Acanthus Publishing

Paige Stover Hague is the owner of a group of Boston-based communications companies serving the needs of professional speakers, authors, consultants, and business professionals seeking to increase their visibility in targeted niche markets.

In June of 2000, Paige co-founded Ictus Development with her long-standing technology partner, who currently serves as lead developer and Chief Technology Officer. The Ictus Initiative was established in 2002 to provide more targeted services to speakers, authors, consultants and business executives looking to increase their exposure in the media, on the platform, in print and on the web. In 2004, Acanthus Publishing was created as a business, professional development and specialty non-fiction press.

Paige is an attorney who has practiced in both Florida and Massachusetts focusing on a client base in the financial services industry. She has also worked in the legal publishing industry having held senior management positions on both the product development and sales and marketing sides of the business. She developed and marketed print and electronic products for the legal, tax, accounting and financial services markets for several publicly-traded professional publishers.

Paige is a frequent speaker on the topics of product development, marketing and public relations for professional services firms and also presents continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants and financial advisors on art succession planning. She is co-author Life is Short, Art is Long- Maximizing Estate Planning Strategies for Collectors of Art, Antiques and Collectibles (Wealth Management Press 2007). She was the host of the radio talk show "Financially Speaking" in Boston for 4 years which broadcast legal, political and financial commentary, news and celebrity interviews. She is also a contributing author to 49 Marketing Secrets (that work) to Grow Sales (Morgan James Publishing, 2007). Paige is a graduate of Duke University and Nova Southeastern University Law School.

Leyna's specialty is making sure that your project goes off without a hitch. Whether she's writing, editing, promoting, or simply managing your project, you can rest assured that the journey will be smooth. A native Hoosier with a Master's degree in journalism from Indiana University, Leyna has experience in a variety of different fields, including print media, healthcare, sales and advertising, law, and crisis communications.

In her previous life, Leyna was a blocker for a flat-track roller derby team. She has an intense interest in social and political issues and loves nothing more than an intelligent conversation. These days she most likely can be found curled up with a cup of coffee and a good book.

Stewart specializes in working with clients to translate the power and impact of their spoken words onto the page. Whether it is ghostwriting or editing, Stewart generates the kind of characteristic copy that screams "you".

Hailing from the fair city of Dublin, Ireland, Stewart's love for travel and the challenge of a new environment led him to Boston. His wanderlust takes him to new places, near and far, at every opportunity. Sipping a coffee or a beer in a piazza during the summer with good company is his idea of heaven.

Stewart is a graduate in history from Trinity College Dublin, focusing on modern Irish history and colonial-era Africa. He confesses to being mildly obsessed with world politics.

Laurent holds a Masters in Journalism from Indiana University and spent several years as a medical reporter for the highly respected cardiology website, theheart.org before branching off on his own as a writer and editor. Having previously worked as both a reporter and a PR man, he brings an ability to look at the same text from more than one viewpoint. Drawing connections between your ideas and the intellectual space around them, he highlights your ideas by placing them in interaction with each other and the world.

Lizzie focuses on delivering you and your message to a diverse array of media outlets. Whether it's radio or television, print or online, Lizzie will get your message out there to help you gain exposure in the public eye.

A graduate of Fordham University, Lizzie moved to Boston in 2008 after spending two years working for a New York City public relations agency. Primarily focused on consumer products, Lizzie also has experience with the hospitality and healthcare industries. Lizzie specializes in media relations and product placement and has experience with article development and social media networking.

Shannon grew up in south Florida and moved to Boston in 2007. Having pursued history and classics in university and in his early career, Shannon's love for the detail and precision elements of art led him to focus his energy on graphic design.

Before joining The Ictus Initiative, Shannon was immersed in the cultural program of the city of Gainesville, Florida; working with the design team at the city's Cultural Affairs Division. Since taking the helm with the design function at Ictus, Shannon has spearheaded numerous corporate identity initiatives, logo packages, and web design templates. His excellence in book layout, both as a freelancer and with the Ictus team, has earned him praise throughout his design career.

Sara conducts research to pinpoint the ideal markets for each client. She specializes in matching their needs with media demand to spark a lasting relationship between the two. Her other responsibilities include organizing sponsorship campaigns, writing for and managing content-rich blogs, and optimizing clients' online presence.

An undergraduate student at Boston University, Sara is pursuing a degree in Mass Communication and studying a pre-veterinary track on the side. Heavily involved on campus, she organizes PR for the nation's longest running college soap opera: Bay State, volunteers by leading guided campus tours, and has recently joined the Pre-Veterinary Society to help fundraise and volunteer at local animal shelters.

Over the years, technology-driven marketing and publicity tools have changed the way companies can generate a buzz for their services. As the technology and web guru for Acanthus, George is responsible for designing and implementing many of the tech-based features we use in building informative, up-to-date, and visually compelling websites for our clients. A software developer, George has worked for a large defense contracting firm as well as a few high-tech start-ups and possesses a deep understanding of computers and online operating systems.