 |

Jim's Chamber of
Commerce Blog
Call 847.475.9724
Grotto Communications, Inc.,
Evanston, IL
|
 |
Profiles
Kimberly Pierceall
Prez and Founder of Grotto Communications, Inc.
Kim Pierceall is always interested in what moves people — from energizing people to dance waaaay back when she was a DJ to guiding visitors through an online experience as a web developer.
No matter the medium, she finds the most effective way to communicate important info. She founded Grotto Communications to bring the principles of Integrated Marketing Communications to companies of all shapes and sizes.
Areas of Expertise
- Web, Internet
architecture, site design/redesign, content, style guides, search engine optimization, email campaigns
- Print
design/layout, publishing, advertising, copy writing, production
- Strategic Planning
marketing plans, strategy development, mission statements, budgeting, organizational consulting
- Communications
writing, editing, public relations, presentations, key messages, manuals
- Marketing
focus groups, usability studies, marketing plans, branding/style guides, copy writing
- Events
event planning, presentations, booth/display materials, tchotchkie design
- Other Passions
mosaics, writing, music, film, t'ai chi
Education
- Graduate
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Certificate of Achievement in Applied Leadership for Professionals
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Undergraduate
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, and University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
|
 |

James Marsh
Vice President, Grotto Communications, Inc.
Jim Marsh takes abstract visions and finds ways to make them real. Whether the mission was urban farming, national hunger relief or technological innovation, Jim applied his creative business sense for great results. He defines, creates and activates projects from a mere idea to a fully organized operation.
Areas of Expertise
- Web, Internet
content and architecture, search engine optimization, email campaigns
- Print
buying, advertising, fulfillment
- Strategic Planning
mission/vision statements, strategy development, management training
- Marketing
focus groups, usability studies, direct mail, copy writing
- Operations
distribution, project management, team building and management, database design and management, training
- Events
event planning, exhibits, presentations, networking
- Sales
recruiting, sales training
- Other Passions
writing an opera, cycling, music
Education
- Undergraduate
Shimer College, Waukegan, IL
- Certificate in Business Administration
University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
< return to About Us
|
 |
|