This is probably the most "Off the Record" we have ever been. But you know what? "We said what we said."
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In our vlog's bonus edition, learn more about why Rochelle Middle School's TikTok Teacher - Ms. Kaylah Blount - got on the platform in the first place. And see how she uses TikTok as a reward for her students to learn math concepts.
Here's hoping Oprah Winfrey, Steve Harvey, and other celebrities pick up on the great things our "@FavoriteTeacherAlert" is doing in Kinston, NC. Special thanks to Lenoir County Public Schools for allowing her to continue pouring into our students in such a positive way.
Watch us brainstorm before hosting a social media deep dive lunch and learn. Then learn Aleatha's tips on how to scare people walking into the grocery store.
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Meet our newest intern, Leah Sugg - Miss Neuse 2021. See how our team handles social media for the largest whole hog cookoff in the world - the BBQ Fest on the Neuse. Get behind the scenes of a Media Day at a golf club and rub elbows at a political event. #itswhatwedo
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I point out government at its finest, the girls help support a middle-high school mentorship program, and we develop relationships in Duplin County. Oh and Kristy tours a haunted house with Brooks!
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A 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. 😂🤣
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Watch behind the scenes of our social media projects (including a uhmmm chicken), I visit East Carolina University and Aleatha is both spoiled and broken. Ha!
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If I told you I forgot my daughter, would you believe me? Ha! Also, meet our newest employee and find out where Jim is hiding.
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We sing, we laugh, we work and we play. And we celebrated another birthday! Congrats to Kristy on her promotion as well.
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As 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?
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Gracie plays a prank on BJ, then asks for help. What would you do? :) Norma-Jean has caught on quick in her first week, "it's Aleatha's world and we're just living in it." And BJ shares another important social media tip to help maximize the time your brand spends on posting.
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As we start cranking out more vlogs, you're getting to see more of the day-to-day in our office. In this episode, new team members are in-serviced on our clients and current projects. BJ discusses the day-to-day operations and how easily they can be disrupted with breaking news. He also gives a HUGE social media tip, Kristy heads out on a news assignment, and BJ procrastinates. Do whaaaaaa???
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In a more serious, yet still silly, episode of The Journey, the Neuse News team reports on another manhunt in the community. We also help a friend, laugh over a Snapchat, and hold a Zoom with a potential client.
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Two truths and a lie! 😂 Man, I love this Journey! I also drop a few social media tips, so watch until the end
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Had the honor of being interviewed by the infamous Reece Gardner this week on TMGI - CTV10. We discussed the acquisition of N.C. Political News and how the devastation of Hurricane Matthew led me to launch Magic Mile Media. I also got on a small kick about the politics of COVID-19 and its impact on our business community. Sometimes I question the politics when looking at the same data and science.
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The week started out like it always does - busy and fun. But we ended on a much more serious note. It's moments like this along the journey that makes us realize how reporting fast and accurate news really makes a difference in our community. There was a collective sigh of relief as we went to sleep feeling grateful and safe.
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Defunding the Police has been one of the most controversial topics of 2020, stemming from the wake of high-profile cases involving concerns of racial profiling or cases of police brutality. While some calls for Defunding the Police mask redistributing money from police budgets to social programs, others are a bit more blatant by defunding police departments altogether.
Fast forward to this past week in La Grange, where 31 policing agencies descended on our area. They came with helicopters, heat-seeking devices, K-9s, SWAT teams, armored vehicles, and more. Tax dollars well spent to protect our community from harm. Imagine living near Kennedy Home or Banks School Road in an era where Defunding the Police wasn’t a phrase but a policy.
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We 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.
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BJ and Aleatha discuss ways to grow his texting community (252.516.6311) in the context of this year's election. A Magic Mile Media client issues a lug nut challenge so BJ can "get his hands dirty". And, one of our digital media specialists, Mackenzie, heads off to college.
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One of our employees received some negative comments on social media...the kind of negative comments that aren't constructive. We call these keyboard warriors "haters". Having served 8 years in public office and several more in public life haters are everywhere. How you choose to handle these people will have a great impact on your psyche and productivity.
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