ABOUT US
KRISTINE BREITHAUPT
Principal
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Kristine Breithaupt founded Last Word Strategies in 2016, as a digital-first marketing agency serving businesses and causes across the United States. She has participated in over 75 winning campaigns since 2008. Her experience includes twenty years in a range of public communications roles; from journalism to digital advertising. ​She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the LSU Manship School of Mass Communications in Journalism.
Before going independent, Breithaupt led digital advertising campaigns for
TEGNA
and
Advance Local. In 2024, she was named to
the American Association of Political Consultant's 40 Under 40.
Meet Our Team
At Last Word Strategies, our team is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on innovating and working at each client's speed.
mark volain
Content Manager
Mark Volain was born and raised in Springfield, MA and earned a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University and master's in journalism at Syracuse University's Newhouse School. He spent six years working as a sports reporter and then as Sports Editor, the latter of which brought him to the San Francisco Bay Area. A self-described Lefty with a passion for words, Mark is a big music and baseball fan. Mark lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Nicole, and their tri-color corgi, Bess.
DEQUAN RUSS
Visual Designer
DeQuan Russ is a New Jersey native, music lover, and creative artist with a passion for graphic design. After earning his degree in Digital Art & Design from Full Sail University, he’s spent the majority of his career building and refining brand identities for a variety of clients, which has kept his work interesting and versatile. DeQuan is a huge basketball enthusiast who enjoys time spent at the beach, health and wellness, and embracing all the art that Earth has to offer.
ABOUT LAST WORD STRATEGIES, INC.
An award-winning agency, Last Word Strategies creates engaging campaigns laser focused on driving people to action. The firm has a full-time graphic designer, copywriter, and digital strategist.
We specialize in creating online content: website design, social media management, and e-mail marketing, as well as targeted digital advertising. Our services include public relations and traditional advertising: billboards, printed materials, and direct mail.
Current clients range from candidates and ballot initiatives around the United States, to law firms, schools, advocacy groups, events, hospitals, wealth advisors, contractors, and more.
As a woman-owned business, Last Word Strategies is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through
Louisiana's Unified Certification Program for the below NAICS codes.
| NAICS Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 541870 | Advertising Material Distribution Services |
| 541830 | Media Buying Agencies |
| C36 | Marketing |
| C79 | Media & Advertising |
| C39 | Commercial Printing |
| 541820 | Public Relations Agencies |
| 541810 | Advertising Agencies |
| 541613 | Marketing |
| 541430 | Graphic Design Services |
| 519290 | Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services |
| 323111 | Commercial Printing (except Screens and Books) |
| D20 | Social Media, Online Marketing and Website Optimization |
Elevate Your Brand
Client Success Stories
Last Word Strategies is well-known for changing the game in New Orleans, flipping old-school traditional media campaigns into the fast-paced social media-driven campaigns we have now.
Satisfied Client
2 years ago
With an array of services available and the skills, experience, and expertise to drive client results, I believe they are the best option for your needs for launching a new website.
Happy Customer
1 year ago
Last Word Strategies employs a full-time graphic designer, avoiding the cookie-cutter work that many social media managers have. They truly understand our brand and deliver exceptional results every time. We highly recommend their services.
Repeat Client
3 years ago
We partnered with Last Word Strategies for their expertise in digital marketing. From text message outreach, to website creation, e-mail management, and social media marketing, Last Word Strategies is well-positioned to deliver on what is needed for any organization.
