Nintendo, VISA, Levi's, Bank of America, Motorola. Great print and outdoor advertising design, corporate collateral, direct mail, and trade show booth design.

#8 Michael -- 30 years experience (including Cole & Weber, McCann, Elgin, Evans), 22 years self employed. Representative clients: Microsoft, Fluke Corp., Kenworth, Dynastar Skis, Coca Cola, Chrysler/Plymouth, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Tree Top. Excels in print advertising design, corporate collateral, and direct mail design.

#9 Miriam & Co. -- 30 years experience, boutique size firm owner. Representative clients: Fran's Fine Chocolates, Crescent Foods, Garden Botanika, PC Fixx, Seattle's Best Coffee, Fletcher's Foods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods. Outstanding branding, logo, packaging, POS, print ads, and trade show booth expertise.

#10 Tony & Co. -- 20 years experience, 13 as self employed business owner. Representative clients: Microsoft, Kenny G, Seattle Seahawks, Kidder Peabody, Safeco, GNA, Nordstrom, Airborne Express, Boeing, McCaw Cellular, Zellerbach Paper. Strong logo design and corporate identity, collateral, direct mail, packaging, and more.

Web Design Experts

#12 John -- 15 years experience, 6 years self employed. Representative clients: Apple Computer, Precor, Nintendo, Shuttle Express, Honeywell, Turner Entertainment, Photodisc, Headbone Interactive, Microsoft. Strong creative conceptor, copy writer, and web design expert.

#13 Richard & Co. -- 25 years experience, 12 years self employed business owner. Representative clients: Microsoft, British Technology Group, Fred Hutch, Siemens Corp., Attachmate, Air Touch, Westin Hotels, K2 Skis, Sierra On-Line, Holland America, Atlantic Records. Outstanding multi-media production expertise, trade show booths, and print material design.

#14 Tom -- 19 years experience (including Evans), agency owner, sole proprietor 8 years. Representative clients: ARCO, Pizza Hut, Pietro's Pizza, Carver Stereo, Eldec Corporation. Tom is a strong advertising creative concept and art director, with strong web design skills.

#15 Terry -- 27 years experience (including Cole & Weber), former agency owner, 2 years as sole proprietor. Representative clients: Arm & Hammer, Data I/O, Great Western Savings, Headbone Interactive, Fluke Corp., Max Sacks Int'l, Microsoft, NBBJ, Ocean Spray, Weyerhaeuser, The Mountain Zone. Brilliant strategic planner with internet expertise.

Copywriters

#17 Dan -- 30 years experience, 11 years as sole proprietor. Representative clients: Budweiser, CBS Sports, Campbells Soups, Chevron USA, Procter & Gamble, IBM, 7-UP, Tonka Toys, Microsoft, Boeing, Great Western Bank, ARCO, Domino's Pizza, Taco Time. Outstanding consumer and business to business marketing copywriter covering all media.

#18 David -- 19 years experience (includinig Evans, Cole & Weber, Leonhardt), 11 years as sole proprietor. Representative clients: Air Touch, AT&T Wireless, Ernst & Young, Crescent Foods, Domino's Pizza, Adobe Systems, Boeing, Fluke Corp., Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, Safeco. Strong business to business copywriter, print advertising, and direct mail expertise.

#19 Karen -- 20 years experience, 15 years as sole proprietor. Represenative clients: AT&T, Boeing, Fluke, Frank Russell, IBM, Microsoft, US Bancorp, US West, Westin Hotels, Weyerhaeuser. Excels in corporate collateral copy writing and creative concepting.

#20 Leland -- 30 years experience (former Oglivy & Mather LA, Cole & Weber, Evans), 7 years self employed. Representative clients: American Express, General Foods, Mattel, Hyatt, Burger Chef, Associated Vitners, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Princess Cruises, Bank of America. Compelling copywriter equally adept at print, broadcast, outdoor, brochures, point of sale, and more.

