Our Stories
We are innovators, entrepreneurs, mechanics, content creators, farmers, veterinarians, small businesses, and more. And we all depend on digital advertising.
“Business as usual” has changed. Everyone from auto body shops to artists rely on digital advertising and social media to reach their customers. This creator driven boom has liberated countless entrepreneurs to build their own enterprise, and it wouldn’t be possible without digital advertising. We give a voice to those trailblazers so policy makers, lawmakers, and the public understands how vital this tool is.
Agriculture & Animals
Utilizing social media tools to generate engagement
Lauren Marie Atkinson Designs is a floral event and design company that strives to bring each client's vision to life and express their emotions through their designs with flowers. LMA handles events of all sizes, from a backyard microwedding to a large corporate dinner, bringing dreams and visions to life through flowers.
Read More >Using social media to maintain business growth during the pandemic
Cupola Animal Hospitals is a young organization. One clinic opened in 2017, and another in 2019, so we were still building our clientele in a very competitive market when the pandemic hit. We have worked to differentiate ourselves by sharing the message of the talent and capabilities we offer across a number of digital platforms.
Read More >Leading through internet advertising
Leading Edge Industries works to solve problems in the agricultural industry by innovating and building first-of-a-kind products designed to dramatically increase bottom lines and make the producer’s life easier.
Read More >Growing a digital community with a green thumb
I opened Coffee Plant Repeat to fill a void I felt due to the closure of my event venue during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Read More >Turning web traffic into farm traffic
We are a strawberry farm that offers pre-picked and pick-your-own strawberries, peaches, sunflowers, tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, cucumber, watermelon, and more! We are an agritourism destination where local families, school groups, and tourists can enjoy a fun-filled day of outdoor activities.
Read More >Unleashing the community-building power of the internet
After losing a job, I decided to turn my passion for animals into a business. I started Bark Orlando as a mobile pet training company.
Read More >Entertainment & Art
How adapting to digital advertising boosted our business
Studio Tenn is a hidden gem of a theatre company located in Franklin, TN, approximately 20 minutes south of Nashville. As the pandemic set in – forcing the cancellation of our 2020 season and eventually most of our 2021 programming – we were forced to adapt. Our biggest initiative was utilizing Zoom to host “Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations With Patrick Cassidy.”
Read More >Online advertising campaigns proved to be successful
Lightning Rod Records is a Nashville-based independent record label that specializes in Rock, Country, and Americana music. Over the years, the label has released music by artists such as James McMurtry, Billy Joe Shaver, The Oak Ridge Boys, Amanda Shires, and Jason Isbell.
Read More >How the ad-supported internet has created business growth
First Edition Film is a filmmaking and film editing company that is woman-owned. Since we’ve been in business, our business has grown. We have partners all over the world and have connected producers with projects they would otherwise not have access to.
Read More >Gathering with the community on social media
GatherHouse Glassblowing Studio + Gallery is my working studio where I sell functional and decorative hand-blown glass pieces as well as teach glassblowing classes to individuals of all levels.
Read More >How a rural business reaches across the nation with digital tools
Dakota Film Company is a full-service photography and videography company in Onida, South Dakota. Our mission is to provide the highest quality content possible for our clients that will bolster their marketing content and brand image.
Read More >Artfully growing a digital community
I am a mixed media artist based out of Pittsburgh, PA. My mother and grandmother introduced me to different types of art media which created a lifelong passion for me.
Read More >Flipping the script on internet advertising
Flippin’ Fabulous specializes in creating handmade reclaimed wood signs, refinished furniture, and repurposed home décor.
Read More >How the mighty, mighty internet creates memories and grows a photogenic audience
I am a Pittsburgh-based wedding, senior and family photographer focusing on bright and authentic imagery for real people.
Read More >An internet that helped create MORE
MORE Magazine stands for Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone through the intentional curation of content that educates, inspires, and calls to action. Arianna Cruz started MORE Magazine after years of work in the nonprofit sector and having a creative instinct that coupled with her background in business.
Read More >A community & connection found online
Indy Maven creates content for a community of forward-thinking women. Through thoughtful storytelling, trusted connections, and building a like-minded community, we strive to uplift women’s voices and serve as their most trusted lifestyle resource in Central Indiana.
Read More >Fashion
Raising the bar with the ad-supported internet
BRABAR was founded because the right fitting bra is the foundation of confidence. We not only educate young women on how a bra should fit, but we also provide a wide range of sizes and designs so that women, especially young women, can feel body confident.
Read More >The perfect fit is found on the internet
Northern Roots Boutique is a locally-owned and operated women’s boutique in Grand Forks, North Dakota. I have worked in retail my entire career and love helping people no matter what I am selling.
Read More >Building a community of customers with social media
Misty Creek Boutique is an online women’s and young contemporary boutique offering unique and trendy clothing, shoes and accessories – my mission is to help girls and women love themselves even more through fashion.
