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“I have received a lot of positive feedback from those who saw the BizLife Article. The process and the product turned out well!”

Ricky Touchstone
Sr. Project Manager
Frank L. Blum Construction Company
Portfolio
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Copywriting
NCFI Gets Direct With Promotional Copy for Trade Show
  NCFI needed punchy copy for a CD jewel case that will be handed out at an upcoming national trade show. The trick was telling their story in 150 words!
  Click here to read the full text.
  Click here to learn more about NCFI Polyurethanes.
 
Magazine Articles
Boat Builders Build Workforce with New Community College Program
  This article is reprinted here with permission of North Carolina Boating Lifestyle Magazine, which caters to powerboaters in North Carolina. Visit www.ncboatinglifestyle.com to learn more about this magazine.
  See the full article about the boatbuilding program here.
  Click here to visit NC Boating Lifestyle Magazine!
 
Center for Visual Arts Article
  The Center for Visual Arts in Greensboro is the spotlight of this article featured in the January, 2008 issue of Latitude Magazine.
  Click here to read the full story about the CVA.
  Click here to read more about Latitude Magazine
 
Germanton Art Gallery and Winery Feature Article
  In this Latitude Magazine article, I write about the Germanton Art Gallery and Winery -- a fascinating place worth seeking out.
  Click here to read the full article on the Germanton Winery and Art Gallery.
  Click here to learn more about Latitude Magazine.
 
Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem in Mount Airy
  In this feature story, I showcase mystery novel writer Jane Tesh's work. It was a fun piece to write, partially because I've got a mystery novel manuscript in the desk drawer. (Don't we all?)
  Click here to read the full article on Jane Tesh, Mystery Writer
  Click here to learn more about Latitude Magazine.
 
Outsider Artist and National Personality C.B. Tatum Featured
  One of my favorite things about this feature article on C.B. Tatum is his compliment. C.B. Tatum said that of all the magazines who have featured him -- including Southern Living -- mine was the best.
  Click here to read the full story on C.B. Tatum.
  Click here to learn more about Latitude Magazine.
 
Sample Feature Article
  This is a feature article on a unique gallery in Greensboro. Latitude Magazine graciously allowed it to be showcased here. Visit their website to learn more about the regional publication: www.latitudemagazine.com
  Click here to read the full article.
  Visit this site to learn more about the gallery.
 
Using Magazine Articles To Generate Interest
  Article on the renovation of the Single Sisters House, Campus of Salem Academy and College.
  Click here to read the full article.
  Visit Frank L. Blum to see more of their fantastic projects.
 
Wanda Urbanska a Cover Girl for Latitude Magazine
  PBS Simple Living host Wanda Urbanska remodeled her house in a "Green" way. The March feature showcases her house -- and the work that went into the project.
  CLick here to read the full article on the green remodel.
 
Media Releases
Raleigh’s Favorite Independent Bookstore Celebrates Independence Day Early
  Dickey Eason's self-published book on his break-through marketing study needed more publicity than what a local bookstore was planning, so we launched a full publicity campaign. Dickey's second book is due out this fall.
  Click here to read the full release.
  Click here to learn more about Dickey Eason's fascinating study and buy a book!
 
Newsletters
Harry McDaniel’s Redbird Sculpture Designed to Tease and Please the Eye
  For about two years, Wharton Communications wrote and edited text for the Raleigh Arts Commission's quarterly newsletter. This is a sample of the short, punchy articles included in the non-profit's publication.
  Click here to read the full article.
 
Online Marketing
Rally Mayberry and Poker Run
  White Sulphur Springs sends out a monthly e-blast to people who have expressed interest in the mountain community. The goal of this type of piece was to increase awareness of events and happenings in the surrounding community -- and encourage site visits.
  Click here to read the full article.
  Click here to learn more about White Sulphur Springs.
 
Website Content
Armchair Tours Website Content
  Eden Street Software created these fantastic interactive tours of historic districts for Charleston, Savannah, St. Augustine, New Orleans, and the lighthouses of the United States. I wrote copy for all the CDs in addition to the website content.
  Click here to learn more about Eden Street Software's products, Armchair Tours.
 
Bloomsbury Estates Website Content
  Ulanguzi Advertising contracted Wharton Communications to write for their client, the developer of an upscale condo development set in a trendy part of Raleigh. I also wrote coordinated collateral branding materials like the brochures and sales literature.
  Visit Bloomsbury Estates by clicking here.
 
Frank L. Blum Construction Company Gets a New Website
  I really enjoyed working on this content for Frank L. Blum Construction Company's new website. Atlantic Webworks developed the site.
  Click here to see Frank L. Blum Construction Company's new site.
 
Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas Gets Updated Website
  This was a total overhaul of the MHACC's site. Atlantic Webworks developed the site, and I wrote the content. Ellis Fields, the Executive Director, was fabulous to work with on this project.
  Visit the site by clicking on the MHACC link.
 
NCFI Launches New Corporate Site
  Nationally known NCFI launched its new corporate website. Wharton Communications wrote the content.
  Visit NCFI's new corporate website by clicking here.
 
NCFI's Insulation Division Launches New Site
  NCFI's insulation division launched its own website showcasing two spray foam insulation products, Insulstar and SeaLite.
  Click here to visit NCFI's insulation site.
 
Roofing Division of NCFI Launches New Site
  NCFI's roofing division wanted to promote its full line of spray foam roofing systems. NCFI hired Wharton Communications to write the site's content.
  Click here to visit the new roofing site for NCFI.