Client information for the media from Nancy Marshall Communications of Maine

Our Clients

Nancy Marshall Communications provides relevant, accurate, and timely information to journalists in the media, whether about news, sports, education, entertainment, or local communities. Our staff of publicists, copywriters and researchers is trained and ready to work with the media to provide story ideas, fact checking, background or relevant contacts.

Whether you’re a journalist looking for a photo, video clip or newsmaker for an interview, we’ll help you (and we will do our best to meet or beat your deadline!)

If you’re an organization looking for a publicity team to help you get the word out about your organization, we’d be happy to talk with you.


	Maine Office of Tourism FACTS \| NEWS RELEASES \| MEDIA KIT \| LOGOS \| CALENDAR (PDF) \| WEBSITE NMC has held the Marketing Services Contract for the Maine Office of Tourism since 1993. We create and implement annual strategic marketing communications programs for the Office of Tourism which complement the advertising, research and Internet programs that are carried out by other subcontractors. Our primary goal for the Office is to reach out to the travel media in order to garner 'unpaid' media coverage for Maine's tourism industry. We work closely with the industry and with the travel media to generate coverage. We send out monthly calendars of events, maintain the photo library, send out news releases on what's new in Maine, organize itineraries for travel journalists, and assist the Office of Tourism staff with everything from motor coach travel to special events and promotions.

	Skowhegan Savings FACTS \| LOGOS \| NEWS RELEASES \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Their team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services with integrity and putting the needs of our customers first. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures that personal and business banking customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Their nine Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan as well as locations in Fairfield, Madison, Belgrade, Dexter, Pittsfield, Norridgewock, and Bingham. NMC is handling Skowhegan's advertising, public relations, website and Internet marketing.

	Office of Business Development LOGOS \| WEBSITE The Office of Business Development, which is under the umbrella of the Department of Economic and Community Development, works to promote Maine as a great place to live, work and do business. DECD is responsible for much of the job creation throughout the state; from trade missions to block grants, their economic development programs, like Pine Tree Zones, provide the foundation for businesses to grow and help attract visitors to Maine.

	Saddleback Mountain FACTS \| LOGOS \| NEWS RELEASES \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE Saddleback Mountain is Maine's up and coming destination resort. It's a sleeping giant that's growing under the nurturing care of new ownership and management — an environmentally-focused family vigilant about preserving the area's unique rustic natural beauty while carefully crafting a 4-season resort and a first class ski and snowboarding mountain. Many improvements have already been made including a 46% increase in ski terrain, two new lifts and stunning base lodge - with more lifts and 30 trails to come. It's an honest alternative to today's large resorts. NMC is working on media relations initiatives with Saddleback.

	Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association FACTS \| LOGOS \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE The Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), founded in 1933, is a non-profit trade association that advocates on behalf of Maine-based, family-owned businesses licensed to distribute beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to Maine retailers, restaurants and bars certified to sell these products to consumers. The eight Maine distributors include Aroostook Beverage Company, Central Distributors, Federal Distributors, Maine Distributors, Nappi Distributors, National Distributors, Pine State Beverage Co. and Valley Distributors. MBWDA members operate under a state-based regulatory system that ensures products are consumed legally and responsibly. The association also supports numerous alcohol awareness initiatives to help Maine residents make responsible choices about drinking. NMC is coordinating MBWDA’s branding, public relations, community outreach and new website.

	Maine Children's Home The Maine Children’s Home, headquartered in Waterville, gives children and Maine families hope for the future and a chance at a better life. Its services include a Hague-accredited adoption program, outpatient counseling, an early education and care center, and a school program for teen parents. Its Christmas Program assists more than 1,600 less fortunate children from Bethel to Bath and East Millinocket to South Berwick each season. This is the only program that provides new clothing and new toys to Maine children for the holidays. The Children’s Home also provides more than 150 overnight summer camp scholarships to Maine children from low income families every year. NMC recently completed a five-year Marshall Plan and new website for the organization. We continue to work with the Children’s Home on Internet marketing initiatives including cost-per-click advertising and an e-newsletter.

	Northeast Charter & Tour WEBSITE Northeast Charter & Tour offers extensive passenger transportation services in Maine, New England and beyond. Based in Lewiston, Maine, the company offers a variety of group transportation vehicles ranging from passenger vans to their full 56-passenger charter buses. In addition to providing transportation for the Portland Sea Dogs and Lewiston Maineiacs, Northeast Charter & Tour also specializes in transportation service for casinos trips, fall foliage tours, business outings, plus airport and wedding transportation. Since 1999, Northeast Charter & Tour has been providing great customer service and continues to lead the way in efforts to “Go Green” and protect the environment. The company recently unveiled its latest 29-passenger hybrid coach that features clean-burn technology that produces cleaner air into the environment. The NMC team is proud to be “on board” for their latest business venture, a new website. The new and improved site will feature search engine optimization and more user-friendly features. Visitors will be able to request a quote, meet their bus driver and learn about the company’s vehicles and commitment to the environment.

