Maxwell
Erika Simms is currently the Vice President at Maxwell PR since August 2012, where Erika leads national PR and integrated marketing programs for large CPG brands in the health & wellness and natural foods space. Prior to this, Erika held the same title at Edelman from November 2007 to July 2012, working with the consumer team in Portland. Before that, Erika was a Principal at Conkling Fiskum & McCormick from 2005 to 2007, and an Account Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard from 1994 to 2002. Erika holds a degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations from Washington State University.
Maxwell
Maxwell is a creative agency that helps national consumer brands seize opportunities for growth and positive impact. Our work helps category leaders amplify their story, connect with consumers and reinforce their values through an integrated approach that considers brand storytelling, digital PR, content and influencer marketing, and paid advertising. We work with national consumer brands, often at significant pivot points of growth, to increase awareness, drive consumer engagement and strengthen loyalty. Current clients include Bob’s Red Mill, Dave's Killer Bread, McMenamins, Mountain House, Pacific Foods, Travel Oregon, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, and the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council. Independent and female-owned, Maxwell calls Portland, Ore., home. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, brand building and generating news headlines -- and have experience in CPG, hospitality or tourism -- we want to hear from you. Drop us an email with a little background about your experience, your passions and your interest in Maxwell, and include a resume with three of your best work samples to heythere@thinkmaxwell.com.