Helping B2B companies stand out in their marketplaces

The right message. The right medium. Guaranteed.

At Trade Press Services, we’re not your average marketing agency. Our focus is delivering practical, proven-effective marketing programs and services that help you thrive in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Our uniquely integrated and strategic marketing services connect companies with their target audiences. Whether your goal is to accelerate growth, increase visibility, develop a corporate distinction or gain recognition as industry experts, we get results.

In 1995, Trade Press Services was founded on the knowledge that there is no better way to develop a competitive edge and position professionals and organizations as industry leaders than to publish informative and engaging content. As the industry has changed, so have we. Today, we provide clients with powerful marketing programs that make us the partner of choice for companies that want to grow and thrive. Our commitment to client success has resonated with our extensive customer base that ranges from individual consultants and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and international enterprises across a wide range of industries.

Our Team

Gerri Knilans, President

Gerri has a diverse professional background with more than 45 years’ experience as a sales and marketing expert, entrepreneur, consultant, author and educator. Gerri sets the vision for Trade Press Services and uses her wealth of experience to develop innovative and impactful marketing solutions for clients. Gerri has been recognized as a top marketing communications professional by ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and performed post-graduate work at Loyola University.

Jamie Pagett, Vice President

Jamie has a professional background that spans three decades in marketing, communications, public relations, writing and editing, and joined Trade Press Services in 2012. In addition to managing all client projects, Jamie coordinates external marketing efforts and oversees a variety of special initiatives, including writing, design and marketing support. Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Stephens College.

Laura Eckhardt, Special Projects

Laura has more than 25 years’ experience in business writing and grant development and joined Trade Press Services in 2001. In addition to overseeing special projects on behalf of clients, Laura edits and develops content for clients. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a Master of Public Health from San Diego State University.

Winslow Schmelling, Content Development

Winslow brings a multi-faceted background and deep understanding of global culture to her role in content development. A results-driven strategist, she contributes her research, writing and social-media skills to the Trade Press Services blog, marketing programs and client content. Winslow joined Trade Press Services in 2017. She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, German and Chinese. Winslow has a bachelor’s degree in modern languages and a master’s degree in creative writing from Northern Arizona University.

Expert Writers

Our writers come from a pool of talented, experienced business-to-business journalists, researchers and reporters, newscasters, published book authors, instructors and successful business executives. Many have advanced degrees. Some are highly technical. They are professionals who have been carefully screened, selected and supported by us to deliver on time, quality writing…every time. Their reputations and credentials are recognized by hundreds of trade magazine editors nationally and appreciated by the clients with whom they work.

From Our Clients

“Trade Press Services has been instrumental in helping us to realize [our thought leadership marketing] strategy by contacting editors, arranging for the publication of articles, suggesting story ideas, and providing expert writing support. These efforts have resulted in heightened awareness of our company’s offerings and a boost in name-awareness among key constituents.”

Kathleen Bonetti
Vice President of Marketing, Rx EDGE Pharmacy Networks

“I can’t say enough about how wonderful it has been to work with Trade Press Services! They genuinely care about the success of their customers, which shows in their quality of work and is why we will be long time customers. It’s not every day you find a vendor who truly makes your life easier and is an absolute pleasure to work with!”

Robyn Goddard
Marketing Manager, Alchemy Systems

“I greatly appreciate that Trade Press Services works with me as a ‘virtual team.’ Their highly professional combination of personal attention, accessibility, responsiveness, and, above all, commitment to seeing my projects through to successful completion and publication is unparalleled.”

Mona Pearl
Managing Director, BeyondA Strategy, Action Marketing Group

“Wow!!! The results you have produced for us in getting articles placed in trade magazines and publications have been truly amazing. We have accomplished more with you as our partner than we could have ever done on our own. In addition, your method for writing articles works perfectly with the busy schedules of our executives and professional staff. You truly are the best in the business!”

Jenifer Parsegian
Art Director, Global Resources, LLC

“It is always a pleasure to work with Trade Press Services. They have been very successful in placing articles for Human Factors International in influential publications. TPS delivers and they do it with a smile.”

Guy Harvey
Public Relations Manager, Human Factors International

“Trade Press Services does an excellent job from start to finish to generate high-impact technical papers. Their writers are easy to work with, punctual, and very thorough in their approach.”

Todd Gunderson
Vice President Sales and Marketing, PdMA Corporation

“Gerri and her staff at Trade Press Services have done a great job connecting us to the publications best suited to publish our opinions and expertise. Their publication and editorial calendar research up front, and their editorial review at the end, enable us to reach our target audience quickly and effectively.”

Alan Kosansky
President, Profit Point

Some years ago I launched my efforts to write a series of articles related to leadership advice for CEOs and senior level administrators. You and your staff have provided a high level of professional support throughout our working relationship. As a result, in the 10 years since we’ve been working together, I have successfully published dozens of articles in a variety of outlets that reach my clients, their networks and colleagues and help position my firm for continued growth.”

Barbara Kaufman, Ph.D.
President, ROI Consulting Group, Inc.

“Trade Press Services’ ability to digest a large quantity of technical information for one of our client’s products and compile a well-written white paper was very impressive. Everyone on the team was impressed with the quality of technical aptitude, writing and independence your staff executed to bring a rush job to fruition. We continue to reach to Trade Press Services for expertise.”

Deanna Hengge
Client Services Director, Topic Design Group

“I began working with Trade Press Services when I was the director of a PR group at a consulting firm. They did a wonderful job of assisting our writers and placing our articles in a variety of publications. I was so pleased with their services that I continued to utilize them when I moved over to the IT industry. Trade Press Services has a wide range of placement abilities and I’m pleased to continue working with them.”

Jennifer Cumbee
Director of Marketing Communications, Vision Solutions

“Thank you for your efforts in getting me published in some outstanding magazines. You and your team were efficient, timely and professional during our interactions. I am extremely grateful for the time you took to guide me in the right direction.”

Rahul Mital
Project Manager and Supply Chain Specialist