Kinston-based Magic Mile Media has launched simpleAIx, a subsidiary focused on making AI solutions accessible for businesses and organizations. President BJ Murphy, who founded the company and is a former mayor of Kinston, stated in the announcement, “You don’t need to understand all the complexities of AI. What matters is knowing we can help you implement systems that reduce overhead and increase your bottom line. Sales up, expenses down—that’s the goal with simpleAIx.”
Read MoreIf you think competing with the marketing power of large companies is impossible without a huge budget, think again. Thanks to AI, small businesses can level the playing field, finding opportunities to reach their audiences in cost-effective and creative ways. Here are three ways you can compete on a small budget.
Read MoreAt Magic Mile Media, we’re no strangers to wearing multiple hats. Our team is small, but our responsibilities are big, and AI has been a game changer for us. We use AI (Artificial Intelligence) daily to help us cut through the clutter and focus on what really matters—delivering impactful results for our clients and readers. Whether it’s editing videos, creating headlines for Neuse News, or brainstorming new strategies, AI is becoming an invaluable tool for us.
Read MoreThis is probably the most "Off the Record" we have ever been. But you know what? "We said what we said."
Read MoreOur team hosts a social laying out the case for Neuse News Sports, a new division of Neuse News. It's a project we've worked on for months and plan on launching in mid-August. See the silliness behind the scenes that make up our fun work environment - we create TikToks, our interns get silly, and we make business happen.
Read MoreWe meet Raeanne's fiance, I learn about a new social media app called BeReal, the interns record ICYMI, and this is what happens when I go on vacation...
Read MoreBJ gets conned into buying lunch for the whole office. The interns also learn a very valuable lesson. Then Kristy and Danny go out on assignment.
Read MoreDanny's wish gets granted. Norma-Jean takes a selfie with the governor and Kristy gets the governor on the record. Also, can you believe they got me to do a dancing TikTok!?! See behind the scenes on Episode 103 of The Journey.
Read MoreA couple of team members get gifts, then an amazing surprise walks through the door! And someone exclaims Danny is perfect...boy he's got them fooled. 😂🤣
Read MoreIf I told you I forgot my daughter, would you believe me? Ha! Also, meet our newest employee and find out where Jim is hiding.
Read MoreAn eventful week already, including a prank call to the VP, Danny’s 1 year anniversary, and an exciting announcement. Whew!
Read MoreA new journey begins when you say farewell.
Read MoreAs our company loves to celebrate birthdays, we also found a new way to make big decisions around the office. And when BJ's on vacation, what actually happens?
Read MoreWe are inching closer to our Election Night Show and our phone has been ringing off the hook with people in need of video production and we are living for it! It has been so busy but not too busy to meet Dad at Lovick's. Buster is back and he is the real star of the show. On this "Journey" remember the things that matter most.
Read MoreAs our small business tries to grow during a pandemic we still find ways to laugh and have a good time. A TikTok snack, new carpet and BJ's mood swings are all on tap for this episode of The Journey.
Read MoreThe Neuse News team visits Jay Shin's new restaurant in downtown Kinston, Jay's 108. Over lunch, you get a small "taste" of BJ's construction supervisor skills. 🤣 We also visit a client at a new property listing, meet our newest team member, and prepare for BJ's 40th birthday bash. Just another part of #thejourney.
Read MoreOn Friday night I went to bed much earlier than usual. Guess this approaching 40 thing is becoming a reality. 🤣 However, I woke up in the middle of the night with multiple things weighing on my mind. Things like the Lenoir County School Board, my upcoming 40th birthday and the 2020 elections.
Read MoreIn today's vlog, we visit a client on his birthday, pepper him with questions about his business and talk about standing out on social media even with all the noise in people's timelines.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreFollowing the inaugural Social Media Masterminds Marketing Summit (SM3), the team at Magic Mile Media decided to relaunch the BJMurphy360 website, continue with regular meetups, and be intentional about building a content funnel.
Zac is a newcomer to Kinston and on this episode, he and BJ share perspectives on how local business owners can promote their businesses a bit better, and some of the dos and don’ts when it comes to social media.
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