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Lisa Bastian creates branded Twitter pages, and helps client efforts to engage new online communities.

Lisa Bastian has received 32 communication honors, including 17 Gold, Silver & Bronze Quill Awards from the International Assoc. of Business Communicators (IABC)

Lisa Bastian promotes products, services, organizations and people for organizations nationwide

Lisa Bastian writes brochures, books, guides and other marketing materials for clients representing diverse corporate industries and government entities

Lisa Bastian writes and edits publications of all kinds, including magazines, newsletters, books, guides and other print/online periodicals

U.S. and foreign governments routinely invite Lisa Bastian on press trips to research articles written for economic development and travel/tourism publications

Featured Works

Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce chose Bastian as sole writer for the 102-page 2011 Relocation Guide, its flagship publication. 10,000 copies distributed regionally and nationally to relocating families and businesses. Won 2012 Apex Award of Excellence international writing honor.

Client Lindale Economic Development Corporation received a 2012 Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its new website from International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Bastian wrote/edited content for website as member of development team managed by EDSuites, renowned web design firm.

Solera hired Bastian to create sitemap and content for its new website, launching year-end 2011. Based in Westlake, TX, Solera is world’s leading provider of software and services to the auto insurance claims processing industry. Company expects 2012 revenues of $822 million.

As Editor, Bastian produced Oct-Dec. 2011 issue of NLA Brief for National Lawyers Assocation (NLA). This 12-page newsletter was mailed to thousands of NLA members and other interested parties in 50 states.

As Editor, Bastian produced revamped 12-page newsletter for The Alexander House Apostolate, a national Catholic marriage ministry: Fall 2011 issue. Also helped choose new template (and write copy for) apostolate’s new WordPress website.

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From Testimonials Page

“With over 20 years in the communications industry, Lisa Bastian, principal of Bastian Public Relations, knows that the secret of good branding begins in one’s own back yard. Thanks to her guidance and leadership as president for two years, IABC (The International Association of Business Communicators) has built up a reputation of consistently offering stellar …

Kay Lawler, meeting planner….”On behalf of the Career Education Association, I want to thank you and your staff for the wonderful work you did in representing our national convention. Never before had such a focused effort been made to publicize the event, and the results were outstanding. To be picked up by the AP wire …

Irma Woodruff….“I met Lisa in 2001 when I was a partner with The Cartel Group, a Hispanic ad agency. She had just arrived in San Antonio and showed me all the great writing she’d done while in Cincinnati, including the book Cincinnati: City of Charm; very impressive. Lisa communicates openly and honestly. She’s a terrific person …

Jordan McMorrough, Today’s Catholic….”Through this letter I am writing to confer my recommendation of Lisa Bastian regarding her work as directory coordinator for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Lisa would make an outstanding addition to staff, and perform her essential duties superbly. Last fall, Lisa worked with the Communications Dept. of the archdiocese in compiling …

Tina Filipski, MPI….”I’m pleased to recommend Lisa Bastian for any project involving corporate publications, trade magazines and marketing projects in a variety of industries. While I was editor of The Meeting Manager Lisa was at the top of my professional contributor list. Over the years, she wrote more than 40 feature articles for me; four …

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Latest News

Bastian wins an international 2012 APEX Award of Excellence for writing San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Relocation Guide with Chamber's VP Becky Bridges, project coordinator.

Agency retained by Texas-based inventor Mark Sullivan to promote his April 2012 appearance on ABC-TV reality show "Shark Tank" and his many inventions. www.marksullivanresearch.com

Bastian Public Relations named one of "Largest Public Relations Firms in San Antonio" for 2012 by San Antonio Business Journal. Third year in a row! SA is seventh-largest city in U.S.

Bastian hired to conduct 20+ video interviews with presenters by organizers of “The Consultants Forum” held Dec. 4-6 in Austin. This economic development conference attracts the leading names in global site consulting, corporate real estate and economic development strategy.

Bastian develops site map & writes/edits majority of the content for website of Solera Holdings, a U.S.-based software firm with operations in 52 countries, six continents. Expected 2012 revenues: over $822 million. Launched Feb. 2012 at www.solerainc.com.

Bastian helped Lindale EDC with content updating of its website promoting booming community in East Texas.

Bastian wins Gold Award in Hermes Creative Awards 2011 international competition for creative professionals. Winning entry: "One Less 'Yes' for Gardasil" story about dangers of Gardasil STD vaccine published in American Life League's Celebrate Life national magazine.

Featured Services

Business writing, editing, research

Website site maps and content; ready-made professional website templates (like this one) and custom-made templates; back-end IT support

Creation of magazines, newsletters, e-zines, brochures, logos, and much more

PR & media relations; including the set up/care of Twitter and Facebook communities

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