Strategic communicator for complex organizations

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I help you create and activate communications plans for the many audiences you serve to inform, build trust, and drive action.

More About Katie

What I offer

I bring a marketing and digital mindset to communications for public organizations and nonprofits. This means not just getting information out, but implementing a cross-channel strategy that builds trust and drives action.

Communications Planning

I create communications plans that address your audiences’ needs, support your goals, and compel people to act, while accounting for digital factors like SEO, AI, and conversions.

Writing & Editing

I help your team execute on communications plans by writing and editing copy for various formats and channels, including email, social, webpages, blogs, print collateral, and case studies.

Messaging

I identify what sets your brand or service apart and help you communicate it clearly and effectively through your most important channels.

What clients say

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    “With Katie, you're guaranteed insightful recommendations, eye for detail, and a seamless collaboration. Our team always feels confident and at ease when we have Katie on board."

    Stacy Carr
    Founding Partner, Magenta Creative

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    "Katie is quick to understand the needs of the business and consistently delivers content that is on-brand and on-target to create meaningful connections and support growth."

    Ayme Zemke
    Chief Client Officer, Beehive Strategic Communication

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    “Katie is smart, strategic and collaborative. She has exceeded our expectations and delivered superb content that aligns with the business goals, overall campaign, brand voice and timeline. Her quality of work is exceptional and the team loves working with her!"

    Kate Simek
    Founder & Fractional CMO, FortyFiveTwelve

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    "We worked with Katie for several years to help articulate our story and advise on our content strategy. As a company of executive marketing consultants, we have a very high bar for content. Katie consistently delivered above that bar. "

    Jennifer Zick
    Founder & CEO, Authentic

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    “I have been so impressed with Katie’s ability to act as player/coach, helping us develop a more mature approach to content strategy by showing us what good content development looks like through consistent, trustworthy execution."

    David Annis
    Co-Founder, Parallax

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    "Able to tackle complex topics and make them approachable for any audience, we're able to trust Katie to handle the content process - start to finish - while interfacing with our clients with utmost professionalism."

    Ryan Ruud
    Founder & CEO, Lake One

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    "At a complex healthcare technology organization, Katie was able to help refine our company's brand strategy and bring it to life through the creation and execution of a smart content strategy. I'm impressed at Katie's ability to understand the big picture, as well as execute tactics that show results."

    Kesah Schmitt
    Co-CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, Bust Out

Who I work with

I specialize in working with complex organizations that support the public good, whether that's a school district, local government, public agency, library, university, or nonprofit.

Communications teams

I act as an extension of your communications, marketing, or content team, helping you strategize, plan, and produce communications.

Leadership

I work closely with organizational leaders to provide communications counsel on complex topics, leadership messages, and brand positioning.

Branding & design agencies

I partner with branding, design, and communications agencies that need a trusted strategist and writer for client projects.

Let’s work together

Interested in discussing how I can support your organization? Complete the form or email me at katie@stadtcommunications.com. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a time to connect.