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Welcome our world traveling, dance loving Account Coordinator, Dana!

Welcome to the Engage/MurphyEpson team! Tell us a little about yourself.

Hey y’all! I am a recent (virtual) graduate from Elon University in North Carolina where I earned my BSBA in Marketing and minored in Psychology. I studied abroad twice during my time at Elon, spending a month in Dubai and Abu Dhabi my freshman year and the spring semester of my junior year in Florence, Italy (my favorite place in the world)! I was also very involved in Elonthon–Elon’s Dance Marathon for Duke Children’s Hospital–a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. Other than that, I am a sucker for the outdoors, exploring coffee shops, and I laugh at my own jokes way more than anyone else ever does.

 

OK, now it’s time for some rapid fire.

 

If you could have a cup of coffee with anyone, who would it be?

I know you’re asking for one person, but picture this: Reese Witherspoon, Joanna Gaines, Michelle Obama, and I are all sharing stories over coffee–I probably wouldn’t remember any of it because I’d be too excited. Nevertheless, I think we would have the best conversation about books, food (shout out to the Magnolia Table cookbook) and servant leadership…not to mention I am certain I would leave feeling so empowered!

 

What’s your spirit animal?

A hippo! When you Google “hippopotamus spirit animal” it says, “The hippopotamus spirit animal reminds you that you are born great, and you have the potential to become whoever you want to be.” I think that’s a great reminder!

 

What was your first email address? (Don’t be shy.)

dgurl08@gmail.com. Spelling girl with a “u” was the cool thing to do in middle school…

 

What was your first job?

Aside from nannying, I taught art classes at Picasso’s in Upper Arlington. Teaching at their summer camp for little kids was my favorite part of the job, but I also taught Friday night middle school classes and Wine Craft for adults throughout the year!

 

What’s the next country you want to travel to?

I am itching to travel to Ireland! Hopefully that will be my next big trip post-coronavirus.

 

If you were a Crayola crayon, what would your name be?

Matcha Love – it’s only fitting considering I drink an iced matcha daily.

 

You’ve got one day in Columbus. What do you do?

I would definitely try to hit as many coffee shops as I could. A few favorites are Fox in the Snow, Flowers & Bread, and Stauf’s (specifically the Neil Ave. location).

 

Tell us what you do at Engage.

In short, marketing, social media, and business strategy. I help to launch communication efforts, develop marketing research initiatives, and manage social media assets for clients. So far, my day-to-day has consisted of a lot of writing, learning, and strategizing, and I have loved every minute of it!

 

What do you do outside of work?

A typical day for me usually consists of practicing yoga, reading books, and likely eating something from Trader Joe’s. I also love to spend time with my friends and family, especially when it involves kayaking or playing games like euchre or Catan.

 

Engage and MurphyEpson have cultivated quite the culture of philanthropy. What’s your favorite way to give back to the community?

I love to give back by being in the midst of community, physically present and together for a cause. Being surrounded by people that share a common goal and passion is so inspiring and empowering to me. There is so much value in being able to personally connect with the people and/or communities that are being impacted but there is also infinitely more to learn from them, and it brings me so much joy to be part of that environment.

 

Give us a note you’d like to end on.

These are some of my favorite words to live by – “We can change at home, certainly, but something profound happens inside of us when we remove ourselves from what’s familiar and safe and challenge ourselves to something bigger.” – Stephanie May Wilson

 

Awesome! To learn more about Dana, connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Welcome our intern, Brooke!

Welcome to #teamME! Tell us a little about yourself.

Hi everyone! I’m going into my senior year at Central Michigan University majoring in integrative public relations and minoring in event management. I’m so excited to see what knowledge and experience will come from my time spent with the MurphyEpson team. I’m from Michigan, so I have to show some love even in the buckeye State… Go Blue! Anyways, on most days you can find me spending quality time with family, hanging out with friends or binge watching the next hot series on Netflix or Hulu (Yes, I have both).

