Barry Bartlett will be your primary contact for the duration of this project. Barry is a 25-year veteran of the region's public relations community-a proud "generalist" who has worked with a wide range of clients in a variety of fields.

As a media relations and publicity specialist, Barry has focused almost entirely on Northwest-based clients, with an emphasis on media relations and marketing communications as an agency partner, independent contractor and agency principal. A former journalist, he is a graduate of Washington State University.

Beyond the office…

Diversions: "Golf, golf and more golf. And trying to get better at it every day. If you golf, you KNOW what I'm talkin' about."

"Cougar football…and well, basketball, too., but, uh, we've go a ways to go in that department."


Quest: "Supporting my son Alex in getting ready for the big world he'll encounter on his own in a few years. Teaching him to think for himself, how to be a good friend and giving his best effort whatever he attempts-whether he succeeds for not. Most of all-being there for him."



Tara Leiser is a publicity specialist who works extensively in the areas of leisure, entertainment and retail. She has extensive experience working with Bartlett Group clients in the development of media materials and pitches, targeted media lists and the research and preparation of editorial calendars. Tara has worked at the Bartlett Group for the past four years and was previously employed by DDB Public Relations. She is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Beyond the office…

Diversions: "Triathlons, hip hop and art. If it involves creativity, a healthy dose of fun and presents a personal challenge…it's right up my alley."

Quest: "Improving my sprint triathlon time. I was a triathlon "newbie" last year and was hooked on the sport by the time I crossed the finish line at my first race…exhausted but exhilarated. There's nothing quite like taking on a seemingly impossible task and succeeding beyond your wildest expectations."



Senior Associates

The Puget Sound area is home to an extensive talent pool of communications professionals. As dictated by the specific needs of our clients, we may call upon member of our own hand-picked team of specialists and vendors with background and capabilities in:
  • Writing specialties, including technology, medical, travel/hospitality and other segments
  • Media training
  • Crisis communications planning and counsel
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Broadcast resources (Video News Release, B-roll, editing resources)
  • Print and Broadcast distribution services
  • Print and Broadcast monitoring services
We have also developed long-time relationships with outstanding full-service advertising agencies, graphic and web design firms, and media buying services--providing our clients with an in-depth range of services available on a full-scale "turn-key" or "a la carte" basis.
We have established a team of some of the best independent professionals in the market, available as needed to work with our core staff to provide clients with first-rate public relations expertise.

In addition, we offer on-the-ground capabilities in Portland, Los Angeles and San Francisco through The Coastal Group, a network of independent public relations firms.
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