Read More >The ad-supported internet has the perfect ring to it
MyRing launched in 2021 with the mission to create affordable, quality, handmade jewelry tailor-made for each customer.
Read More >Moving into the digital age with the outfit to match
Hoohah is a feminine-first outdoor apparel brand offering vintage inspired and up-cycled apparel made for jumping, dancing, and moving. Hoohah doesn’t have a brick & mortar store, so without social media and the internet, we wouldn’t exist.
Read More >Promoting fashion and Montana living to the world with the internet
fourOSix is a lifestyle and clothing shop that promotes art, music, style, forward-thinking, and Montana living.
Read More >From stitch threads to twitter threads: using the internet for growth
I opened Thread's doors in 2012 and have grown its brick-and-mortar and online presence.
Read More >The internet… Just make it fashion
I've spent most of my life as a lawyer during "work hours" with a passion for fashion and design as a hobby.
Read More >Polishing our brand story through the power of the internet
My company was born when I discovered my grandmother, Dora Mae Pemberton’s, collection of antique jewelry. I was inspired to update her collection of amazing but outdated antiques with current style and modern materials.
Read More >Using the internet to cut through the noise
My brother and his family lived in Idaho since the ’70s and couldn’t find a hair salon that could care for their two mixed-race daughters’ hair. So twice a year, I would travel to Idaho.
Read More >Food
Promoting food and wine while creating a digital community
We have grown Savoir around the idea of offering private cooking classes, wine tasting and an event space for an intimate party or private dinner. We use Facebook, Instagram and Shopify.
Read More >How the ad-supported internet serves coffee to a larger world
Groundation Coffee Shop provides gourmet coffees, smoothies, and treats, bringing an urban feel to a rural area.
Read More >Clusters of online communities created across the country
ClusterTruck is a software platform that powers profitable, vertically integrated delivery-only kitchens. As a result of its tech-driven approach, ClusterTruck’s menu offers 80+ crave-worthy items that are guaranteed to never sit under a heat lamp and spend less than 10 minutes on the road.
Read More >Donut count out the power of the internet
We are a mom-and-pop shop located in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. We’ve been making donuts and pastries fresh daily for more than 60 years.
Read More >The internet creates a homestead away from homestead
My wife and I are in the food industry and always wanted to open a sports family restaurant. In 2015, that dream came true and we opened the Homestead Bar & Grill.
Read More >Internet drives big reach for small coffee shop
Pure Bean started as a roastery, then grew to include a coffeehouse. My mission for Pure Bean is to change the world – to lift the community with what we do and support people in need around the world.
Read More >Hand-dipped leads: how the internet drove food truck success
I opened Lori Lynn's Cookies and Cream after years of dreaming of having my own bakery. In 2020, I acquired our food truck, Marta, and began an ice cream sandwich business.
Read More >Health & Fitness
Digital Advertising: the natural choice find customers locally and internationally
Digital adversiting has allowed Oma to expand her company's footprint in a way that would have never been possible without the ad supported internet.
Read More >Using digital advertising to educate and inform
As a marketing specialist, Charlene has effectively been able to use digital marketing to reach target audiences in a cost-effective way, a must for small businesses like hers which don't have extensive advertising budgets.
Read More >Doubling our online following through increased social media engagement
Connectus Health is a nonprofit community healthcare organization that is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare with many services having little to no out-of-pocket costs. Our offerings include family healthcare, pediatrics, behavioral health, transgender health, primary care, preventative health, and more.
Read More >Olympic success thanks to social media
PIVOT empowers people to take care of their whole self in an unmatched culture of support. We are more than just a “gym” PIVOT incorporates group classes (functional training, cycling, yoga/mobility), personal and small group coaching, nutritional therapy as well has recently become a family practice medical clinic.
Read More >Internet advertising creates out of the gate success
Leanjoebean.com is a fast moving, privately held, startup company disrupting the weight loss industry. The company was started and is owned by the team that created the NBC hit TV show Biggest Loser and Extreme Weight loss.
Read More >Driving solutions through the ad-supported internet
Endo Solutions is a hemp museum and store offering educational materials and personalized consultations. We sell several local products and more than 200 types of CBD and other products from all over the United States.
Read More >Keeping us healthy: how one healthcare pioneer’s community benefits from digital advertising
Youme Healthcare was created to assist children and families who have behavioral and mental health disabilities with the use of telehealth technology. As a convenient healthcare option, we have reached over one hundred clients since starting in April of 2020.
Read More >Sharing Namaste through the power of the internet
I own a small studio located in downtown Buckhannon. We offer weekly yoga & meditation classes, specialty wellness workshops, sound baths, and so much more! Our boutique is stocked with yoga gear, dōTERRA products, WVYS & WVYOGAGIRL merchandise, and small gifts for your favorite yogi.
