“Deb is an experienced communications professional who provided us with great insight, grounded advice, and a practicable plan to implement.”
Kerry McHugh, Communications Director, Washington Environmental Council

“Deb brings real focus and clarity to the branding and marketing processes. She asks the hard questions and doesn’t let up until everyone is satisfied with the answers. And she’s relentless in keeping us on message and living up to our brand promise. Though she can be a stern taskmaster, she’s also great fun to work with and adds energy to the team. I highly recommend her to any organization that wants to define or sharpen their marketing focus.”
Tom Eckmann, Chairman and CEO, AllGreen Renewables, Inc. and Chairman, GoGirl Academy

“Deb is absolutely brilliant at leading a process to determine how a company, whether new or being re-launched, should be positioned among the competition. She helps you determine what your business does better than anyone else. And taking the information gleaned from that process, Deb is able to help formulate a company’s message to be most effective at reaching targeted clients and customers. Having worked with Deb on a couple of different projects, she is extremely thorough and well prepared. Her strategies for communications plans are clear, and build a platform on which the company can grow. Deb herself is extremely bright, fun to work with, and collaborative in the entire process. I would recommend her to any client or company who wants a clear voice, as well as a strategy that lays out how to stand above the competition.”
Margo Myers, Principal, Margo Myers Communications

“Deb’s recommendations were very helpful in moving us forward in establishing a social media campaign and communication strategies to segment our audiences better and to tell ‘our story’ better.”
Mike Sato, Communications Director, People For Puget Sound

“I have had the pleasure of working with Deb at three different companies over the past 15 years, and would do so again in a heartbeat. Deb is a true professional, is uncompromising on quality, and always delivers on her commitments. Unlike some consultants I have worked with, Deb will tell you straight up what she really thinks is the right thing to do — rather than what she thinks you want to hear — and brings the experience and evidence to back it. Deb is a trusted advisor who I strongly recommend to any organization looking to take their marketing communications and branding to the next level.”
Paul Bloom, CEO, Rouxbe Online Cooking School

“Deb is a very knowledgeable and an experienced strategist. The UW is lucky to have someone with her knowledge and real-world experience teaching their students Entrepreneurial Marketing. When she was VP & General Manager at Text 100, she and her team did a great job on PR for two of the companies I worked with. Later when Deb started her own consulting business as Clarity Communications, I relied on her to provide sage crisis communications and business advice. As an astute business woman and a person of the highest integrity, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Deb to any company. Anyone needing strategic communications assistance would be lucky to have her on their team.”
Elizabeth Andreini, Principal, Accelerate Marketing

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Deb Hagen since 1998. We first met at Text 100 where she was hired as GM to run the Seattle office. I reported directly to Deb as one of her account directors during what we affectionately refer to as the “go go” days. I’ve learned so much over the years from working with Deb – she has been both a mentor, manager and colleague. Deb has the unique ability to see the big picture whether it involves helping a company in crisis, rebuild reputation, launch a new product or build a brand – she is also not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the work done. Since working together at Text 100, I have partnered with Deb on several opportunities and often bring her on board as a strategic partner for messaging and branding work. Her smart no-nonsense approach helps get clients focused and ready to define their unique selling propositions.”
Minou Nguyen, Partner, Illuminate Public Relations

“Deb instills trust and loyalty from her clients, partners and employees because she leads by example and she delivers what she promises. She is the real deal, authentic and very smart. It was a privilege to work with her.”
Bob Winslow, former President, North America, Text 100

“Deb is a rare talent. She has a unique combination of creativity in public relations combined with business savvy that appeals to a client. I would team up with Deb any place, any time.”
Bob Rumpza, former Executive Vice President, Weber Shandwick