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Small Businesses and Social Media

ashleyfithen — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:59 +0000

Many small businesses are turning to social media to generate new business and connect with customers. Without question, social media has become an essential marketing tool. See what other small business owners think about social media.

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Getting to Know Mark Riggs of MJ2 Marketing

ashleyfithen — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:19 +0000

As we wrap up our series introducing you to our team members, we would like to introduce you to our Business Manager, Mark Riggs.

Mark, originally from Quantico, Virginia, grew up all over the country, as his father was a Marine. He attended over 20 schools. He eventually landed in Columbus, Ohio where he attended The Ohio State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting in 1998.

Mark was Director of Finance for a local printing company for several years when he decided to explore new career opportunities. By pure luck, he was set up for an interview with Susan Eichinger at Fireproof. He was immediately offered the position and has been with the company for over 14 years. It is through Fireproof that Mark had the opportunity to meet Megan James, and he now serves as Business Manager for MJ2 Marketing as well as Accounting Manager at Fireproof, InfoStream and InfoStore. Mark is a busy financier!

Mark handles the financial reporting for all four companies while acting as an internal auditor for compliance and best internal business practices. He is also involved in the benefits and is the 401 K Plan Administrator. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge in interpreting financial data to balance goals on both profitability and compliance ensuring viability in a very competitive business environment.

When he isn’t busy managing the finances of these four businesses, Mark enjoys exploring with his two sons: Austin, a Marine, and Alex, who will be entering his freshman year at Thomas Worthington High School this year. During the “warmer” months they enjoy hiking and have explored most of Ohio’s State Parks. They are also known to go sport skeet shooting on the weekends. In the winter, you can find them tubing down Mad River Mountain’s Avalanche hills. Read on to learn more about Mark.

What do you like best about working at MJ2?

I love the genuine enthusiasm the staff has for what they do and for their clients.

What do you do when you are not working?

You can usually find me doing one of three things:

Golfing
Hiking
Bike riding

What is your favorite color and why?

Midnight Blue – If there is ever a feeling of warmth in a color…this is it.

What device can you not live without?

I cannot be without my iPod.

What is your favorite app?

Iheart radio – I change my taste in music by the mood I am in and this foots the bill.

What is currently playing on your Ipod?

Jack’s Mannequin – Swim

What is your favorite Restaurant?

101 Beer Kitchen on Sawmill Road, the name says it all.

Where is your favorite place to travel?

Yellowstone National Park, I love to hike.

Do you prefer Jeni’s or Graeter’s?

Hands down, Graeters!

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Welcome Borror Properties!

ashleyfithen — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:26 +0000

We would like to introduce you to our new client Borror Properties! We are excited to work with the amazing Borror team on their digital and social strategy.

Pictured left: Lisa Moore and Ashley Fithen at the Borror LinkedIn training.

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Getting to Know Anne Harkin of MJ2 Marketing

ashleyfithen — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:49 +0000

As you can probably tell by now, our team is filled with exceptionally talented and creative individuals. If you’ve not yet had the pleasure of meeting Anne Cordial Harkin, Account Manager, we would like to introduce her to you!

Anne, the youngest of four girls, grew up in Powell on Big Bear Farms…when it was a farm. A very proud Bobcat, she graduated from Ohio University in 1992 with a B.S. in Communications and started working in radio and TV sales. Anne spent over 19 successful years in the industry, her last radio sales job being with Clear Channel, where she sold for WCOL and enjoyed industry perks such as meeting several musical artists and going to concerts. Anne moved on to Director of Business Development at People to My Site, where she specialized in internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing.

Anne and her husband Gary are the proud parents of four children, Charlie (13), Brendan (11) and twins Matthew and Caroline (8). The Harkin’s live and breathe for lacrosse (some might even call it an obsession) and can typically be found on the fields cheering for their children.

Anne brings with her a wealth of knowledge in social media marketing strategies and business development and an amazing attitude to the MJ2 Marketing office. Read on to learn more about Anne!

What do you like best about working at MJ2 Marketing?

I love the peeps! Everyone has fun and outgoing personalities, but they’re also wickedly smart. I’ve learned so much from everyone.

What do you do when you are not working?

I am driving the kids to and from practices or games, teaching 1^st grade PSR at St. Joan of Arc, and mowing and taking care of the seven acres we call home, but I am a beast on the John Deere!

What is your favorite color and why?

Orange! It always has been. I love it because it’s bright, fun, cheerful, exciting, but just a little different than your boring reds or blues.

What device can you not live without?

My MacBook Pro. My life is on there – my family schedules, budget, emails, and oh yea, all my work stuff.

What is your favorite app?

Spotify so I can always have a good supply of tunes, like Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5 Acoustic (I love anything acoustic) and Madness by Muse. I sometimes throw a little country in there with Downtown by Lady Antebellum.

What is currently playing on your Ipod?

Natalie Maines from the Dixie Chicks has a new album. I really like it!

What is your favorite restaurant?

Morettis on Sawmill Rd., best Italian food there is!

Do you prefer Jeni’s or Graeter’s?

Graeters. Buckeye Blitz please!

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MJ2 Grandstand. Good Thing We Check Our Mailbox. Look What We Found!

ashleyfithen — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:26:22 +0000

For 38 years, The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has served the business community, promoting local business and providing opportunities to help companies grow. In honor of their commitment, they are highlighting 38 Chamber member businesses and their Chamber story. Each business story will be promoted not only in the Dublin Chamber News but also on the Chamber’s website.

So who is the featured member this month?

From left to right: Mark Riggs, Megan James, Ashley Fithen, Anna Young and Lisa Moore.

We are excited to seek out all the opportunities the chamber has to offer Dublin businesses!

MJ2 Marketing is a boutique marketing firm offering a suite of marketing services including digital, print and social. Developing sharp ideas with executable plans, MJ2 Marketing’s success is found in our ability to mix traditional marketing with new social media tools. Focusing on content creation and digital brand management, MJ2 Marketing will find the best approach for your company and brand. Learn more by visiting www.mj2marketing.com.

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