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Meet Dawn Fontaine: Textile Designer, Storyteller, and Creative Marketer

At MarketScale, every team member has a unique story that shapes the way they contribute to our success. For Dawn Fontaine, a digital media strategist on our team, her path from textile design to PR and digital marketing is as diverse as it is inspiring. In this week’s Coffee Break episode, we had the chance…

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From Journalism to Digital Media Strategy: Alice Iversen’s Journey

At MarketScale, we believe that every professional brings a unique story and perspective that enriches our team. Today, we’re delighted to spotlight Alice Iversen, one of our talented Digital Media Strategists, and explore the experiences that shaped her career and helped drive her passion. Discovering a Passion for Authentic Storytelling Alice’s journey into media wasn’t…

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Meet Dasha McBride: From Education to Entrepreneurship

Facing the Unknown with a Smile Dasha kicked off by recalling her first “big girl” job at the Birmingham Education Foundation, describing it as an adventure akin to being “thrown into the deep end.” Despite having no formal background in education, Dasha found herself developing and piloting elementary education programs. Her view on the challenge?…

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Meet Christina Marcelin: Artist, Mother, and Powerhouse Marketer

In this week’s coffee break, I sat down with Christina Marcelin, a talented digital media strategist at MarketScale. We enjoyed a cozy chat at La Casita Coffee —Christina with her cold brew and me with a sweet potato latte. We discussed her journey in the digital marketing world, her New York roots, and her…

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From Freshmen to Founders: Michigan Students Take on Higher Ed’s Summer Melt Crisis with MeetYourClass
May 29, 2025

A growing number of colleges are struggling to convert applicants into enrolled students—and to keep them engaged through graduation. With Gen Z students relying heavily on familiar digital platforms like Instagram and Discord for social interaction, traditional college tools for orientation, enrollment, and community-building often miss the mark. According to research, between 10 to 40…

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The Future of Flight Depends on Mechanics, Not Machines: How Jets MRO is Solving the Aviation Maintenance Talent Gap
May 28, 2025

Private aviation is booming—but behind the sleek jets and luxury cabins lies a hidden crisis. A looming shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians threatens to ground growth. According to Boeing’s 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook, the industry will need about 690,000 new maintenance technicians by 2042. While private jet usage is skyrocketing, the infrastructure to…

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Stride at 25: Redefining the Digital Learning Ecosystem for Today’s K–12 Learners
May 28, 2025

As virtual learning matures and school choice accelerates across the U.S.,the 25th anniversary of Stride Inc. offers a moment to reflect on how far the digital learning ecosystem has come and where it’s headed.. Once known as K12 Inc., the company helped pioneer online education at scale. But in a landscape shaped by evolving…

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From Search (SEO) to Answers with Generative AI
May 27, 2025

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically—hosts Mike Ensing, Founder and CEO of Revere AI. They explore how LLMs are revolutionizing search, shifting the customer journey, and forcing a new marketing playbook where brand discovery is increasingly…

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