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Barer Communications

a boutique communications agency

Breaking through the noise

Content, media relations, and broader public relations for entrepreneurs, startups and established brands

SERVICES

Content Creation

Media Relations

Public Relations 

blog posts

website content

press releases

news rooms

pitch decks

analyst presentations

top-tier media coverage:

Adweek, AP, Bloomberg BusinessWeek,, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Dow Jones, Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune, IBD, NPR, NBC, NYT, Reuters, TechCrunch, USA Today, WINE SPECTATOR, WSJ,, ZDNet & many more

positioning entrepreneurs and companies as thought-leaders through messaging, MEDIA coverage, social, speAking, engagements & awards

WORK

AUTHORITY MAGAZINE & THRIVE GLOBAL 3.4.19 & 3.9.19

Big ideas that might change the world with Everybody Water

CLICKZ, 12.20.18

How to regain control of your brand on Amazon from rogue sellers

CLICKZ, 11.28.18

Tips for using influencers in your Amazon holiday strategy

TECHREPUBLIC, 11.19.18

12 operations roles with the greatest IT skills shortages, and how to fill them

PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL, 11.10.18

Bellevue startup Polyverse gives computers human-like resilience

LINUX INSIDER, 7.19.18

Google adds Kubernetes to rebranded cloud marketplace

INTERNET RETAILER, 7.11.18

How to make the most of Amazon Prime Day 2018

MEDIA POST, 5.2.18

4 best practices for protecting, positioning your brand on online marketplaces

EYE ON SUN VALLEY, 2.28.18
Interview on Ketchum Innovation Center, Episode 6

FORBES, 9.8.17
Five ways to keep your remote team thriving

CHIGAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL, 8.30.18

How to prepare your Chicago Booth MBA application

Forbes, 8.8.17
It's time to squash the leader vs. doer mindset: today's effective leaders require both

U.S. News & World Report, 7.25.17
You don't need an elite b-school for an MBA to pay off

LOS ANGELES Business Journal, 4.26.17
5 MBA application strategies for UCLA Anderson and USC Marshall

Forbes, 4.25.17
Harvard Law School's moneyball moment

TESTIMONIALS

Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start
Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start
Leigh was instrumental in positioning etailz, Inc. as an eCommerce trailblazer, thought leader, and best of breed business model among key influencers. We worked with Leigh through multiple stages of growth until our 2016 acquisition and strongly recommend her smart, strategic approach to public relations.

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.

Leigh was instrumental in positioning etailz, Inc. as an eCommerce trailblazer, thought leader, and best of breed business model among key influencers. We worked with Leigh through multiple stages of growth until our 2016 acquisition and strongly recommend her smart, strategic approach to public relations

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.
Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start
Leigh was instrumental in positioning etailz, Inc. as an eCommerce trailblazer, thought leader, and best of breed business model among key influencers. We worked with Leigh through multiple stages of growth until our 2016 acquisition and strongly recommend her smart, strategic approach to public relations.

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.

Leigh has in-depth knowledge and expertise in delivering top-notch media results and communications counsel. Her media prowess in working with local, regional and national media is a vital and valuable asset to clients interested in elevating their profile among target audiences. Partnering with Leigh on shared clients is always a trusted, seamless and highly professional partnership that always leads to success on behalf of our clients.

Erica Perez, Owner Perez Public Relations

Leigh is dedicated, passionate and a pleasure to work with. She has incredible creative energies and a refreshing idealism tempered only enough to accomplish what needs to be done. She is very capable, focused and effective.

Anne Doyle, eCommerce & Marketing Professional, Microsoft Perez Public Relations

ABOUT LEIGH

Leigh Barer is a results-oriented communications expert with deep experience helping to position companies as market leaders.

Prior to launching Barer Communications, Leigh oversaw public relations and marketing in Seattle-based, venture-backed start-ups where she developed and executed strategies to introduce, brand and position companies as leaders in their respective markets. Earlier, she worked on a diverse range of clients at The Rockey Company (Hill+Knowlton Strategies) in the business, public and nonprofit sectors.

Leigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from Seattle University. She spends her play time outside hiking and snowshoeing in the majestic mountains of Idaho.

PORTFOLIO

b2b technology
Apple
Express Metrix (acquired)*
Flatfile
LiquidPlanner*
Netmotion Wireless
Norcom Networks

Pivotal Corp. (acquired)*
Tely Labs*

see robotics & security

banking, finance & venture capital

5B Investments, LLC
Concur Technologies
Dain Bosworth, Inc.
Designer Fund
Northwest Venture Associates
King Miller Barrios & Boe Investments at
RBC Wealth Management

beauty, fashion, art & lifestyle
Artocracy.org
Brooks Sports, Inc.
First Avenue Contemporary Gallery
MSN Shopping
www.Spa1221.com
SQN Sport

consumer technology
iCPooch
Point.com

design, construction & real estate
Headwater Capital

Idaho Mountain Builders
LMN Architects
Ramsay Solutions

digital marketing

aQuantive (acquired for $6B)
Metia*

e-commerce

Blutag

etailz, Inc. (acquired)

economic development
Ketchum Innovation Center

education
Barer Institute
Capella University
Discover Technology (STEM Revolution)
Stratus Admissions Counseling

entertainment & sports
Gorge Amphitheatre

Seattle Mariners

Ticketmaster Northwest

Walking Out film

environment
The SeaDoc Society

food, beverage & hospitality
Distilled Resources, Inc.
Lowell-Hunt Catering
Sun Valley Resort
Stay Alfred
Zone Diet

government
Washington State DOT

health & senior services
Benevia
Check Your Boobies (CanCan, Rivkin Ctr.)
Orahealth
Overlake Hospital Emergency Room
SNAPforSeniors.com
St. Luke's Wood River Foundation

human resources

Xylo, Inc. (employeesavings.com)

life events
Otrib.com (acquired)

nonprofit
Advocates for Survivors of Domestic
Violence & Sexual Assault
ARCH Community Housing Trust
Gates Library Foundation (Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation)
Ketchum innovation Center
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho
Odyssey Maritime Museum
Pioneer Montessori School
PONCHO
SAFECO Foundation
St. Luke's Wood River Foundation

robotics & security
Argyle Data (acquired)*

Asta Networks*

Cobalt Robotics

Polyverse Corporation
Ventura ERM*
Vigilos, Inc.

*on behalf of Plat4orm PR

Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start

Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.

Leigh's personal attention, creativity, contacts and tenacity is unparalleled and generally does not exist within traditional PR firms. I highly recommend Leigh!

Tom Simpson, co-founder etailz, Inc. and Kick-Start

Keri Rhodes, Marketing Director etailz, Inc.

Erica Perez, Owner Perez Public Relations

Leigh is dedicated, passionate and a pleasure to work with. She has incredible creative energies and a refreshing idealism tempered only enough to accomplish what needs to be done. She is very capable, focused and effective.

Anne Doyle, eCommerce & Marketing Professional, Microsoft Perez Public Relations