Business Writer, Editor and Marketing Communications Specialist

11.15.2007

Writing Portfolio (2006-2007)

Oregon Business [Portland, OR]
freelance contributor

Thrivent Magazine [Minneapolis, MN]

freelance contributor

Washington CEO [Seattle, WA]

freelance contributor

  • Deal Report (Oct. 2006, Nov. 2006, Dec. 2006, Jan. 2007, Feb. 2007, Mar. 2007, April 2007)

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Journalism Awards

2006
Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Business/Trade, Under 30,000

  • Best Regular Column (Emerging Companies), Gold Award
  • Best Regular Column (Enterprise), Silver Award
  • Best Use of Visuals (December 2005), Gold Award


  • 2005
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Business/Trade, Under 30,000
    • Overall Excellence, Silver Award
    • Best Regular Column (Emerging Companies), Gold Award
    • Best Overall Design, Silver Award

    2004
    Association of Area Business Publications

    • Best Magazine, Gold Award
      Judge’s Comments: "By organizing their content beyond traditional departments and features with sections on Managing Growth, Life & Leisure, Executive Report and LeadingEdge this magazine offers extraordinary variety and breadth in its coverage. The business community is critically analyzed but in a way in which readers can enjoy the tale. Attention is paid to leads in features to draw readers into the story, and the magazine as a whole is easy to navigate."
    2003
    Association of Area Business Publications

    • Best Feature Layout, Gold Award
      Judge’s Comments: "The bold presentation of this layout does a good job of reflecting the bold content of the story. The typography is interesting without being overwhelming. The dramatic dark colors are carefully selected to maintain legibility of the text. The opening spread makes good use of a standard portrait. And the clean, consistent elements create a cohesive feel throughout the package."


    • Best Body of Work for Single Reporter, Bronze Award
      Judge’s Comments: "Mark Druskoff not only writes about more than the business news of Minnesota -- he writes about the people who shape that news. In his profiles, readers get an understanding of the qualities and the faults of some of the major players in Minnesota business. Within those profiles, they also get a deeper understanding of the business trends that affect all Minnesotans."

    2002
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Overall Excellence, Silver Award
    • Best Regular Department, Silver Award
    • Best Internet Site, Silver Award
    • Best Use of Visuals, Silver Award
    • Best Media Kit, Gold Award

    2001
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Overall Excellence, Bronze Award
    • Best Regular Department, Silver Award
    • Overall Design Excellence, Bronze Award

    2000
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Best Regular Department, Gold Award
      Judges comments: "The feature explores topics of great interest to emerging or dawning small businesses, not only approaching stories of interesting new companies, but also approaching problems/solutions that can educate a business owner."


    • Best Feature Article, Silver Award
      Judges Comments: "The feature explores topics of great interest to emerging or dawning small businesses, not only approaching stories of interesting new companies, but also approaching problems/solutions that can educate a business owner."


    • Best Internet site, Silver Award