Company Overview

The Word Company is in the thinking business. We use clear thinking and powerful words to solve people's communications problems. The Word Company connects ideas with words, people with people, clients with their goals. From our virtual office, we use the power of knowledge and technology to produce: Creative ideas, powerful words, communications approaches, social marketing strategies, internet communications solutions, a wide range of information tools. The Word Company works for international clients, including Sandals Resorts, Parks Canada, national professional associations and others. We have a select group of clients for whom we do high quality work. For instance, the Association of Professional Engineers of New Brunswick (APENB), The Panel on Ecological Integrity, Literacy New Brunswick Inc., NB Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, Parks Canada, Sandals Resorts International, NB Forest Products Association, Opticians Association of Canada (OAC), Canada Post, Amulet Consulting Inc., Media Magic

Lane MacIntosh Writer and idea consultant Lane MacIntosh guides our company with his energy and vision. Clients benefit from his broad experience in government, business, marketing, promotion and all forms of media. Lane's approach is creatively straightforward. 'As a writer, I create and convey ideas; as an innovator, I make them happen.'

Susan Turner A seasoned and fluently bilingual communications consultant, Susan Turner has a rich range of professional expertise. Clients from industry and all levels of government have sought her services in the strategic planning, management and direction of public information programs, corporate communication programs and major media campaigns.

Armand Paul Armand Paul is a skillful writer and editor who developed his craft through 20 years as a CBC radio and television producer, performer, writer and journalist. An experienced speechwriter and publicist, he also functions as our senior editor and quality control specialist.

John Spurway John Spurway followed his UNB science degree with more than two decades of work in administration, finance, marketing and sales. Experience as a writer and theatre producer gives him an unusually diverse set of skills to apply to projects and project management. John's published writing credits include corporate material as well as humorous short stories.

Pierre Allain Pierre Allain's graphic design company gives visual realization to our creative work. An experienced user and teacher of digital software, hardware, and film output and design, Pierre offers a full spectrum of design services, from newspaper ads and annual reports to web pages and interactive CD-ROMs.

Sean Phinney Sean Phinney has made a special study of digital imaging, video production, web site development, 3-D modeling, and animation. His experience and expertise with numerous cutting-edge computer applications have already been applied for an impressive list of clients. Sean's skills are used when our clients require specialized web-related services.

Marc Normand Marc Normand is an experienced translator who uses his language training and knowledge of art and science to help our clients deliver their messages in French. He always seeks a translation that conveys every nuance of a client's message. Accuracy and clarity that's what Marc's translations are all about.

William E. Briggs, P. Eng. An electrical engineer with broad industry experience, Bill Briggs acts as technical advisor for The Word Company, ensuring that our use of computers and all high-tech communications systems is optimized to serve our clients. Usually surrounded by an astonishing array of computer equipment, Bill believes that the user should control the technology, not the other way around.

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Legal Name: The Word Company

Number of Employees: 8

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• Bilingual Capability

  The Word Company team has diverse talents and linguistic capabilities. Residing in Canada's only officially bilingual province, the company has honed the process of working with precision and clarity in English and French.

• Writing And Website Organization

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