Tag Archives: portent
Elizabeth Marsten // 20 Sep, 2013
The Amazing Pets of Portent
While we do love SEO, PPC, social, content, and Internet marketing in general, we’re more than that – we’re also people, people who love our pets. (I mean, we love them so much we built an entire Facebook app called the Kitten Moodinator.) So for this fun, furry, Friday post I present The Pets of… Read More
Copywriting Rebecca Bridge // 19 Mar, 2013
The Inbound Marketing Manifesto
Content strategists of the world unite! Have you heard? Content marketing is the future. I hear you saying to yourself, “But you’re an inbound marketer, Rebecca, isn’t that statement just a tad self-serving?” It’s not just me. Look at the spike in interest over the past two years: This is a conversation that’s being had… Read More
Internet Marketing Aviva Jorstad // 7 Mar, 2013
6 Reasons “No” Will Save Your Marketing Strategy
We live in a culture of YES. Positive reinforcement abounds. Grade school kids get awards simply for participating. Everyone is special. Encouragement is great, don’t get me wrong. Accolades are a big part of what motivates us in life. In the business world, however, this can translate into dangerous decision making. Fear of killing creativity,… Read More
Katie L Fetting // 30 Nov, 2012
The (Real) Life of Pi
Intentional or not, Ang Lee and his certain-to-be-Oscar-nominated movie have infringed on our copyright. Way before there was some weird kid in a turban floating around with a tiger, there was PORTENT, INC. Pi. And way, WAY before the weird turban tiger floating, we had a life. And we still do. So skip the multiplex… Read More
Elizabeth Marsten // 31 May, 2012
And So Are the Days of Our Tukwila Lives…
Today, Portent is moving to the Smith Tower. But before we can say hello to downtown Seattle, we have to say goodbye to Tukwila Life. If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “That’s Tukwila Life” – it’s the motto of the city of Tukwila, where Portent has made it’s home for the last ten years or… Read More
Bryden McGrath // 27 Feb, 2012
Ian Lurie Named to SEMPO Board of Directors
Portent, Inc. CEO Ian Lurie has been named to the 2012-2014 Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) Board of Directors. “I’m excited to be on the board with such a great group of search marketers,” Lurie said. “SEMPO’s done some great things for our industry, and I know we’ll be able to grow the organization.” Lurie… Read More
Ian Lurie // 8 Jun, 2011
A big month at Portent
I’m not much good at bragging about my company, but it’s only June 8th, and it’s been a big month for us. So, the highlights: New clients Full Circle hired Portent as their internet marketing agency as they expand beyond their Northwest base. We’ll be helping with overall strategy and tactics spanning the entire inbound… Read More