Reid Davis

Wordsmith, Storyteller and Communications Consultant

United States

People generally want to communicate clearly. Instead, they often verbosely obfuscate, escalating into impenetrable obscurantism. (See what I mean?)

I can help.

With decades of experience—from editing a respected national magazine to working in the Fortune 500—I can help you get the point across. Perhaps you want to sell a product, service, personality or concept? Or maybe you want to rally employees around your mission, or convince key external audiences to come aboard?

To get there, you need focused, expert communication. In a nutshell, the right words in the right places.

Portfolio

Advertising

Agency: Presentation Partners
08/01/2017
Gallany Cosmetics Sales Teaser

Print document sent to qualified retail prospects, intended to lead to an in-depth conversation about carrying the brand.

Editorial

Men's Book Atlanta
03/01/2012
Ponce City Market

A preview of Atlanta's Ponce City Market development.

pastemagazine.com
02/27/2007
Norah Jones

On a music-video set just south of downtown Los Angeles, on an industrial strip trafficked by semis and surrounded by railbeds, a bewigged Norah Jones is dancing with a man in a tuxedo. Wait, make that a man in a form-fitting lime-green body stocking with a tuxedo pinned to his chest.

pastemagazine.com
10/26/2005
My Morning Jacket

(Pictured above [L-R]: My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster, Patrick Hallahan, Jim James, Two-Tone Tommy and Carl Broemel) I groan, but avoid rolling over (only one position-the back-works for sleeping on a moving bus.) And I decide not to get up to survey the damage; I'm on the uppermost bunk and in my groggy state will surely step on someone if I climb down.

pastemagazine.com
12/04/2004
Hem

This is the headquarters of Waveland Records and Hem Music, as well as the home of songwriter/keyboardist Dan Messé, his wife, Avra, and their almost two-year-old son, Reuben. As Dan, vocalist Sally Ellyson and guitarist/songwriters Gary Maurer and Steve Curtis circle around a patio table, a pregnant Avra sets out lunch inside for Reuben.

Media Relations

Agency: Shore Fire Media; Client: Great Speckled Dog records
08/21/2007
Over The Rhine - Artist Bio

To accompany its 2007 release "The Trumpet Child," long-running Cincinnati folk/pop act Over The Rhine commissioned this new band bio to be included in media kits used to market the band.

Agency: Shore Fire Media
9/1/2014
Dirty River Boys - 2014 artist bio

Press kit bio for the Dirty River Boys, band from El Paso, Texas, to promote its debut, self-titled album.

Marketing

A Divine Event
A Divine Event

Imagine an occasion where heaven arrives on a plate, arousing devilish cravings. It's sinfully sensational...treacherously tasty...mischievously mouthwatering...scandalously savory...so shamelessly scrumptious, you'll be sorely tempted to dive right in. All about the food... We feature divine design, smooth organization, and caring, attentive service when catering an event.

Agency: Presentation Partners
3/1/2016
Veru investor deck

Investor overview deck, demonstrating the value proposition and growth potential of a new food product startup.

Employee Communications