MEET JULIE
“Julie has been an outstanding partner for South Laurel Athletics in promoting our brand and highlighting the accomplishments of our athletic teams. Our community, coaches, and student-athletes are all impressed with the quality of work and the exposure it has given to our programs.”
“Julie is consistently on top of her game. If you’re looking to attract customers and appeal to different demographics enlist Julie’s expertise. You won’t regret it.”
“I have worked with Julie for several years and on many projects. She has always been extremely informative, helpful, and creative. She goes above and beyond to help ensure that each vision fits the needs of the client. She’s a pleasure to work with! ”
Julie Rea
FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Julie Rea is a dedicated media consultant specializing in empowering locally owned businesses to thrive in their communities. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small businesses, she is committed to helping entrepreneurs amplify their voices and connect with their target audience through strategic media outreach.
With over 20 years of experience in media consulting and a passion for supporting local economies, Julie embarked on her journey to assist locally owned businesses in achieving their communication goals by beginning her own company in 2019. She holds a degree in Communication/Theatre Arts from Cumberland College and has honed her skills through hands-on experience in media relations, marketing, and brand management.
Julie specializes in providing tailored media solutions to locally owned businesses, including:
- Local Media Relations: Establishing strong relationships with community newspapers, radio stations and online platforms to secure coverage for local businesses.
- Community Engagement: Developing strategies to engage with local residents, organizations and influencers to foster goodwill and support for client businesses.
- Brand Localization: Crafting messaging and branding initiatives that resonate with the unique characteristics and values of the local community.
- Grassroots Marketing: Implementing creative grassroots marketing campaigns to raise awareness and drive foot traffic to local businesses.
Throughout her career, Julie has achieved significant milestones in supporting locally owned businesses, including:
- Securing feature stories and profiles for clients in prominent local media outlets, resulting in increased visibility and customer engagement.
- Facilitating partnerships between local businesses and community organizations to sponsor events and initiatives, enhancing brand recognition and loyalty.
- Launching successful social media campaigns that effectively targeted local audiences and drove traffic to client businesses.
- Providing personalized consulting services to help small business owners navigate the media landscape and optimize their communication strategies for local impact.
Julie is recognized for her passion for local businesses, creativity in media outreach, and commitment to driving positive change in communities. Julie is a graduate of Leadership Tri-County Class of 2013 where she was selected as a recipient of the Duane Hart Leader Among Leaders Award. She has also been selected as the 2013 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, Kentucky Main Street Volunteer of the Year 2019 and various Kentucky Press Association Advertising Excellence Awards. She is also a proud Kentucky Colonel and Certified Kentucky Main Street Director.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Julie actively contributes to the local community through volunteer work with the London-Laurel Co Chamber of Commerce, Upper Cumberland Foundation, Kentucky Main Street Association and The Walk to End Alzheimers. She is dedicated to supporting local initiatives and championing economic growth at all levels.
As a trusted advocate for locally owned businesses, Julie Ross Rea Media Consulting is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to thrive in their communities through strategic media engagement. With her expertise and passion for supporting local economies, she is poised to make a lasting impact on the success and sustainability of small businesses for years to come.