Great Blue Communications
Writing. Editing. Communications Strategy.
(416) 209-1339
Great Blue can help you:
Monta Johnson, President and Founder
Monta is passionate about creating content that makes companies shine. A former journalist, she spent two decades in senior roles with some of the world’s largest PR agencies. Monta has a flair for translating complex concepts into clear language, and she has deep experience as a communications strategist. She is a skilled project manager with an eye for detail and a focus on delivering excellent client service.
Monta brings quality, experience and wisdom to every assignment. That’s the Great Blue way.
Messaging
It’s crucial that your clients, prospects, employees and other audiences understand what you do, what you have to offer, and what you stand for. But before you can tell your story to the world, you need to be clear about what you want to say. Great Blue can help.
We will take you through a step-by-step process resulting in a set of well-articulated, substantive, specific key messages that will form the building blocks of your narrative.
Messaging
It’s crucial that your clients, prospects, employees and other audiences understand what you do, what you have to offer, and what you stand for. But before you can tell your story to the world, you need to be clear about what you want to say. Great Blue can help.
We will take you through a step-by-step process resulting in a set of well-articulated, substantive, specific key messages that will form the building blocks of your narrative.
Communications Planning
A strategic plan is the best way to map out where you want to be. We have helped countless companies like yours to find their way, and we can help you, too.
We begin with your objectives and, from there, build a strategy that incorporates a mix of tactics customized for you. We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. With Great Blue, you will have access to senior strategic thinking and ideas developed specifically for you.
Whether you are looking for a plan for content, crisis communications or media relations, talk to us. We have the wisdom and experience you’re looking for.
Communications Planning
A strategic plan is the best way to map out where you want to be. We have helped countless companies like yours to find their way, and we can help you, too.
We begin with your objectives and, from there, build a strategy that incorporates a mix of tactics customized for you. We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. With Great Blue, you will have access to senior strategic thinking and ideas developed specifically for you.
Whether you are looking for a plan for content, crisis communications or media relations, talk to us. We have the wisdom and experience you’re looking for.
Writing
We get it: you’re busy and your team is tapped. But you still need your written content to make you look amazing. The solution: outsource your writing to Great Blue.
Whether it’s a bio of your newest team member, a blog post or LinkedIn piece on behalf of your CEO, a customer newsletter, a white paper, or any other materials, we’ve got your back.
We deliver exceptional written content, on time and on budget, to agencies and clients.
Writing
We get it: you’re busy and your team is tapped. But you still need your written content to make you look amazing. The solution: outsource your writing to Great Blue.
Whether it’s a bio of your newest team member, a blog post or LinkedIn piece on behalf of your CEO, a customer newsletter, a white paper, or any other materials, we’ve got your back.
We deliver exceptional written content, on time and on budget, to agencies and clients.
Editing
Do you have an article or other copy that you’re not happy with? A critical piece of content that you want to get just right before it goes to a client? Trust Great Blue to edit it for you.
We offer a quick turnaround time on copy editing and proofreading, and we will take on emergency jobs if you need something done in a hurry.
We also offer more substantive editing and re-writing services. Let our professional, experienced editor’s eye add polish and sparkle to your copy.
Editing
Do you have an article or other copy that you’re not happy with? A critical piece of content that you want to get just right before it goes to a client? Trust Great Blue to edit it for you.
We offer a quick turnaround time on copy editing and proofreading, and we will take on emergency jobs if you need something done in a hurry.
We also offer more substantive editing and re-writing services. Let our professional, experienced editor’s eye add polish and sparkle to your copy.
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Words and Ideas
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