Tanja M. Laden


editorial • branded content • communications

Hi! I'm Tanja. I'm a Southern California-born, internationally educated writer, editor, and communications professional with experience producing travel and lifestyle content for digital and print media.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in History from Occidental College, and I am the founder of a boutique communications agency called Go There LLC, where I am leveraging my experience as a journalist and branded content writer to bring exciting new projects to the public.

In my free time, I volunteer with the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) and also serve as Vice President at the Cameron Parsons Foundation. I enjoy nature, animals, classic jazz, and vintage bookstores, and I have a small but mighty antique postcard collection. I am a proud member of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, the Order of the Good Death, and the Freelancers Union.

I have written for a broad range of publications such as Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, GOOD/Upworthy, LAist, Telegraph UK, Juxtapoz, Food & Wine, and Playboy, just to name a few. I was also a full-time staff editor at High Times, and wrote a weekly column on VICE called “City of the Seekers,” where I examined the interstices of art and spirituality in Los Angeles. I also authored the commemorative book, Assistance League of Los Angeles: The First 100 Years, aimed at donors and other stakeholders of the eponymous long-running local nonprofit, where I’ve also served as a volunteer.

Editorial

Branded Content

I have produced sponsored content in partnership with Espolòn Tequila, Beck’s Brewery, Sony, Disney, SyFy, Samsung, and Microsoft, among other multinational brands. I have also written and edited promotional material including blog entries, social media posts, press releases, news items, and announcements on products pertaining to technology and design for global marketing and PR agencies, as well as independent clients. Additionally, I have been on over 30 press/fam trips, all with the goal of bringing my experiences to travel agents, tour operators, and other travel professionals, as well as the general public.

Communications

I am the founder and chief storyteller of Go There LLC, a communications agency specializing in art, technology, travel, and more. Go There provides clean, informative, and engaging communication that effectively distills and captures the true essence of a message or campaign. We implement personalized media outreach via a curated network of journalists and digital creators to get your story the attention it deserves. We have extensive media connections, and our professional media experience means we know how a journalist receives pitches — what works and what doesn’t. If you're interested in learning more, Go There!

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