	New England Outdoor Center WEBSITE New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) is a four-season resort located near Baxter State Park in northern Maine. Founders Matt and Wendy Polstein created the resort in 1982 and today the resort has a full range of activities and lodging options for individuals, families and organizations. Spanning three locations in western and northern Maine, NEOC boasts views of Mt. Katahdin and tailors experiences to suit adventure seekers looking for whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and more. Known for environmental stewardship, NEOC continues to distinguish itself as a leader in green lodging. In 2009, the resort added to their lodging accommodations by opening their Coveside guesthouses in Millinocket. Since building the guesthouses and with many other environmentally friendly features at the resort, NEOC has received certification through the state's Environmental Leader program. While Matt and Wendy continue to grow the resort and build houses, at NMC we’re thrilled to grab our tool box to build their new website. Our team has created a Web strategy and is in the process of building the site that will feature search engine optimization and easier navigation. NMC will also be a part of the NEOC’s ongoing Internet marketing efforts that will include constant keyword research, cost per click advertising and an e-newsletter.

	Maine MEP Maine MEP is a unique resource for manufacturing and its supply chain in Maine. MEP creates opportunities for Maine’s small and medium sized manufacturers by helping them become more efficient, productive and globally competitive. NMC handles press release distribution for Maine MEP.

	Maine Technology Institute MTI is a publicly financed, private, nonprofit organization created by the Legislature in 1999 that offers early-stage capital and commercialization assistance for the research and development of innovative technology-based projects that create new products, processes and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine. NMC creates their quarterly newsletter, The Innovator.

	Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. FACTS \| WEBSITE The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. is internationally regarded as the preeminent water trail organization in North America, stewarding, promoting, and providing access to canoe and kayak experiences along a 740-mile inland paddling trail tracing historic travel routes across New York, Vermont, southern Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. From its headquarters in Waitsfield, Vermont, the organization serves an international market of paddlers and is recognized as a model for water trail development and management. NMC has helped share the story of the NFCT through media relations initiatives targeted to regional and national outdoor and travel writers. NMC is also raising the profile of the NFCT website through search engine optimization.

NMC can help deliver your message at trade shows and media events, such as the Maine Media Marketplace, shown here.

NMC Creates Program to Promote Responsible Alcohol Consumption for Statewide Client
NMC worked with the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association to partner with Maine Olympian Julia Clukey to raise awareness about underage drinking PSA campaign.

UMF Announces Newly-Elected Officers

Nancy Marshall, principal of Nancy Marshall Communications elected Chairwoman of the UMF Board of Visitors.


	Maine Office of Tourism FACTS \| NEWS RELEASES \| MEDIA KIT \| LOGOS \| CALENDAR (PDF) \| WEBSITE NMC has held the Marketing Services Contract for the Maine Office of Tourism since 1993. We create and implement annual strategic marketing communications programs for the Office of Tourism which complement the advertising, research and Internet programs that are carried out by other subcontractors. Our primary goal for the Office is to reach out to the travel media in order to garner 'unpaid' media coverage for Maine's tourism industry. We work closely with the industry and with the travel media to generate coverage. We send out monthly calendars of events, maintain the photo library, send out news releases on what's new in Maine, organize itineraries for travel journalists, and assist the Office of Tourism staff with everything from motor coach travel to special events and promotions.

	Skowhegan Savings FACTS \| LOGOS \| NEWS RELEASES \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Their team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services with integrity and putting the needs of our customers first. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures that personal and business banking customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Their nine Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan as well as locations in Fairfield, Madison, Belgrade, Dexter, Pittsfield, Norridgewock, and Bingham. NMC is handling Skowhegan's advertising, public relations, website and Internet marketing.

	Office of Business Development LOGOS \| WEBSITE The Office of Business Development, which is under the umbrella of the Department of Economic and Community Development, works to promote Maine as a great place to live, work and do business. DECD is responsible for much of the job creation throughout the state; from trade missions to block grants, their economic development programs, like Pine Tree Zones, provide the foundation for businesses to grow and help attract visitors to Maine.

	Saddleback Mountain FACTS \| LOGOS \| NEWS RELEASES \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE Saddleback Mountain is Maine's up and coming destination resort. It's a sleeping giant that's growing under the nurturing care of new ownership and management — an environmentally-focused family vigilant about preserving the area's unique rustic natural beauty while carefully crafting a 4-season resort and a first class ski and snowboarding mountain. Many improvements have already been made including a 46% increase in ski terrain, two new lifts and stunning base lodge - with more lifts and 30 trails to come. It's an honest alternative to today's large resorts. NMC is working on media relations initiatives with Saddleback.

	Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association FACTS \| LOGOS \| ENEWS SIGNUP \| WEBSITE The Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), founded in 1933, is a non-profit trade association that advocates on behalf of Maine-based, family-owned businesses licensed to distribute beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to Maine retailers, restaurants and bars certified to sell these products to consumers. The eight Maine distributors include Aroostook Beverage Company, Central Distributors, Federal Distributors, Maine Distributors, Nappi Distributors, National Distributors, Pine State Beverage Co. and Valley Distributors. MBWDA members operate under a state-based regulatory system that ensures products are consumed legally and responsibly. The association also supports numerous alcohol awareness initiatives to help Maine residents make responsible choices about drinking. NMC is coordinating MBWDA’s branding, public relations, community outreach and new website.

	Maine Children's Home The Maine Children’s Home, headquartered in Waterville, gives children and Maine families hope for the future and a chance at a better life. Its services include a Hague-accredited adoption program, outpatient counseling, an early education and care center, and a school program for teen parents. Its Christmas Program assists more than 1,600 less fortunate children from Bethel to Bath and East Millinocket to South Berwick each season. This is the only program that provides new clothing and new toys to Maine children for the holidays. The Children’s Home also provides more than 150 overnight summer camp scholarships to Maine children from low income families every year. NMC recently completed a five-year Marshall Plan and new website for the organization. We continue to work with the Children’s Home on Internet marketing initiatives including cost-per-click advertising and an e-newsletter.

	Northeast Charter & Tour WEBSITE Northeast Charter & Tour offers extensive passenger transportation services in Maine, New England and beyond. Based in Lewiston, Maine, the company offers a variety of group transportation vehicles ranging from passenger vans to their full 56-passenger charter buses. In addition to providing transportation for the Portland Sea Dogs and Lewiston Maineiacs, Northeast Charter & Tour also specializes in transportation service for casinos trips, fall foliage tours, business outings, plus airport and wedding transportation. Since 1999, Northeast Charter & Tour has been providing great customer service and continues to lead the way in efforts to “Go Green” and protect the environment. The company recently unveiled its latest 29-passenger hybrid coach that features clean-burn technology that produces cleaner air into the environment. The NMC team is proud to be “on board” for their latest business venture, a new website. The new and improved site will feature search engine optimization and more user-friendly features. Visitors will be able to request a quote, meet their bus driver and learn about the company’s vehicles and commitment to the environment.

	New England Outdoor Center WEBSITE New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) is a four-season resort located near Baxter State Park in northern Maine. Founders Matt and Wendy Polstein created the resort in 1982 and today the resort has a full range of activities and lodging options for individuals, families and organizations. Spanning three locations in western and northern Maine, NEOC boasts views of Mt. Katahdin and tailors experiences to suit adventure seekers looking for whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and more. Known for environmental stewardship, NEOC continues to distinguish itself as a leader in green lodging. In 2009, the resort added to their lodging accommodations by opening their Coveside guesthouses in Millinocket. Since building the guesthouses and with many other environmentally friendly features at the resort, NEOC has received certification through the state's Environmental Leader program. While Matt and Wendy continue to grow the resort and build houses, at NMC we’re thrilled to grab our tool box to build their new website. Our team has created a Web strategy and is in the process of building the site that will feature search engine optimization and easier navigation. NMC will also be a part of the NEOC’s ongoing Internet marketing efforts that will include constant keyword research, cost per click advertising and an e-newsletter.

	Maine MEP Maine MEP is a unique resource for manufacturing and its supply chain in Maine. MEP creates opportunities for Maine’s small and medium sized manufacturers by helping them become more efficient, productive and globally competitive. NMC handles press release distribution for Maine MEP.

	Maine Technology Institute MTI is a publicly financed, private, nonprofit organization created by the Legislature in 1999 that offers early-stage capital and commercialization assistance for the research and development of innovative technology-based projects that create new products, processes and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine. NMC creates their quarterly newsletter, The Innovator.

	Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. FACTS \| WEBSITE The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. is internationally regarded as the preeminent water trail organization in North America, stewarding, promoting, and providing access to canoe and kayak experiences along a 740-mile inland paddling trail tracing historic travel routes across New York, Vermont, southern Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. From its headquarters in Waitsfield, Vermont, the organization serves an international market of paddlers and is recognized as a model for water trail development and management. NMC has helped share the story of the NFCT through media relations initiatives targeted to regional and national outdoor and travel writers. NMC is also raising the profile of the NFCT website through search engine optimization.