March 16, 2021
As we begin to play with the “Off the Record” set BJ and Aleatha shoot the breeze about a bunch of silly topics. Tell us what you liked best and also what topics you want us to discuss or guests you’d like us to invite on the show.
February 10, 2020
Senator Jim Perry is a native of Lenoir County and proud father of three. He went to Woodington Middle School, South Lenoir High School, Lenoir Community College and North Carolina State University. A few days ago, he dropped by Neuse News to chat with BJ about a range of topics including some of his career and life experiences. Jim shared his thoughts on how our legislature works, why we should pay attention to the Second Amendment debate, and the importance of the North Carolina 2020 census.
February 5, 2020
In our first podcast episode of 2020, we’re doing things a little differently. In the studio is Gram Spear, Vice President of Perry Management Inc. A native of Kinston, Gram attended Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. His wife and several friends recently launched a faith-based private school to deliver classical education accessible to all students, regardless of economic backgrounds. On this episode, Gram chats with BJ about basketball, social media, business practices, life, legacy and a deep commitment to faith.
December 22, 2019
Did you know you can use text messaging to connect with people and grow your brand? Zac shares how he’s been doing exactly that after getting the idea from Gary Vaynerchuk.
December 22, 2019
How does government help businesses in Kinston? How has social media helped Zac’s brand? How does one post a classified ad online to Neuse News? As Magic Mile Media marks its third anniversary, BJ and Zac unpack the answers to these questions and hint at upcoming speaking engagements.
December 16, 2019
Yes, I’ve succumbed to the reality that a lot of teenagers and preteens are communicating via Tik Tok. And that’s exactly why as a dad and a marketer I need to be there.
December 16, 2019
Learn more about the Neuse News model in this short clip from my guest lecture at East Carolina University.
December 16, 2019
Agree or disagree with political opinions, our Neuse News team is going to continue allowing multiple political opinions, because that’s reflective of who our country is.
December 2, 2019
With the help of his family, 17-year-old Shane Swindell opened a business in the old K-Mart building on N. Queen Street, Kinston. The store is aptly named Shane’s Discount Outlet and provides quality pieces of merchandise at discounted prices. BJ and Zac sat down with Shane to discuss why he started the business, ideas for a social media marketing strategy, and the young entrepreneur’s business and academic aspirations.
November 30, 2019
BJ and Zac sat down to catch up as well as recap the recent Social Media Masterminds meetup. They discuss Zac’s experience with TikTok and how he dared post a funny TikTok video to LinkedIn–yes, the professional site. Is BJ making progress towards his goal of mastering video? Tune in to find out.
