Who we are

Burgess Strategic Marketing Services and its Burgess Editorial Services division combine the logic of well-planned strategy with the creativity of well-chosen words. We specialize in serving clients who want to succeed in business while contributing to the betterment of their communities. Our experience spans a broad range of businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions, with particular expertise in health care, social services and transportation.
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What we can do for you

Founded in 1986, our woman-owned company can produce communications enabling you to:

  • sell your products and services,
  • inform your internal and external publics,
  • persuade donors and volunteers to contribute to your causes,
  • express yourself with clarity and conviction and
  • inspire others to follow your leadership.

We specialize in...

Writing and editing

Advertising copywriting

Annual reports

Corporate histories

Executive speeches

Marketing communications (e.g., brochures, direct mail, collaterals)

Corporate communications (e.g., print and e-newsletters, magazines)

Website content

Blogs

Social media postings

News releases

Case studies

Fact sheets and product descriptions

Profiles of key personnel

Presentation scripts (e.g., slide shows)

Journal articles

White papers

Manuscript editing (e.g., developmental editing of nonfiction works)

Planning and strategy

Business plans

Marketing plans

Marketing research

Qualitative market research (e.g., one-on-one interviews with key decision-makers)

Online research of market trends and competitive positioning

Project management

Publicity campaigns

Publications management (concept, creative services, production, distribution)

Communications critiques

Editorial evaluation of publications and manuscripts

Between our internal resources and our associates, Burgess Strategic Marketing Services can tap into a deep lode of strategic vision and tactical expertise to meet your needs.

"Equipped with a vital perspective for business planning--the customer's point of view--I keep clients focused on what's important for success tomorrow, not just what's urgent today."

-Sandra J. Burgess, Owner

Latest news from our blog

Copywriting tip

For business writing, prefer clarity of meaning to elegance of expression. A prospective customer who can’t understand what you’re selling or how to benefit from it is unlikely to buy from you.

Try a word game

If you can’t resist using big words, have fun and build your vocabulary by playing “Blossom” here. This game rewards you with high scores for spelling words containing many letters.

Why excellent editing is like a car wash

Your draft text of that brochure, speech, news release, journal article, annual report or personnel manual is done. Now, it’s ready for editing. read more

See what our clients say about us

“Sandy Burgess gave 100% to determine our business’ specific needs & to develop an outstanding plan for moving forward.”

healthcare professionals

“We have worked with Sandy for many years, and she is an exceptional editor. She ensures that the grammar, spelling and content meet our agency’s specifications.”

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“Great value. Effective and creative. Easy to work with & understands objectives & always accomplishes goal(s).”

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“You are more than great, and I will always recommend you to my friends and business associates.”

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