Joe Gold is a writer, editor and creative consultant. He wears hats as a marketing professional, technology journalist and author in San Francisco.

As Gold Images, he creates marketing campaigns, advertising, product literature, news releases, Web content, tech marketing, and even offbeat science fiction.

Joe writes articles that illuminate our world and our common humanity. He distills the essence of a business proposition into a potent marketing tool. If you need a versatile marketing idea guy or a plain-spoken tech writer, check out the interactive resumes.

Joe Gold applies his broad-based experience as a reporter, editor, producer, Web builder and marketing consultant.

Contact him for well-executed ideas, for a project or full-time gig.

Peruse the portfolio pages to journey through a writer's eyes as a young reporter, a brash adman, a crusader and a visionary who arrived at the 21st century half a step ahead of the crowd.