OK, now it’s time for some rapid fire.

If you could have a cup of coffee with anyone, who would it be?

Mindy Kailing for sure. She’s a writer, actress, comedian, and producer. You may know her as Kelly, from The Office or Mindy, from the Mindy Project (my latest binge-watching obsession), I admire her authenticity, passion for her work, and most importantly the relatability/ability of her characters to always make me laugh. I think our coffee date would be full of insightful life tips and laughter; lots and lots of laughter.

What’s your spirit animal?

Hmmm … honesty, I’m not sure. I decided to leave it up to a quick quiz on the internet because what could go wrong? Drumroll please …  I’m a wolf! What it means to be a wolf: “The power of the wolf brings forth instinct, intelligence, appetite for freedom, and awareness of the importance of social connections. When the wolf shows up in your life, pay attention to what your intuition is telling you.” Actually, very impressed by this answer.

What was your first email address? (Don’t be shy.)

Shoeluver11@hotmail.com … Yes, I’m still a “luver” of shoes. 

What was your first job?

Sales Associate at Aéropostale. I used to love those matching sweat suits.

What’s the next country you want to travel to?

Italy, I’m planning to study abroad for a semester next spring!

If you were a Crayola crayon, what would your name be?  

Golden Yellow. I absolutely LOVE the color yellow. It instantly brightens my day and I try to leave a little of that brightness everywhere I go.

Where did you go to college?

This fall I will be a senior at Central Michigan University. Fire Up Chips!

Phew. What a doozy. Catch your breath and tell us what you do at MurphyEpson.

I’m the communications intern this summer for the #teamME. I’m getting exposed to just about everything PR. I’m sitting in on team meetings, assisting in creating content for social media, proofing print pieces, and learning the ins and outs of client meetings. I love the exposure offered here and hope I can assist all team members.

What do you do outside of work?

I’m a big family gal. Quality time with family and friends is where I spend the majority of my time. I also love to get outdoors when the weather is nice riding bikes, walking around the new city of my summer home or reading a good book. You can sometimes find me trying to perfect my cooking skills or when they fail trying different restaurants throughout Columbus.

MurphyEpson has cultivated quite the culture of philanthropy. What’s your favorite way to giveback to the community?

I really enjoy volunteering at organizations or schools that work with children and adults who have special needs. I love creating connections, watching their accomplishments, and doing anything to see them smile.  

You’ve got one day in Columbus. What do you do?

Well, I am not from the area, so I will give it my best shot. I would start my morning off by going to the Fox in the Snow coffee shop. I’ve been told they have the best iced coffee. Then I would browse the shops and galleries in the Short North. Next, I’d grab some lunch at a place known for their burgers and go see an evening Clippers game. Once the game was over, I’d find a fun karaoke bar, embarrass myself at my own amusement, and get a few late-night apps!  

Give us a note you’d like to end on.

“if you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise”  – Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey

Awesome! To learn more about Brooke, connect with her on LinkedIn

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Vitaminwater’s $100,000 No Smartphone For a Year Challenge: Could you do it?

Vitaminwater recently launched a conversation-starting New Year’s challenge – $100,00 to select participants that could go a full year without using their smartphone. The contest rules stated that participants would receive a 1996-style cell phone and could use work laptops, desktop computers and voice-activated devices but smartphones and tablets were prohibited.

We polled members of #teamME to find out if they could do it, for how long and what they could accomplish in a year without all of the scrollin’ and swipin’. Check out what we said.

Marie

  1. Could you do it? Not today, but I could when I retire in 10 years or so.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet?  I couldn’t go more than an hour today, because clients and the ME team need to be able to reach me easily. But when I retire? I could definitely go a year. Or five!
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? I’d exercise more and generally be more relaxed.

