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.

Carrie Pittman, Client Servicing

Carrie brings more than 20 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing to her role in client servicing. With a background in marketing strategy, brand awareness, storytelling and public relations, Carrie helps clients define and meet their individual marketing objectives. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a master’s degree in film production from Florida 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