Committed to building your renown, not ours.
Renown Marketing Communications uses words—whether written or spoken by you, us or the media—to support your goals of driving sales, increasing visibility, establishing greater credibility or minimizing the effects of negative situations. For us, it’s all about public relations (PR), content development and marketing communications that builds, sustains and enhances our clients’ reputation and success.
Our work speaks for itself. Check out our portfolio and writing samples to see for yourself.
Renown Marketing has been integral to the success of Saint Thomas Academy’s marketing and development since 2007. With an intimate familiarity of the Academy’s brand and culture, skilled writing and years of experience working with the media, Renown Marketing is a versatile, responsive player on my team.
Working with Renown Marketing, our marketing is the best it’s ever been. We’re more organized now, which has helped us accomplish more. We’ve also gained visibility in our geographic markets, within our industry and in the broader Twin Cities community that has supported our reputation and business.
I’ve known Amy for years, and she is one of those rare individuals who is a solo consultant by choice vs. by force. Amy is one of the best independent writers and media relations professionals I know. I’d wholeheartedly endorse her for any job requiring an experienced sole practitioner.
Renown Marketing has been a valuable resource to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for the past couple of years. Amy is a consummate professional – I can always trust her to treat our donors, clients and executives with the utmost respect and confidentiality. She delivers well-written personal profiles and fundraising appeals within our often-tight production schedules.
Renown Marketing (Amy) has brought incredible exposure and professionalism to our company and team the past several years. Her work is amazing! Each year our business grows. Amy is a huge part of this! She’s become an expert in capturing our brand and how we want our message out there. That kind of partner is invaluable!
Our areas of expertise:
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Marketing communications planning and implementation
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Content development and copywriting (see writing samples)
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Channel marketing
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Brand definition
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Public relations /publicity
Why do you need Renown Marketing on your team?
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We’re experienced in diverse skills and industries, and nimble enough to meet your specific needs
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Our writing conveys your messages creatively and succinctly, effectively moving people to action
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We lend profound insight and strategy to your team
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Our responsiveness and dedication ensure you meet your deadlines
Take a look at our portfolio to learn more about what we do.
Our Principal
Amy (Lewis) Nugent has been assisting corporations and nonprofit organizations with their marketing communications and public relations needs since 1991. She founded Renown Marketing Communications in April 2000, and has since handled strategic planning, marketing communications, media relations, trade show and event marketing, social media, and collateral writing and production for companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, building and construction, nonprofit, education and financial services.
Previously, Amy was with the public relations agencies of Padilla Speer Beardsley (now Padilla) and The Rowland Company, serving clients including 3M, Mr. Coffee® coffeemakers, HealthPartners, the Metrodome, Southdale Center and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Amy truly loves writing, whether freelance articles for magazines, ghost-written bylines, white papers, case studies, annual reports, fundraising appeals, blogs or website content. She has amassed a hulking portfolio of writing work completed on behalf of clients in her 30 years.
Amy has lent her communications expertise on a volunteer basis to the Old Salem Shrine, the Elko New Market Chamber of Commerce, Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs) and Food for his Children. She is an avid runner who participates in many races each year, and for five years headed up the running meetup she founded, Your Pace of Mine Running Group. She is a fundraiser and ambassador for Project Purple, which funds pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid. She ran the 2021 Chicago Marathon on the Project Purple team and raised more than $15,000. In 2020 amid COVID-19 race cancelations, she was co-director of the Milltown Marathon, a home-grown, in-person race for a limited field.
Prior to receiving her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and communications from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Amy graduated from the Fundación Ortega & Gasset, Toledo, Spain, in international studies.