Cindy

  1. Could you do it? No, I use my phone to navigate, order food, find out operating hours, review work emails every day…it’s too convenient to have this mobility in a small format that I can carry in my purse or pocket and that works without me having to constantly reconnect to different hotspots or networks.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? I couldn’t do it!
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? I do like to leave my phone at home a lot when out walking or when on vacation. It’s too stressful to jump every time I get a ping which is often unimportant Facebook notices. I also don’t like to have it at the dinner table as it really stifles conversation. We were just talking the other day about how people seem to have lost the art of dialoguing back and forth…can we blame it on the phone or the general lack of manners in our culture? No idea.

Missi

  1. Could you do it? YES, 100K count me in!
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? If I was provided a phone to use, I could go the entire year easily. Considering I can still use my laptop or computer, I would still be able to accomplish my daily tasks on those devices.
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? My phone tells me how much screen time I use daily and it bothers me how much time I waste. Detoxing from my mobile device would be so refreshing and I would probably watch more Netflix…just kidding. My extra time would be used to be more active for sure and I would focus on myself more. Love the idea of traveling without GPS but then again, I should get familiar with smoke signals or how to use flares if I am lost.

Nick

  1. Could you do it? No.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? If I did, 1 day.
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? Take more naps, read more books and eat more ice cream.

Stephanie

  1. Could you do it? I think I could do it.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? I’ll pull out my crystal ball and say 3 months, maybe 4 – LOL!
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? I’d just use more paper for directions, notes, reminders, etc.

Angela

  1. Could you do it? Yes. For $100,000? Totally.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? I’d go the full year. Eyes on the prize…literally. 🤑
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? Before I share, here’s some background: if you have an iPhone, you’re able to access how much time you spend each day on screen time. I typically spend between 2-3 hours a day (I know. yikes!). Taking that into account, if I had an extra 2-3 hours in my day because I wasn’t scrollin’ I would use that time to: 1) take more art classes like pottery or painting; 2) learn how to make wine; 3) plan out my next adventure … maybe Spain? And, finally…I’d probably spend a ton of time “taking the scenic route” while driving because I can’t function without a GPS. Haha!

Tim

  1.  Could you do it? I would like to say yes but it would depend on how I received the $100,000. If it was a one-time payment at the end of the year, no. If I received weekly payments of $1,923.08, yes.
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? I would shoot for a year but being realistic not very long. I enjoy the accessibility of information that my phone affords me and don’t feel that the usage of my smartphone hinders my overall productivity. With that being said, if I got past three weeks, I’d be $100,000 richer.
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? I think I would re-discover what it was like as a kid when you had to ride your bike around and knock on your friend’s door’s and ask if they could come outside and play.

Mindy

  1. Could you do it? NOT A CHANCE!
  2. If so, how long do you think you could go before using your smartphone/tablet? I bet I could make it through a long-ish work meeting, maybe two hours. I’m anxious just thinking of trying to go THAT long.
  3. What do you think you could accomplish by ditching your smartphone/tablet for a year? I think it’s similar to giving up pop, candy and other addictive substances – I’d start with physiological withdraws, and then come out the other side with focus, clarity and a sense of accomplishment for having shaken the habit. That, and I’d be able to conquer the free world.

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Who’s the Thanksgiving Turkey?

Ah, the most delicious holiday is upon us; filled with family, friends, thanks and of course—mouth-watering food. When it comes to the annual autumn gathering, some people love the turkey most while others prefer mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies or pie. No matter your favorite, Thanksgiving feasts wouldn’t be complete without each dish, just like #teamME wouldn’t be complete without each member of our cornucopia serving up great work and client service in their own unique way.

Naturally, we needed to know which fare we each would be if we were, indeed, Thanksgiving food. We each took a quiz to find out and the results are in. Check out who’s what if we were Thanksgiving food. You’ll never guess who’s the main turkey:

This year, and every year, we are so thankful for an awesome team filled with many unique professionals with an array of talent, and for the clients we serve. Happy Thanksgiving from #teamME.

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#teamME Summer Internship Reflection

Before our interns went back to school this fall, we asked them some reflection questions about their summer’s here at MurphyEpson.

