THOMAS SCOTT – Franchise Consultant, Senior Writer and Social Media/ PR Strategist
Thomas is a pioneer in the Brand Journalism movement and has created breakthroughs for his clients using journalism tactics to fuel PR and social media campaigns. His campaigns create trust and engagement in consumers that drive increased sales and brand awareness. An accomplished photojournalist awarded the Oakes award for environmental journalism, two Pulitzer nominations and inclusion in the Best of Newspaper Writing annual, Thomas also has a strong background in franchising having owned and run top performing franchises and owned an run Showhomes home staging, a top performing franchise system that posted large gains in the worst of the recession. Thomas believes that tough markets call for creative, outside the box thinking and present golden opportunities for those that can visualize a path.
Pamela Coyle – Senior Editor and Writer
Pamela is an accomplished journalist, writer and editor with over 30 years experience. In addition to winning the Loeb Prize and a Pulitzer Prize for her work covering hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Pamela has worked as a journalist and editor at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and Nashville Tennessean. Pamela has a degree from Yale Law School and an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota. Pamela is an avid blogger and optimist, convinced that the information food chain has changed forever and the future of skilled journalists is helping companies find their voice.
Linda Bryant – Senior Reporter and Writer
Linda is a veteran reporter, writer and editor native to the Nashville area. She worked as a reporter and editor for the Nashville Tennessean and worked as a writer and editor for the Nashville Business Journal. Writing about business is Linda’s expertise and she has tremendous experience working with businesses to craft their story. Linda has a degree from the University of Minnesota and is committed to new and social means of applying traditional communications to drive business.