So, about last month...

Have you ever had something gnaw at you long enough that you finally had to address it?

Last month the City of Kinston requested that Neuse News run a Public Notice informing the community of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Having served for eight years as mayor, I know the budget process and numbers well. Glaring to me was the proposed $26,100 increase in the mayor and council’s salary line item. Surely that was a mistake. Surely in a time like this that would not be on the table.

Ordering Starbucks in Spanish?

In episode 29 of The Journey, we discuss new projects, politics, and the best part...watching BJ order Starbucks in Spanish? LOL #YouNeedToCalmDown And for aspiring leaders, there's a great tip about handling tough questions with the media.

I'm an A to B kind of guy.

Today, we chatted with a possible addition to our social media team, handled tech issues, discussed the studio renovations currently underway, mentioned an upcoming revised podcast and more. And I confessed, "I'm an A to B kind of guy."

Standing Out From All the Social Media Noise - The Journey, Episode 27

In 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.

The Journey, Episode 26

CappsTrailers.com, Kings Restaurant, an interview with the infamous Reece Gardner, a chat with US Congressman David Rouzer, and a coffee run. Just more time doing the best job ever. #TheJourney

Vlog: Starting a New Business During a Pandemic?

It has been a rough couple of months but we're figuring it out. There is a light at the end of this tunnel. It's all just part of The Journey.

vlogBJ MurphyMay 20, 2020pandemic, covid-19, entrepreneur, bjmurphy360, bj murphy, aleatha thrower, neuse news

Bad Dad Jokes, Round 1

Bad Dad Jokes with Brandon Potter and BJ Murphy, Round One. Who do you think wins?

vlogBJ MurphyMarch 30, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, brandon potter, bad dad jokes, humor, video, coronavirus, covid-19

The Journey, Episode 23 - Coronavirus, Day 1

On Monday Brandon Potter and I had a real talk about our businesses and how small business owners will need to adapt to the Coronavirus. This may be the most brutally honest video we've ever done. This vlog series is not scripted, it's just a camera capturing the moments. So proud of our team and what we're trying to accomplish to help our communities. DOERS are greater than COMPLAINERS

vlogBJ MurphyMarch 21, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, brandon potter, neuse news, magic mile media, coronavirus, vlog

Church and technology

I am so happy to see many churches using the tools available to them to get their message out this morning. This progression is NECESSARY for the growth of the church and I hope they'll continue to improve.

blogBJ MurphyMarch 15, 2020church, technology, coronavirus, bj murphy, bjmurphy360

The Journey, Ep. 19 - 2019 Interns Victory Tour

Our 2019 Summer Interns joined me recently to discuss the integration of their education and professional goals with southeastern NC Career and Technical Education professionals who met at Kinston High School. The inaugural internship experiment at Neuse News and Magic Mile Media was a huge success because we all worked to match their skill sets and talents with projects for our companies and clients.

Three of our five interns (Gracie Herring, Parker Mitchell and Ethan Cahoon) discussed our program with these professionals and then we went back to our office and chatted about improvements for our 2020 Summer Internship Program.

The Journey, Ep. 18 - Ministry & Social Media

When it comes to social media, the church is complacent and scared. It's way past time for ministry leaders to adapt to this really cool device called a smartphone. In a recent chat at Groundbreakers Global Leadership Summit, I broke down social media in ways to help ministry leaders understand, adapt and apply their message to technology. In The Journey, Episode 18 - Ministry & Social Media, I lay out three things that catch people's attention on social media and step on a few toes.

vlogBJ MurphyFebruary 14, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, vlog, ministry, church, speaker, groundbreakers

Episode 3.02 with Sen. Jim Perry

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.

podcastBJ MurphyFebruary 10, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, podcast, jim perry, kinston, raleigh, entrepreneur, lenoir county

Episode 3.01 with Gram Spear

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.

podcastBJ MurphyFebruary 5, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, gram spear, real estate marketing, brandon ingram, podcast, kinston, faith, God, education

Social Media Masterclass for Realtors - The Journey, Episode 17

Recently, the Hudson Law Firm out of metro Atlanta reached out to BJ to conduct a social media masterclass. The two sessions were designed to lay out some philosophies and give tips on best practices. Atlanta is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country and a handful of the top agents came to the private class. Enjoy this episode of The Journey.

Starting 2020 Off Right - The Journey, Episode 16

Watch our latest vlog episode featuring breaking news, accountability and reuniting of friends to kick off the year 2020.

Liberals and conservatives are neighbors too

Yes, conservatives can have liberal friends and liberals can have conservative friends.

blogBJ MurphyDecember 22, 2019Neuse Newspolitics, republicans, democrats, tik tok, neuse news, bjmurphy360, bj murphy

Using Text Messaging to Grow Your Community

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.

Podcast Weekly Roundup: BJ & Zac

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.

podcastBJ MurphyDecember 22, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, zac holcomb, magic mile media, neuse news, additive america, text messaging, 2020

My first two videos on Tik Tok

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.

podcastBJ MurphyDecember 15, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, tiktok

3,000 pieces of content for FREE

Learn more about the Neuse News model in this short clip from my guest lecture at East Carolina University.

podcastBJ MurphyDecember 15, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, neuse news, ecu