Bonnie Nicholls is an important part of the San Diego AMA content team. She is an independent copywriter and proprietor of Hear Ye! Writing. She helps busy marketing managers in healthcare staffing, talent acquisition and education with their long-form content needs, such as white papers, reports, ebooks, articles and ghostwriting. A former journalist and internal communications manager, she thrives on projects that require research, interviews and problem solving. Whenever the chapter is looking for an in-depth, well-written article on a complex subject of importance to the San Diego marketing community, we turn to Bonnie. Her experience and sophistication give us assurance she’ll tackle just about any topic with credibility and authority. Find examples of her contributions here, here and here.
What is your favorite brand, and why?
I love REI for the quality of the products and the company’s attitude and overall mission. I’m big on hiking and camping, so I’ve been shopping there for years. I particularly liked that they didn’t participate in Black Friday and instead encouraged people to #OptOutside.
What is your favorite quote or nugget of wisdom?
Dora of Finding Nemo, who says, “Just keep swimming.” I started my business back in 2013, and I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Fortunately, I’ve learned along the way. Dora reminds me to keep going.
Who inspires you and why?
Anyone who speaks truth to power. As someone who once worked as a reporter, I think it’s important to ask questions and back up claims.
What are you passionate about?
Singing! I think the next Mingle Bells should feature karaoke.
How has the AMA helped you excel in your career?
The AMA has helped me speak the language of marketing managers. I have a greater understanding of how the content that I write fits into their overall strategy.
What excites you most about San Diego AMA events?
Meeting new people and learning about different industries.
