Coates Kokes

10/07/2026

We're looking for a Public Relations Manager who knows how to find the story, build strong relationships and turn smart strategy into meaningful results.

This person will take the lead on PR services for our clients, from developing communications strategies and pitching stories to preparing clients for interviews and navigating complex communications challenges. They’ll collaborate with our broader team to support organizations doing important work in public health, transportation, sustainability and more.

If that sounds like you, or someone in your network, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more in the "Careers" section of our site.

10/07/2026

CK is looking for a Senior Account Manager who’s equal parts strategic thinker, relationship builder and get-it-done project leader. This person will lead key client accounts, guide multidisciplinary teams and help turn big ideas into smart, meaningful work. And because we work with organizations tackling issues like public health, transportation, sustainability and more, it’s a chance to use your communications skills for causes that matter.

Sound like you? Or someone you know? Learn more about the position at coateskokes.com/careers.

10/06/2026

Big things are on the horizon at Willamette View! Some of the CK team attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the community's new Skyline residential building. We’ve had the pleasure of supporting their next exciting chapter with PR efforts, and it was especially rewarding to be there in person to celebrate alongside the people bringing this vision to life.

Congratulations to the entire WV team! We’re grateful to work with such a thoughtful, forward-looking client and can’t wait to see Skyline take shape.

09/26/2026

Sometimes your work shows up in a presentation deck. Sometimes it shows up behind a bucking bronco.

We were thrilled to spot one of our 988 Oregon banners in this incredible photo from the Silver Spur Rodeo in Sweet Home. We’re proud to help spread the word that mental health and crisis support is just a call, text or chat away.

Now that’s what we call good placement!

📸: Spencer Knight Photography

09/23/2026

The CK team was recently on set producing new spots for Rethink the Drink, a campaign we proudly created in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.

Video production at CK goes well beyond what happens on shoot day. We bring strategy, concept development, scripting, art direction, production planning, filming and post-production together under one roof to make sure every detail serves the bigger idea. And while we’re used to being behind the camera, we were glad to have members of OHA work alongside us during the production process.

The finished spots are coming soon. Until then, here’s a peek at what it looks like when the cameras are rolling. 🎥

09/17/2026

Summer, you were good to us! ☀️

From road trips and family time to plenty of fun closer to home, our team made the most of the sunny season. Check out what we got up to this summer. Now, back to our regularly scheduled Oregon rain. 🌧️

09/10/2026

There’s a lot to celebrate at Vancouver Mall! Recent coverage in the Portland Business Journal and a front-page story in The Columbian highlighted everything from the mall’s continued growth to what shoppers were looking for during the back-to-school season.

We’ve loved supporting their PR efforts and helping them share their stories. Congrats to their team on all the well-deserved attention!

Foot traffic is up at the Vancouver Mall with celebrity-rich CouveCon, car shows and other events attracting crowds.

09/03/2026

What if we thought about su***de prevention long before a moment of crisis? Our latest blog touches on why making support visible, familiar and easy to access matters, and how our work with 988 Oregon is helping people to understand that the lifeline is there for them.

Read more from Claire on why prevention starts earlier than we might think through the link below.

This Su***de Prevention Month, CK is helping make 988 more visible, familiar and part of everyday life across Oregon.

09/01/2026

Sometimes the right message starts with giving people the right tools to share it.

In partnership with Oregon Health Authority, our team created new 988 Oregon partner toolkits to make it easier for organizations across the state to spread the word about 988. And for Su***de Prevention Month, we developed additional resources - including a pocket-sized youth zine - to help partners start conversations and connect people with support.

Take a look at the full collection of resources at 988oregon.org/partners/

08/20/2026

Last week, some of the CK crew were busy capturing new photography for 988 Oregon to expand its image library and better reflect the people and communities it serves across the state.

We’re grateful to be part of work that helps connect people to the lifeline, and to the talented cast, crew and partners who are bringing the vision to life. And a special shoutout to Scampi, who made his production debut and, naturally, was a total pro 🐶

Here’s a little peek at what went into making it happen 👀 🎥