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Intern Michael Merdich Extended Through Fall Semester

Michael Merdich, our Digital Integration Intern in the Summer Semester, has been extended through the Fall Semester as he continues pursuing his degree from Youngstown State University. During his time with us in the summer, Michael demonstrated his knowledge and talent in web development and SEO, and has earned the trust of our team and clients. He has been a …

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898 Marketing is “All-In” for the 2020 Tri-County Heart Ball

This Thursday, Jeff Ryznar, Dr. Meredythe McNally-Ryznar, and the entire 898 Marketing family are going ALL-IN for a virtual Casino Night with the American Heart Association. Join us for the 2020 Tri-County Heart Ball, co-chaired by Jeff and Mimi, and experience a night of games, fun, and excitement!. We hope you can join us!

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Tips for Creating a Secure Password

Your pet’s name, your favorite number, exclamation point. Did I just guess your password? Well, you might want to change it. Cyber attacks are rampant, and you likely won’t know your information has been leaked until it is far too late. We all know we should be using a different password for each account, and those passwords should be difficult …

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Maximize Your Productivity While Working From Home

As many companies begin to require their employees to work from home due to the spread of the Coronavirus, people may find themselves taking on a brand new challenge: working from home. While working from home has its perks, it isn’t all about staying in your PJ’s all day and streaming your favorite shows as you work. It can be …

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The Current, Episode 6 – Content Atomization

Content Atomization is the practice of taking a large piece of content, and breaking it down into smaller bits to be used over time. It can be tricky to grasp, which is why Bill Rusu paid a visit to the Youngstown Publishing Company to speak with Jeff Herrmann about effective content atomization strategies!

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Employee Spotlight- New Crop of Interns Joins the 898 Marketing Team

898 has added their third group of interns, the first round of 2020. This group features Maddie Abrigg, a Graphic Design and Studio Art double major at the University of Mount Union, Jake Francisco, a marketing major at Youngstown State University, and Mike Francisco, an Advertising and PR major also at YSU. This group will be vital in assisting our …

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Bill Rusu, Pebble Join 898 Marketing

As of November, 898 Marketing has acquired Pebble, a local media and content company.  In addition to acquiring Pebble, 898 has also added Bill Rusu, Pebble’s owner and founder, as its Content Marketing Manager. Rusu will be spearheading the creation and production of quality video content for 898 Marketing and its list of clients, which can be spread across multiple …

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898 in the Community- Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree

Christmas is all about giving, and 898 Marketing has embraced the season’s meaning by adopting a family from Youngstown Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree.  As part of the Giving Tree, 898 Marketing will purchase gifts for a family in need this holiday season. Each 898 Marketing team-member will be participating, hoping to make this family’s Christmas as amazing as possible by …

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