Chinese media veterans create News Break mobile app, which is stealing data too

While TikTok has been all over the news after President Trump drew attention to the potential theft of data from Americans and the endangerment of officials, a silent giant has put the hard work and talent of local entrepreneurs and workers on display without permission or a conversation. News Break, created by Chinese media veterans, is a news aggregator application that is robbing small American businesses of their intellectual property, infringing upon copyrighted material, and denying them the potential for revenue.

blogBJ MurphySeptember 25, 2020tiktok, blog, news break, neuse news, chinese, donald trump, president, google, facebook

Refining the Studio - The Journey, Episode 43

Now as the studio renovation is complete some minor refinements begin to enhance the space and some politicos start making their way to our set. And what's a vlog without picking on BJ? Because you know...#MrRogers.

vlogBJ MurphySeptember 23, 2020studio, bj murphy, brandon potter, aleatha thrower, gracie herring, taylor fussell, sammy aiken

The Best Ground Game for Campaigns

COVID-19, economic issues, social unrest, wildfires, natural disasters, and explosive “gotcha” books will help shape the political landscape. Technological advances like geo-targeting and social media will provide new means of communicating candidates’ messages in local and national elections. The old cliche that “all politics is local” continues to ring true, but how do local candidates stand out in the noise of presidential election year rhetoric?

blogBJ MurphySeptember 21, 20202020 election, election, campaign, candidate, covid-19, politics

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood - BJ finally has his studio!

The Journey, Episode 42

New Carpet and BJ's Mood Swings

As 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.

BJ's 40th Birthday

What's a birthday without food, friends and fun? Birthdays - another part of this journey. Enjoy an EXTENDED version of The Journey as a guest at BJ's 40th birthday party!

Preparing for 40

The 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.

North Carolina - Trump and Cooper’s Races to Lose

While reporters and TV talking heads continue to refer to North Carolina as a swing state, they are largely mistaken. We do not “swing” between Republicans and Democrats for president and governor much to the media’s chagrin. Our selection of US Senators, however, would qualify for that designation. The reality is that NC tends to vote for Republican presidents, Democratic governors, and flip flops on US Senators.

Almost Done

Watch this vlog and see if you can spot the only guy actually WORKING! Hint: It's not BJ. 😂😂😂😂 Seriously, though, the studio is coming along nicely! Lots of fun stuff coming soon!

Getting in a Client's Shoes

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.

vlogBJ MurphyAugust 24, 2020social media, marketing, magic mile media, vlog, bjmurphy360, bj murphy, jim capps

Watermelon Explosion Challenge

Can a watermelon explode under pressure from rubber bands? If so, how many rubber bands does it take? Find out on our first Murphy Family Productions video. 🤣😍

vlogBJ MurphyAugust 24, 2020family, watermelon explosion, bj murphy, gracyn murphy, kathryn murphy, fun

School Board Decision Paves Way for More Diversity

The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected everyone in 2020 and will affect us for years to come. I will leave some of the national debate about the economic stress, masks, hydroxychloroquine, or other issues to the pundits. On a local level, the recent potential 18-week decision by the Lenoir County School Board exposed a servant leadership deficit catching parents, teachers and even administrators by surprise.

Midnight Blog: Guess this approaching 40 thing is becoming a reality.

On 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.

Now's the Time

Have you ever pondered about when to take action? Get some behind the scenes discussion about that and ...

Great client meeting on a fun project. Gracie loses to a cabinet. We continue to make progress in our new office and studio. And more. If we were ever going to invest in our studio, now's the time. Don't sleep on us...we have a lot of good things coming!

Now's the Time - The Journey, Episode 36

Haters gon' hate. And, they don't pay your bills.

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.

Coffee Emergencies and Hurricane Isaias

New studio project, coffee emergencies and oh - it's pronounced "ees-ah-EE-ahs." Just another day in paradise! The Journey, Episode 34 - Hurricane Isaias

A Peek Inside Magic Mile Media

Take an interesting look inside a business meeting with one of our Magic Mile Media social media clients, Brooks Poole, Realtor, as we discuss strategies for his Facebook page. (If you haven't liked his page you should do that now. Fun stuff happening there.) Neuse News covers the new UPS store at MedSource Pharmacy and, of course, no vlog is complete without a dose of Gracie Herring and Mackenzie Cannon. We are loving this journey!

Having a Blast - The Journey, Episode 32

This episode of The Journey really captures the personality and atmosphere in which we get to work on a daily basis. It looks like we are having a lot of fun and we are. But what you do not see is that between Neuse News and Magic Mile Media our team was responsible for 147 pieces of content just last week. Yes, we actually do work really hard. And we have a blast doing it. It is so important to love what you do!

Doesn't feel like work

When you love what you do and who you do it with it doesn't feel work. It feels like an adventure - a journey. Check out The Journey, Episode 31.

One Building. Five Businesses. The Journey, Ep. 30

One building, five businesses, a new home upstairs, good energy, lots of fun and living the dream! That is what is happening at 105 West Blount Street in downtown Kinston and we are loving every minute of it this journey.

vlogBJ MurphyJuly 8, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, brandon potter, vlog, art 105, entrepreneur