Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Smith.
Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Before starting my business, A.D.S Media & Marketing, I struggled to find what it was that I wanted to do… what avenue I wanted to take with regard to my career. My education and work experience lies primarily in Criminal Justice/Criminology, so prior to starting this journey, I wanted to be a forensic psychologist or a forensic photographer. I even thought about becoming a lawyer at one point… so, as you can see, I was pretty much all over the place! However, I always enjoyed writing blogs… from entertainment to relationships to fashion, you name it. I also enjoyed writing biographies for people and providing copywriting services for different businesses/brands – helping them translate their thoughts into words. Therefore, to me, this type of business just made sense.
After earning my MA degree in New Media Journalism, I was certain that I wanted to become a news reporter – I was putting my all into that, but the reality was, I would still end up having to work for someone else. I wanted something to call my own. I wanted a career where I could choose my own hours and work remotely if I needed to, yet still be able to help other businesses achieve their goals and hopefully increase their brand awareness.
Ultimately, after interviewing with a marketing agency for a position that I really wanted at the time and having been passed up for another candidate, I had become a little discouraged – that was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I was exhausted with the interview process. I was tired of submitting countless resumes to employers only to hear back from 1 out of 25 submissions. And that’s when the light bulb went off… why was I trying to work for someone else’s company when I could start my own business, providing similar services? Hence, the birth of A.D.S Media & Marketing!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Like any business starting out, and as a new business owner trying to build his/her clientele, you’re going to encounter some obstacles along the way. However, while it hasn’t been a difficult journey, it has been a slow one. Nonetheless, I am learning to trust the process… to have fun with it and believe that in due time things will fall into place.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
A.D.S Media & Marketing is a business that provides an array of media and marketing services that can help your business/brand achieve its business goals. Depending upon your company’s marketing needs, we will work diligently with you to develop and execute a marketing strategy that’s tailored to your business, with the intent to drive consumers as well as increase community engagement.
We believe that in order for a business to reach its full potential and to build lasting relationships with consumers, you must develop a marketing strategy that will help bridge the gap between your company’s brand and the people that you desire to reach.
1. Does your business need a website/landing page constructed or revamped?
2. Does your business need copywriting services for your landing page or website?
3. Is your business in need of fresh content for a landing page, website, and/or social media platforms?
4. Does your business need a ghostwriter to create social media captions for your social media posts (Facebook, LinkedIn, IG, etc.) to help drive traffic?
5. Does your business need new blogs/articles written or have existing blogs/articles that need to be proofread and edited for flow and readability?
6. Is your business in need of an ad, email marketing campaign, monthly newsletters, a brochure, infographic, product descriptions, or social media management?
If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, then A.D.S Media & Marketing has got you covered! Lastly, what sets us apart from other businesses that provide the same services, is that we want to see you WIN! A.D.S Media & Marketing operates off of “three” core values: inquisitiveness, results-driven, and authenticity. We will work effortlessly to ensure that you’re happy with the end result.
How do you think about luck?
I don’t really consider myself lucky, but instead, I consider myself blessed when things are aligning in my life… business included. I’d like to believe that God provides “favor.” I am now a firm believer that you should pray about everything, and if that “thing” doesn’t give you peace, then maybe it isn’t for you. I believe that my business will be prosperous and will continue to grow successfully, not because of luck but because of faith.
Pricing:
- From $650.00 Starter Website (Using WordPress) *refer to A.D.S Media & Marketing landing page for add’l details about this service)
- $550.00 SMM Package (One Time Setup) *refer to A.D.S Media & Marketing landing page for add’l details about this service
- $275.00- Landing Page (copywriting included)
- $280.00/month – Email Marketing Campaign
- .20 per word for copywriting services for an existing company website, landing page, or ad (between 300-900 words)
Contact Info:
- Email: mediaandmarketing.ads@gmail.com
- Website: https://adsmediaandmarketing.lpages.co/ads-media-marketing/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_a.d.s/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsmediaandmarketing
Image Credits
Photographer: Mikail Dingle. His IG is www.Instagram.com/kailmd