Background:

Joey Hart

Jackson Keister

Mitch Isler

Joey Hart

School: Miami University

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Journalism, Economics

Vocational interests: Writing, PR, Copy/Video Editor, Video Production

Hobbies: Fishing, Watching sports, Reading, Podcasts

Ideal job you’d like to have some day: Documentarian

Jackson Keister

School: Wittenberg University

Grade: Junior

Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Vocational interests: I’ve struggled in school academically and I want to help those who have struggled like myself.

Hobbies: I love to play golf, and hangout with my friends. It’s the best of both worlds when I get to experience both at the same time.

Ideal job you’d like to have some day: I would love to teach first or second grade.

Mitch Isler

School: University of Cincinnati

Grade: Senior

Major(s): Political Science and Economics.

Vocational interests: Public policy development and public sector management.

Hobbies: Playing drums and crafting/building things.

Ideal job you’d like to have some day: One day I’d like to work in a position that gives me the ability to impact public policy for the better.  Political advisor to an elected official, non-profit director, or organizer for a political party would all be great positions.

 

 

Q: How did you discover MurphyEpson for your summer internship?

Joey: I searched for PR firms in the Columbus area (where I’m from). I wanted to work at a place where I knew I could learn a lot and that was very well integrated in the Central Ohio community, and MurphyEpson fit that bill.

Jackson: I learned about MurphyEpson through my mother and father; the CEO and President of MurphyEpson. Also, I heard many great things about teamME from Wittenberg alum and Account Coordinator Tim Bates.

Mitch: Marie and Mark were my neighbors from the time I was 2 years old until I was 10.  We still only live a five-minute walk away, and my brother and I are both good friends with their son, Jackson.  I had also previously worked at ME as a PUP Campaign spokesperson.

 

Q: Describe one or two of your favorite experiences as an intern at MurphyEpson.

Joey: Being able to be a part of a video shoot was a really neat experience, especially because that field interests me. I also loved being able to help plan media campaigns by doing research and participating in meetings.

Jackson: I enjoyed working for my parents and to be able to work alongside Tim Bates and my lifelong friend and fellow Intern Mitch Isler.

Mitch: One of the most memorable experiences that I had this summer at MurphyEpson was the first time I went down to the Short North to see the streetscape construction on High Street. ME is working to make sure stakeholders of that project are kept informed and reasonably happy. Besides learning all about the public relations process that day, I also had the opportunity to see the project manager Mindy Justis calm down two very tense individuals who had different opinions of the construction.  I also enjoyed any times that I could work collaboratively or talk with members of the team.  Everybody at ME is so easy to get along with and they’re all great at what they do.

 

Q: What surprised you the most about interning with #teamME?

Joey: How versatile the world of PR really is – communication is a very broad term, and here I was able to see the full gamut of that type of work from writing and graphic design to videography and face-to-face interactions.

Jackson:  How different working in an office is compared to working in a school. I figured out that I would rather work in a school than in an office.

Mitch: I was a little bit surprised about how much industry knowledge the team has, though I don’t think I should have been.  I expected general public relations and design expertise, and MurphyEpson does have plenty of that.  What really makes them competitive, though, is the depth and breadth of knowledge the team has about the industries they work in.  People know construction jargon, can easily keep up with technical engineering terms, and everyone keeps up-to-date with new trends in the field.

 

Q: What advice would you give to potential interns of the future, whether at ME or elsewhere?

Joey: Always be open to trying something that you don’t think you would be interested in. You never know if there is a different focus that fits your skillset or interest. Also, always bring your laptop charger to work!

Jackson: To come into the office with a smile on your face and want to work. I realize that I had a different relationship than my fellow interns being that the CEO is my mom, but I recommend getting to know the other employees that make up #teamME. At first, I only really knew four members of the team but now, I believe I have created friendships with others. This will not be my final time working for team ME, but I am excited to have gained much more of a grasp of what we do.

