Advertising–Marketing

By Beth Luberecki
April 12, 2024

Sarasota family printing business succeeds by maintaining mutual respect

Shared philosophies keep the presses rolling harmoniously at Serbin Printing. "You’ve got to have open lines of communication, and you just can’t be a right fighter," says Mark Serbin.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim DeLa
April 3, 2024

Sarasota-area marketing firms announce merger

Sarasota public relations agencies Grapevine Communications and Demand Exposure are merging under the Grapevine banner.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
March 12, 2024

Restaurant marketing exec tackles new side hustle: Children’s book author

Longtime hospitality business ad man Kevin Rooney, in writing a children’s book, takes a bite out of new market, with new challenges and opportunities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
February 14, 2024

Tampa marketing company merges with Orlando video production firm

Roger West Creative and Code, a Tampa-based marketing agency, has merged with Digital Brew, an Orlando-based Emmy award-winning video production firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 15, 2024

Lakeland ad agency names first-ever COO and top strategy officer

Curious Jane, a Lakeland-based ad agency for franchise brands, announced a chief operating officer and a chief strategy officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 15, 2024

Tampa real estate branding entrepreneur sells firm but isn't retiring

Longtime real estate branding and marketing entrepreneur Nancy Walker recently sold her business to two employees.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 12, 2024

PR exec climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to teach himself, daughter life lessons

Entrepreneur Preston Rudie climbed one of the tallest mountains in the world to learn he could do less — and that his business would be OK.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
January 9, 2024

Ad agency CEO says running makes her a better, more confident leader

Advertising executive Christine Turner started running in college to relieve stress. Now she’s conquering racecourses across the country, including mountainous trail runs.