The success of Eydo comes from the positive attitude, high standards and client-focus of the partners and staff. Owners Garold and Julianne Smith, Art Director Jess Schaefer, Office Manager Carole McVeigh and Public Involvement Specialist Steff McLaughlin bring distinctive attributes to the firm, contributing to the breadth and depth of services offered.
Eydo provides more than marketing services — we offer Creative Communications. Our work is not about simply completing a project. Rather, each project is a vital component of the client's identity and how they are seen in the marketplace. So our approach is client-centric and based upon their overarching communications strategy... and if they don't have one, we can help with that too.
We develop successful marketing strategies. We do great design. We choose the right words. And each part of the whole involves effective communication and immense creativity. Creative Communications. We help you express your identity — who you are is what we do.
Partners
Julianne Winkler Smith, Creative Director
Julianne has been "creatively communicating" and successfully managing both clients and projects since completing her Master's in 1990. For the past 13 years, she has focused on marketing and copywriting/editing, working with design firms and companies around the country, as well as writing for regional and national publications. From taglines and advertising, to print collateral, Web and video, Julianne is able to clearly and persuasively communicate a client's message or story to any given audience. Prior to her marketing career, Julianne spent 10 years in corporate training and development, designing, managing and facilitating hard and soft skill programs to diverse audiences. Julianne earned her Master's from the University of Richmond and her Bachelor's from The College of William and Mary.
Garold D. Smith III, Marketing & PR Director
Before becoming an marketing entrepreneur in 2006, Garold spent over 17 years in communications and public involvement for transportation and transit projects in Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina. He has played key roles in the strategic design and implementation of cohesive and engaging communications programs for major transportation improvements, including interstate, transit, and rail projects. Garold has honed his public, community and media relations skills, allowing him to effectively represent clients to their target audience, and to reach diverse publics on relevant issues. Garold received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado and is certified in Public Dispute Resolution.