Mitch: Future interns should try to form relationships with the people they’re working with.  It was easy at MurphyEpson, but it really does make all the difference in a job to have an inclusive and fun team environment.

 

 

From #teamME we want to extend our sincerest appreciation to these three awesome guys for all of the hard work and effort they put in these past three months. We’re sad to see you go so soon but we know you’ll accomplish great things in your senior and junior years at Miami, Wittenberg and Cincinnati. Thank you Joey, Jackson and Mitch!

 

 

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#teamME’s 3 tips on Culture and Clients

Zheijang University is one of China’s oldest, most selective and prestigious institutions of higher education located in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of the Zheijang Region in Eastern China—and their students came to learn from #teamME. Zheijang University is one of China’s oldest, most selective and prestigious institutions of higher education located in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of the Zheijang Region in Eastern China—and their students came to learn from #teamME.

The students wanted an inside look at a full-service advertising and PR agency to discuss organizational culture, client management and what drives effective communication in the world of business.

Here were the top three takeaways from our conversation:

  1. Client relationship building: Listen. Then provide strategic and timely communication recommendations, maintain a positive attitude, be open and view your client as a person not just a client to exceed expectations and build trust.
  2. Client management: Some client goals will be challenging. Managing expectations by setting a clear scope, schedule and budget in the beginning will lead to successful solutions in the future.
  3. Organizational culture: Every company has a different culture. From creating divisions for accomplishing specific goals to all-inclusive atmospheres where everyone has a hand in each project. Work to understand your culture and be willing to serve as a team player.

Though #teamME is always convening fascinating conversations, the students of Zheijang University put a face on our international brethren. The students, studying various career paths from teaching Chinese as a foreign language to broadcast news and TV production, may not all be entering the world of advertising and public relations, but they seemed eager to hear our stories and takeaways, so they can test them in their fields someday. It was a great reminder that no matter where we are born, we all aspire to learn from each other to become our best selves. MurphyEpson was delighted to share our best practices, but more importantly to learn from such a fresh, engaged and brilliant group of students.

#teamME is sending a huge thank you to Pat McAloon for organizing the trip and to the students of Zheijang University for taking a leap out of their comfort zone.

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Welcome our storytelling summer intern, Joey!

Welcome to #teamME (again!). Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m a senior Journalism and Economics student at Miami University, born and raised in Columbus. I’m interested in storytelling and I can’t wait to get started this summer doing some exciting work in PR!

 

OK, now it’s time for some rapid fire.

 

If you could have a cup of coffee with anyone, who would it be?

Jordan Peele. Key can come too.

 

What’s your spirit animal?

The fox. I really dig that sly and mysterious vibe

 

What was your first email address? (Don’t be shy.)

jsquad31@yahoo.com. I still use it for spam.

 

What was your first job?

Summer camp counselor.

 

What’s the next country you want to travel to?

Hungary. Budapest was the only major city that I wanted to visit but couldn’t when I was studying abroad.

 

If you were a Crayola crayon, what would your name be?

Zesty Orange. Zesty anything, really.

 

Where do you go to college?

Miami University.

 

Phew. What a doozy. Catch your breath and tell us what you do at MurphyEpson.

As an intern, I’m trying to gain experience in all facets of the advertising and public relations industry. Some of my responsibilities include helping set up for public events, sitting in on meetings, in-person communication and writing drafts for client’s projects. Basically, I insert myself wherever I can help #teamME.

 

What do you do outside of work?

Go out with friends, play board games, read and work on extracurricular projects.

 

MurphyEpson has cultivated quite the culture of philanthropy. What’s your favorite way to give back to the community?

I love to participate by volunteering in community events such as 5Ks or city parades put on by the Recreation Department in my home town of Bexley.

 

You’ve got one day in Columbus. What do you do?

Spend the day at the Short North and then see either the Clippers or the Jackets game in the evening, depending on the season.

 

Give us a note you’d like to end on.

Go RedHawks!

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