Megan Duggan, Freelance Writer and Communications Consultant
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Nice to meet you!
I started writing a weekly neighborhood newspaper at a young age (and caused some drama with a breaking story about a neighborhood feud). I pursued a career in communications because I love the behind-the-scenes work of crafting a message and tweaking each word until it's just right.
My experience spans numerous industries, including:
- College athletics
- Law firms
- Life sciences
- Healthcare
- Mortgage industry
- Telecommunications
- Real estate
- SaaS
- Insurance
I love learning about new industries and working with people who are passionate about what they do. Every day I look for that indescribable spark, that excitement over doing something well.
When I'm not hunkered over my laptop, wracking my brain for that one perfect word, I'm enjoying the simple joys of life with my family, chasing after our rescue mutt, planning our next trip to the mountains, or experimenting with a new cookie recipe.
Recent Concerts:
Noah Kahan, Lord Huron, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Gaslight Anthem
Recent Reads:
Funny Story by Emily Henry, The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo, and Petty by Warren Zanes
Past Work
Here are just a few of the accomplishments I'm proud to share.
- Created and implemented content for a social media audience of over 75,000 followers.
- Launched and managed an e-newsletter with an average open rate of 35% that boosted the company's social media following by 13%.
- Wrote a company style guide to ensure consistent company communications.
- Partnered with Human Resources to create time-sensitive, critical communications about topics like leadership transitions, benefits changes, and more.
- Developed presentations for executives to share at industry events and board meetings.
- Managed media relations with ESPN The Magazine, Denver Business Journal, Popular Science, local news channels, and more.
The Particulars
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Master's Degree in Communication Management - Public Relations, University of Denver
Why Sprightly?
As a copywriting and word aficionado, you can only imagine how much I fretted over my company's name. But "sprightly" just kept coming back to me. I'd be washing dishes and it would pop into my brain. Watering flowers, and there was "sprightly" again.
I read and reread the definition: animated or vivacious; lively.
Isn't that what communications should be? I certainly think so.