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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

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

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Relocation Guide ~ The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce chose Bastian as sole writer for its 102-page 2011 Relocation Guide, its flagship publication. 10,000 copies distributed regionally and nationally to relocating families and businesses beginning April 6.

National Lawyers Association ~ 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.

The Alexander House Apostolate ~ As Editor, Bastian produced revamped 12-page newsletter for The Alexander House, 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 …

Online News I Write Daily
- Pet Supplies Plus to Move Warehouse Operations to IN & Create 100+ Jobs January 26, 2012
  Pet Supplies Plus (PSP) has announced plans to relocate its warehousing operations from southeastern Michigan to Seymour, Indiana; a move expected to create up to 135 jobs by 2016. […]
- NY Software Firm to Establish New Operations in New Jersey January 26, 2012
  NYC-based Vitech Systems Group Inc. has announced an expansion project establishing a new location in the Iselin area of Woodbridge, NJ. […]
- New Report Analyzes Economic Health of World’s Top 200 Metros; Manufacturing Helped Drive Expansion January 26, 2012
  A new report by The Brookings Institution sheds light on the per capita GDP (income) and employment changes for 200 of the world’s largest metro economies from 2010 to 2011. […]
- Cheese Manufacturer to Invest $10 Million in New Idaho HQ & Innovation Center January 25, 2012
  Glanbia Foods, a cheese manufacturer, will invest at least $10 million to build a new corporate headquarters and innovation center in Twin Falls, Idaho. The site initially will employ 100 workers. […]

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Latest News

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 & content for website of U.S. software firm with operations in 52 countries, six continents. Expected 2012 revenues: over $822 million.

Bastian helping Lindale EDC with revamping of its website promoting booming community in East Texas.

Bastian joins online news desk of national business trade magazine's online edition; edits/writes stories for daily news feed.

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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