Melissa Kennedy

I am an innovative, practical problem-solver with an MBA. Pioneered one of the first social media strategic plans for a Fortune 100 company, including monthly online TV program viewed by 120,000 customers. Created a scalable channel marketing service model and established a new customer communication channel through partner web syndication. Developed marketing plan for start-up technology firm. Launched first comprehensive marketing campaign for major science and technology university's $1 Billion fund-raising effort. Award-winning performance for 15 years across functions, industries and organizations. My passion for results goes beyond professional pursuits. I am a global facilitator and co-organizer of Startup Weekends and serve as an advocate and volunteer for many local charities including Food Bank of Central/Eastern NC, North Carolina International Affairs Council and Connected Women of North Carolina. Plus, I have served as the President for the Triangle Interactive Marketing Association,

Most commented posts

  1. Why companies don’t try new things? Legacy Inertia — 6 comments
  2. Don’t Panic – Manage info overload with a few personal boundaries! — 6 comments
  3. New Selling Strategy Series – The Knowledgable B2B Buyer — 5 comments
  4. Don’t Forget the Marketing – Biggest Mistake Marketers Make — 4 comments
  5. How to create a website in 2 weeks and $250? — 4 comments

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Taking Innovation to the Next Level: Ester Mae Marketing Pivots to 48 Innovate

Check out the proven enterprise-class innovation process from 48 Innovate, the recent pivot for Ester Mae Marketing.

Reinventing an icon — How we redesigned the region’s leading news and weather website for new audiences and revenue opportunities without sacrificing a loyal consistency — Case Study

A Case Study on the responsive website redesign of power house local news leader WRAL.com and the exciting results from the project. The Goal:  While logging 3-4 million page views on an average day, super-successful, online power house WRAL.com still needed to evolve or die. News viewing habits for important younger demos had shifted since …

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From Euro Zone to Fireball Whisky – My Top 5 Social Shares of the Week

This week’s top social shares includes some bad news for Euro Zone and The New York Times. Now on to the good stuff. News looks good for Fireball Whisky. Learn a thing or two about their marketing strategy. How’s this for serendipity. Last week, I declared Focus is the New Black, and this week I found an ingenious …

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Comcast Owns a Theme Park Business, the Truth About Steve Jobs, and More – My Top 5 Social Shares of the Week

This week’s top social shares are mostly about technology, the business of technology, and what technology can do for business. But first, let’s learn who owns the nation’s second largest theme park—after Disney. Just a Reminder That Comcast Also Owns a Huge Theme Park Business BuzzFeed News wants to remind us that the country’s largest cable provider …

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Can’t Win Them All: Focus is the New Black

Time and time again we are tested. If feels a little like the sound of a moral at the end of a fairy tale. Character meets challenge. Is tested. Good prevails. Maybe I have been watching way too much Once Upon A Time, but I think today’s ultimate test is Focus. Yes, I have written …

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Google’s New Inbox App, Apple Pay Opens for Business and More – My Top 5 Social Shares for the Week

Convenience. Everyone is searching for convenience. This is the prominent theme in my top social media shares this week. If you what to make skimming email more convenient, Google has a new app. If you want making payments on your iPhone 6 more convenient, Apple has a new service. Other topics of interest this week …

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Top 5 Tips to Transition from Enterprise to Startup

Most people know I left my BIG corporate job at Cisco to go out on my own. I am a HUGE advocate of stepping out of your comfort zone. But leaving a steady corporate job for the unknown is hard. NO DOUBT. So for those that are considering taking the leap…not necessarily just going out …

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Debunked Science Myths, Indestructible Reputation Tips and More – My Top 5 Social Shares of the Week

This week’s top 5 social shares consists of valuable branding insights such as how men and women evaluate artwork differently. The artwork piece provides some insight into purchasing decisions. But the number one social share satisfies the inner-geek with some little-known science facts. Debunked Science Myths Business Insider sets the record straight on certain science …

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Holograms, Rockstar Women Entrepreneurs & My Lil Moments of Fame — All Happened This past Week

Everyone says, savor that moment of fame, because it is fleeting.  Well—here is how I am savoring mine by sharing some amazing technology and people at the same time. Triangle Startup Weekend – Women was a huge success. Here is a full recap and one of my moments of fame shared with amazing organizers, volunteers …

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Top 99 Reasons to go to Triangle Startup Weekend – Women: Oct. 10-12.

Learn why you can and should attend TSW-Women and facts about women in business and tech in the world and the Triangle.

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