Trilix
Makayla Tendall Smith is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in digital marketing and journalism. Currently serving as the Digital Communications Manager at Trilix since February 2019, Makayla has developed and managed content marketing strategies, social media advertising, and SEO-optimized content across various platforms. Prior roles include Senior Communications Specialist and Communications Specialist at Trilix, Community Content Specialist at The Des Moines Register, and Enterprise/In-Depth Reporter at The Gazette | Cedar Rapids. Makayla's background also includes leadership positions at the Iowa State Daily, where skills in training reporters and managing content were honed. A graduate of Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Makayla holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
Trilix
From accounts to creative, the 50 professionals of Trilix make it our mission to fuse passion with purpose for our clients. In our downtown Des Moines office, we dig deep to produce extraordinary results each and every day. Our philosophy is encompassed by our name — Trilix — a Latin word meaning three intertwined threads. Each of these threads represents one of the core values upon which our company was founded — relationships, strategy and creativity. We believe that it takes all three elements to produce greatness. Our client roster includes brands of all shapes and sizes. We don’t specialize in one type of work. Instead, we gather insights from a wide range of industries to make a tangible difference for our clients. We employ professionals who are well-versed in all aspects of marketing, including video, programming, writing and design, to give our clients an integrated approach. We stay current with the latest marketing trends so that we can use the most effective methods to shape brands and deliver messaging.