Our Work

Carlson Communications has worked to promote the success of  the City of Portland’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, public relations for two “green” Hilton hotels in the Northwest and marketing efforts for the three-day festival celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 2001 visit to Portland.

We've also worked with every kind of media, large or small, traditional or online. These include the national television networks ABC, NBC and CBS; national newspapers and magazines from The New York Times to Travel+Leisure; and local television, radio and print publications in the Portland, Seattle and Boise markets.

The National Crittenton Foundation in the Christian Science Monitor

A second piece on the alleged Gloucester, MA "pregnancy pact," by Carlson Communications client The National Crittenton Foundation.

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 10:06PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Consider the perspective of pregnant teenagers

Carlson Communications' client The National Crittenton Foundation made the news last Sunday in the Oregonian with this interesting and forthright opinion piece, authored by the foundation's president, Jeannette Pai-Espinosa.

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 04:44PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Portland's Olio United in the news

One of my favorite boutiques just happens to also be a client. Olio United opened in the super-hip SE Water Avenue near clarklewis restaurant last year, and already they are making their mark by knowing well and truly where their wares come from--and how they are produced. Check out this article in the Portland Tribune to learn more...and stop by to see the great fashion and housewares if you are in the neighborhood.

Here's a tip: the next-door Bakery Bar makes a mean dessert, too.

Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 02:34PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

One more article with yours truly

These days, it seems everyone wants to talk about green jobs and green business. Let's hope those jobs and that business materializes for Oregon and the country.

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 01:34PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Article on greenwashing in the Portland Tribune

Here's an interesting article with a quote from yours truly (sorry, I can't resist self-promotion) about some of the legal implications of greenwashing.

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 02:02PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Adam Klugman in the Portland Tribune

Here's a link to a front-page story in the Portland Tribune, about Carlson Communication's client Adam Klugman and his ongoing effort to reshape the Democratic Party's national brand.

Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10:21AM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

KPOJ interview: Branding the Democrats

Check out our client Adam Klugman's interview on what it will take to re-brand the Democratic Party by subscribing to the podcast of the November 15 interview.

Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:28PM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Portland Tribune on Project Homeless Connect

Here's a recent story by the Portland Tribune about Project Homeless Connect. Carlson Communications helped promote the one-day event, which linked homeless families with needed services.

Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:25AM by Registered CommenterLeslie Carlson | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint