We're strategists, writers, coaches and storytellers.
As former journalists, we know how to dig for what is interesting to our audience, and how to grab their attention with our communications. As former corporate managers, we know how to work with many diverse groups within a company -- senior executives, engineers, financial analysts and sales teams. Corporate experience has also taught us how to effectively communicate with employees to further business goals.
We're big enough to do many jobs for our clients, but we’re small enough to make sure clients don't get lost in the shuffle. Our clients have ranged from start-up businesses, such as small wineries and Internet companies, to large home builders, real estate brokerages and multi-national corporations.
With each new project, we never forget that our clients are in business to be profitable. It's our job to shape strategies and messages that persuade people to buy your products or ideas.
Stephen Maita – Founder and CEO
As president of Maita Communications, Steve brings to clients a well-rounded background of more than 30 years of news media, public relations and corporate communications experience.
Steve has helped companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations with a myriad of communications projects – everything from a simple press release or article to HR and benefit communications, newsletters and ongoing public relations support.
Before starting Maita Communications, Steve was a public relations director at Pacific Bell and its parent company, Pacific Telesis Group. Prior to that, he enjoyed an 11-year-career as a financial writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune and other news organizations.
Steve’s work has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Public Relations Society of America, and the International Association of Business Communicators.