"Mariko's creative marketing plan and thorough research into the Fantasy and New Age book markets has made my book launch both exciting and successful. She set up my online book campaign and social media tools and then patiently taught me how to use them. I highly recommend her." Julien Longo, Author & Founder of The Healing Tribe
“Mariko is the ultimate PR Pro. She is so knowledgeable about the new frontier of digital marketing and virtual PR, that her value to our company and it's success is immeasurable. I have worked with many PR folks through the years and Mariko is one of the best I have ever worked with.” Sunne Justice, iSpaces IT Ltd.
Mariko Drouin is one of the most inspired women I know. Working with her company, FiredUp Communications, has been pure delight and has brought me ideas beyond my imagination. I have come to depend upon FiredUp for brilliant insight and creative inspiration. My business is already soaring thanks to their creative genius!" Allison Stillman, Romancing the Divine
As founder and principal of FiredUp Communications, Mariko manages communications initiatives for clients in a wide variety of industries including health and beauty, technology, and non-profit. She also enjoys working as a publicist for both fiction and non-fiction authors. Mariko specializes in assembling strong virtual teams to assist clients in reaching their objectives and her background in marketing, social media, public relations and design help insure their success.
Balancing a strategic perspective with a gung-ho drive for results, she brings a fiery creative flare to each campaign. Prior to launching FiredUp, Mariko served as the Director of Communications and Marketing for one of Chicago's largest non-profit educational institutions. A graduate of California State University at Chico with a BA in Public Relations, she is a world traveler and addicted to discovering new cultures and places.
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