Founded in 2002, the agency has mastered the art of storytelling, tapping into the deep and basic human love for exciting stories to nurture relationships with target audiences. Leveraging extensive experience in storytelling, the agency works with clients throughout its novel 3 “P” process to deliver exciting stories. Wordwrite’s 3 “P” process includes a plan, a pyramid, and PESO (a content sharing model).
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the PR, and communications agency specializes in crisis communications, employee communications, inbound marketing, investor communications, media relations, and media coaching. Other specialties include executive communications, social media, web development, creative services, public relations, business storytelling, digital marketing, graphic design, and content development.
Being an award-winning agency, highlighting the winning team and key awards provides insight into the agency’s high standing.
WordWrite’s Team
#1. Paul Furiga ,President & Chief Storyteller
As the founder of WordWrite, Paul Furiga vouches for storytelling as the best way to deliver PR results. Having first learned the art of storytelling at Miami University of Ohio, the award-winning storyteller honed the art of writing and editing stories during his two-decade-long journalist career.
The avid storyteller is passionate about teaching and mentoring. And, at WordWrite, the PR pro takes a proactive approach to teach, mentor and encourage young professionals. To give back to society, Furiga is active within his church community and serves as a board member to several non-profits.
#2. Brenda Furiga, Vice President
Overseeing all matters on administration, financial management, and human resources, Brenda Furiga is the go-to professional at WordWrite. With more than a decade of marketing experience, working with businesses in Washington, D.C., and Cincinnati, the vice-president brings a wealth of experience and insight to the running of WordWrite.
In her free time, Furiga leads young kids in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd conducted at St. John Neumann Church. As well, the marketing pro volunteers in the church’s finance committee and serves as a Eucharistic minister.
#3. Jeremy Church, Partner & Vice President
Joining WordWrite in 2011, Jeremy Church secured a partner position and a spot on the agency’s executive leadership team in 2016. Following the promotion, the PR pro took the VP position as well as the responsibility for daily oversight over key marketing operations including client retention, profitability, and growth.
At the same time, Church focuses on the growth(both personal and professional) of WordWrite’s team members. Through the marketer’s insights WordWrite’s team develops unique solutions to challenges that they face in their day-to-day operations. To achieve the best results for clients,Church supervises account leaders ensuring the development of marketing strategies that align with PR best practices.
Previously, Church helped establish Burns White LLC attorneys as thought leaders, and managed the firm’s social media activities and the firm’s website. Church has also managed print advertising and media relations for nationally-celebrated music theatre, Pittsburgh CLO.
Notable Awards
WordWrite’s unique storytelling strategy has helped share client’s untold stories ,earning the agency numerous industry awards.
#1. 2021 Awards
Most recently, the agency secured PRSA Renaissance Awards in two categories, namely in the digital campaign and content marketing category. The award-winning campaigns related to promoting the importance of small wealth management firms via inbound marketing, and an email marketing campaign to drive brand engagement for Caliente Pizza, respectively.
#2. 2020 Awards
In 2020, WordWrite secured Expertise’s mention as being one of the best marketing agencies within Pittsburgh.