Barbara Howard

Contributing Writer
Barbara Howard Marketing - Bill Scott
Barbara Howard Marketing - Bill Scott

Barbara's experience in writing and marketing is extensive. She specializes in natural health, LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability), the environment, marine wildlife, green, organic, natural skin care and spa. Barbara writes for national publications such as Total Health Magazine and SkinInc Magazine, Health Matters Magazine, newsletters as CMI Community News and Announcements, and major web portals such as Care2.com.

Barbara provides expert advice about marketing and communications. She is a specialist in multichannel integration and as an Independent Marketing Consultant she guides companies through what can seem like a never ending maze of information, technology and mixed messages. She advises, "It is important to communicate in a consistent, meaningful way and to seamlessly integrate all of your media to support your brand and your company's main objective. It is all about inspiring consumer/customer love and loyalty."

Barbara is also an accomplished musician, performer and composer. She has composed and performed musical themes for non-profits including The Gorilla Foundation with the song Help Koko (which she taught to school children and performed at fundraising concerts) and Take Back the Night Marches, and television productions including "The Healing Power of Herbs" featured on Public Television in the United States.

Marketing/Writing Services:

  • Writing/Editing – National Magazines; Newsletters; Brochures; Direct Mail; Email; Online Articles; Social Media
  • Design – Direction of Graphic Design; Production; Layout
  • Sales – Sales Training; Sales Management; Sales Materials; Customer Relationship Marketing
  • Book Publishing and Marketing – Supervises Editing, Layout – Domestic/International Marketing
  • Website – Design Direction; Content Development; Online Marketing
  • Email Marketing – Direct Response Writing; Strategy Development
  • Direct Mail – Develops Direct Mail Campaigns and Integrates into Overall Plan
  • Event Development and Management – Educational and Fundraising Events
  • Advertising – Development of Campaign Strategy for all Media; Production; Copywriting; Integration
  • PR – Publicity; Development of Outreach Campaigns; Development of PR Strategies
  • Television – Program Development; Executive in Charge of Production; Direction; Distribution
  • Music – Musical Theme Composition; Production; Performance
  • Webcasts – Development and Production of Professional Webcasts
  • Channel Integration/All Media – Develop Procedures; Manage Consistent Messaging; Branding; Positioning; Social Networking
  • Social Media Development and Management

Latest Articles

New Whale Research Presented at WHALE TALES - Maui, Feb. 12, 2011
Leaders in whale research, photography & conservation at WHALE TALES: Flip Nicklin; Jim Darling, PhD; Meagan Jones, PhD; Ed Lyman, MSc; and Dan Salden, PhD.
Feb 11, 2011 - Barbara Howard
2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am & Birdies for Charity
Birdies for Charity, held in conjunction with the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, helps nonprofit Marine Life Studies protect whales and oceans you love.
Jan 26, 2011 - Barbara Howard
American Cetacean Society Conference, Monterey, CA, Nov. 12-14
Marine biologists, researchers, scientists and advocates for marine wildlife gather for the ACS Conference in Monterey, California on November 12-14, 2010.
Nov 11, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Marine Life Studies Presents Programs at BLUE Ocean Film Festival
Peggy Stap, Marine Life Studies Founder & Director of Research & Education, will present free programs for children and adults at BLUE Ocean Film Festival.
Aug 21, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Dr. Carl Safina to Receive Award at BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2010
BLUE Ocean Film Festival to honor environmentalist Dr. Carl Safina with the 2010 Sylvia Earle Award. Festival is August 24-29, 2010 in Monterey, California.
Aug 18, 2010 - Barbara Howard
BLUE Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, CA - August 24-29, 2010
BLUE Ocean Film Festival is the premier industry event for ocean filmmakers. Presenters include Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia Earle & Julie Packard.
Aug 18, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Homemade Anti-Aging Skin Cleansing Facial Oil Recipes
Oils help reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, and lighten age spots. Homemade cleansing oil recipes include herbs and essential oils to help aging skin.
Aug 12, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Homemade Anti-Aging Face Mask Recipes for Wrinkles & Sagging Skin
Homemade anti-aging face mask recipes using foods, herbs and essential oils may be the best anti-aging skin care facials to help wrinkles and sagging skin.
Jul 20, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Homemade Anti-Aging Skin Care Recipes - Facial Steams
Homemade facial steams with herbs and essential oils cleanse and soften the skin. Anti-aging recipes target wrinkles, sagging skin, dry skin and oily skin.
Jul 12, 2010 - Barbara Howard
Homemade Skin Care: Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredients
Throughout history, some of the best anti-aging skin care products have been made at home from recipes using wholesome foods, herbs and essential oils.
Jun 27, 2010 - Barbara Howard