Public Relations Experts

#22 Jeannie & Co. -- 22 years experience, 18 years as business owner of medium size firm. Representative clients: Active Voice, AT&T Wireless Services, Sierra On-Line, Washington Dairy Commission, New Zealand Fruit Co., SeaLand Services, Taste of the Nation. Full service P.R., marketing communications, corporate identity, strategic planning expertise.

#23 Joe & Co. -- 20 years experience (former Floathe), 4 years self employed business owner of medium size firm. Representative clients: Apple Computer, City of Richland, Hewlett Packard, Kibble & Prentice, Microsoft, Tektronix, WRQ, Washington Software Association. Specialists in high-tech P.R., strategic planning, and brand development.

#24 Michael & Co. -- 20 years experience, 6 years self employed business owner. Former news editor and reporter. Representative clients: NCAA Final Four, The Bon Marche, Smith Barney, Washington Software Association, Seattle Aquarium, Superyachts Northwest, and many more. Strong P.R., branding, and strategic planning skills.

#25 Valerie -- 26 years experience (former Hill & Knowlton), former journalist with Time Magazine. Self employed 6 years. Representative clients: Boeing, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Seattle Times, Seafirst Bank, Washington Growers League. Strong P.R. and media relations.

Media Planners and Buyers

#27 Linda & Co. -- 28 years experience (former Cole & Weber), 18 years self employed business owner. Representative clients: Windermere Real Estate, Blimpie Subs, Sears, Burgermaster, Greenbaum Home Furnishings, Boeing, Seattle Sonics, Darigold. Top notch pro with broad advertising experience.

#28 Louise -- 24 years experience (including Foote Cone Belding NY, Herring Newman), 2 years self employed. Representative clients: Citicorp, National Semiconductor, Hewlett Packard, Tandem Computers, Novell. Strong media planning and direct marketing expertise.

#29 Mary & Co. -- 21 years experience (former Evans, Cole & Weber), 4 years self employed. Representative clients: Novus Windshield Repair, Speedi-Lube, Phil Smart Mercedes, ACURA of Bellevue, Pietro's Pizza, Cucina! Cucina!, McDonalds, Stuart Andersons Black Angus Restaurants, Sierra On-Line, Washington State Tourism, Weight Watchers. Outstanding experience including international scope.

#30 Sue -- 26 years experience (former Elgin DDB, NW Ayer), 3 years self employed. Representative clients: West One Bank, Restaurants Unltd. Precor, Roffe, Pizza Haven, Chevy Dealers, Isuzu Dealers, Columbia Winery, Raleigh Bikes, Holland America, Tolly Yachts. Top notch professional with local and national experience.

Strategic Planners

#32 Brian -- 21 years experience (Grey Advertising, Foote Cone Belding NY, Think New Ideas, and Cole & Weber), 1 year self employed. Representative clients: Chrysler-Plymouth, BF Goodrich, Mercedes Benz, Coca Cola, SEGA, Reebok, LA Gear, Time Warner, Turner Broadcasting. Integrated marketing and branding expert with account management experience ranging from $40 to $200 million.

#33 Ed -- 20+ years experience (former Coca Cola and Nalley's), 10 years self employed. Representative clients: Adobe, Chiquita, Holiday Inn, Hilton, AT&T Wireless, Tree Top, Polaroid, IBM, Lotus, MasterCard International, Eddie Bauer, all big 8 accounting firms, Yamaha, Rider's Digest. Expert in branding, positioning, strategy, market research, and marketing audits.

#34 Laura -- 17 years experience (former VP Marketing Taco Time), self employed 5 years. Representative clients: Wells Fargo Bank, Stock Pot Soups, KCPQ TV. Specialist in consumer marketing, with expertise in children's products. Past president of American Marketing Association.

#35 Terry -- 23 years experience (former agency owner), self employed 9 years. Representative clients: Boeing, Fluke, Microsoft, Data I/O, Door to Door Storage, Cucina! Cucina!, Consolidated Restaurants, Bogle & Gates, and more. Outstanding abilities in strategic planning, creative advertising direction, copy writing, and P.R.