Merilee K.
PR, Public Relations, Press Release, Communications, Writer, Branding
As the media placement examples provided demonstrate, I’m a senior-level publicity and PR specialist known for helping companies and brands -- and the visionary thought leaders behind them -- break through the news-scape noise and earn top-tier press coverage that drives meaningful results. With an MBA, deep industry insight, and proud affiliations including the Entrepreneur Magazine Leadership Network (and formerly the Forbes Business Council), I specialize in crafting and executing high-impact PR campaigns that align precisely with client goals, whether that's increasing personal, product or corporate brand visibility; building marketplace credibility; boosting SEO (including AI feeds); fueling business growth via media-driven validation and authority; and other key publicity objectives. ------------------------------------------- Key Qualifications & Strengths: *** 20+ years of proven PR success, with deep expertise across digital, print, and broadcast media *** Strong media relationships with editors, journalists, and producers across global outlets *** Extensive experience promoting thought leadership and elevating client visibility, credibility, and authority *** My own byline articles have appeared on over 500 media platforms *** Demonstrated results enhancing SEO, brand trust, and lead generation through earned media *** Guaranteed media placements available (when scope aligns) Let’s Talk!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4.6k
$4.6k in the last 6 months
Across 33 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 11% in TV Broadcasting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #10TV Advertising80 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 13%🇺🇸#6 of 44
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