I Can't Work Here

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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Hold Up, Wait - The Journey, Episode 62

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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The Never-Ending State of Emergency

Roughly one year ago, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and while an emergency is typically seen as a momentary crisis, this has been harnessed into the โ€œnew normalโ€, expanding bureaucratic control over citizensโ€™ lives for an alarming period of time. Regardless of the continued state of emergency, our local officials are holding themselves to a different standard. The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County School Board continue to meet outside of their chambers and only through Facebook or Zoom. Are they afraid for their safety while asking their staff to be dismissive of their own? Are they worried about facing parents and the community in a real public forum again?

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Killing the American Dream One Stimulus Check at a Time

Whatever happened to tax credits and tax deductions? How many more payments will people expect in the future before we declare the pandemic over?

The utter reliance and potential household budgeting for future stimulus payments disincentivizes Americans from using their skills and creativity to find a way to meet their obligations. The unintended consequence of stimulus payments may very well be a methodical way of killing the American dream by taking away all incentives of hard work and individualism.

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The Journey, Ep. 53 - Bleeps and Protests

This is our day. Yes, we have fun. Yes, we do our work. Then something happens in an instant and our entire office gets focused on the task at hand. We continue to pray for our country and for healing. But these moments are why we document #thejourney.

The Journey, Ep. 53 - Bleeps and Protests

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It's Christmas Time in the City - The Journey, Ep. 51

This year has been full of ups and downs, but I'd do it all over again with these people...my family, our team. If you're going to build a business, build it with people you love, respect and trust. As we inch closer to Christmas, enjoy a few smiles as our team has busy days and an amazing party!

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Reece Gardner Hour Interview

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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