Lumanate, brand strategies and systems
An illustrated Portland morning: a brick schoolhouse, a neighborhood bookshop, and Mount Hood beyond the park

We're the marketing and digital duo you've been missing (without the agency overhead).

Brand strategies & systems that boost engagement, save time & elevate output.

A happy medium

We’ve found the perfect middle ground. Our accessible communications services rely on digital infrastructure to keep costs down & human expertise to assure quality.

We're Caitlyn & Natalia

Childhood friends turned Portland-based cofounders

After a decade in our respective fields, we’ve joined forces. We’re merging our professional experience in UX-centered software engineering & brand storytelling.

I help innovation-forward public & private organizations make complete sense to their target audiences.

NataliaBrand storytelling & communication

I love coming in and making your whole system more efficient, so that you can focus on the work that really matters.

CaitlynDigital experiences & systems

More about us

Photograph of Caitlyn and Natalia, present day
Now
Photograph of Caitlyn and Natalia as children in Petaluma
2004

Who we’ve worked with

  • The Innovative Initiatives home page

    Innovative Initiatives

    Branding & Communications

    Stakeholder engagement, core messaging, strategy & reporting for a public-sector client.

  • Work for The Artistry NP

    The Artistry NP

    Digital Systems for Content & Reach

    Increaseing SEO/GEO, custom content generation dashboard in her voice,

  • The Incert insights library

    Incert

    SaaS Marketing & Thought Leadership

    Editorial planning & execution of white papers, case studies, expert insights & business development material.

Stop overpaying

Our balanced approach means we cost less than all of these & deliver what you need.

$80K
A communications hire
$200-500/hr
A fractional CMO
$10K/mo
An agency retainer
0 hrs
Human face time you get with a subscription service

Figures are market ranges for comparable roles and services in Portland.

Packages tailored to fit your needs and your budget

Every package is custom built to your goals. We’ll focus on delivering the services & tools that will move the needle for your organization. You’ll get exactly what makes sense for you—no more, no less.

Stakeholder Engagement & Content Development

  • Newsletters & bulletins
  • Event marketing & flyers
  • Executive briefs
  • Quarterly & annual reports
  • Internal & external communiques

Digital Experiences, Systems & Insights

  • Data dashboards & analytics
  • Competitor & brand analysis, positioning
  • Searchable AI knowledge base of your material
  • Website refresh or total rebuild
  • SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (SEO for AI tools)

Social Media, Thought Leadership & Reputation

  • Social media strategy & content
  • Articles, blogs & press releases
  • White papers & case studies
  • Social media scorecard

Brand Identity & Storytelling

  • Brand voice
  • Brand story & core messaging
  • Styleguide
  • Visual identity

Coffee or a call?

Tell us what you're trying to achieve, and we'll help you find the right solution — whether that's with us or elsewhere.

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