Read More >The internet helped this creator shine through the noise
I founded my sunscreen company Habit Skin last summer to produce products that work with makeup, daily routines, and the fight against aging.
Read More >How this fitness company leveraged the ad-supported internet for gains
We are a holistic company comprised of physical therapy, personal training, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy. Focusing on the individual as a whole allows us to provide a thorough scope of treatment.
Read More >Marketing
Digital advertising as a tool for storytellers
For Corner Booth Media, digital advertising represents the evolution of storytelling and advertising, advising small businesses on how they can reach their needs and stretch their dollar further.
Read More >Using digital advertising to support clients and other small businesses
Press1toTalk specializes in providing digital marketing and advertising support to hundreds of small and medium businesses, which are most family owned and operated. The agency uses targeted advertising—such as PPC, display, and social media ads—to help these small businesses increase awareness and sales in their local market.
Read More >Making brick mortar bigger
The founders of Rocket Pop started off as a small mom & pop retail shop selling snowboards and wakeboards.
Read More >Prioritizing our digital initiatives to increase event attendance
The Williamson County Fair (WCF) provides a family-friendly, nine-day event, promoting agriculture, bringing communities together, and celebrating the traditions of Williamson County, Tennessee.
Read More >Using the internet to grow client satisfaction
My company - Get Found Madison - offers digital marketing services for clients including e-commerce businesses, local businesses and B2B companies. These services include SEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram Ads, YouTube Ads and email marketing.
Read More >Operation Internet For Growth: Use the ad-supported internet to deliver wins
OpGo was founded to put the trust back into marketing through measurement, expertise, and transparency. We offer retainer services so clients can get what they need whether it be a press release, website, digital ad campaign, social media management, or other service.
Read More >Building brands with digital advertising
We are a brand building company and we use technology to build up people and companies. We use social media to direct people to websites where they can learn about the service, product, or brand that is being sold.
Read More >How one communications firm creates an online community for clients
Deb Herman Marketing Communications is a small marketing communications firm focused on helping small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits.
Read More >The big western way to use the internet for growth
Big West Marketing is a specialized digital marketing agency offering web design, search engine optimization, and marketing consulting services to home service and contractor industries.
Read More >The content that doubled an audience
Cardsetter is a woman-owned, veteran-owned Montana business that makes it easy and affordable to launch a professional website. We prioritize customer service by creating products that are user-friendly and easy to edit.
Read More >Real Estate & Lodging
Expanding our business by utilizing online advertising
e|spaces provides first-class, flexible office and meeting space to companies of all sizes, individuals and entrepreneurs. It is important for prospects to see our physical space, so traditional marketing and PR methods are important: onsite events, mailings to specific ZIP codes and industries, as well as social media ads and content.
Read More >Bringing home success stories with digital advertising
JW Group is a luxury boutique real estate firm based in Telluride, Colorado. The JW Group is four brokers with a combined 115 years of experience living and working in the town of Telluride.
Read More >Creating an online community through real estate
I started McNamee Real Estate 15 years ago as a single agent. Real estate is a very high-burnout and high-turnover business, with only 1 in 5 realtors making it past their first year.
Read More >Using the internet to create the perfect stay
Lake Superior Lodge provides short-term rentals for vacationers and visitors, and we are proud to be the only hotel in the United States privately owned by Native American individuals.
Read More >Specialty
Using analytics from digital ads to advise businesses
A data company focused on monitoring and analyzing digital twins models, Mattertraffic helps customers gain a deeper understanding of how their data traffic is being used and how to best leverage it.
Read More >Driving DEI initiatives through digital advertising
Jefferson Prescott Consulting uses digital advertising specifically to conduct outreach to leaders and organizations in underserved communities, who could benefit from their services.
Read More >Taking the path to success with social media
When you own a neighborhood bike shop, it's truly a family business. We know our customer’s names, we know their kids, we know what's happening in their lives, we ride with them, and we let them know they are part of our family, not just a customer.
Read More >Invitation inside: the ad-supported internet party
Partymachines is the world's leading foam machine manufacturing company. They sell foam machines, foam powder packs, and more to entrepreneurs and rental companies that use their equipment for events from birthday parties, resort pool parties to gender reveals and foam fun runs.
Read More >Chasing your dreams while creating online communities
I am a female race car driver that started racing at age ten. Female auto racing has evolved over the years, but there is still a long way to go, as the sport remains male dominated.
Read More >Capturing internet leads in a hyper-localized market
When my father and his work partner opened Camera Corner Connecting Point in 1953, they were the only staff and sold just cameras. Now, we offer our customers a place to explore the newest technology before they purchase.
Read More >Bilingual Birdies – fun language learning through music!
Bilingual Birdies is ideally an in-person experience – teaching children a new language from other cultures through interactive learning. But since the pandemic, our online platform has been foundational to our success.
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