Important News from Smarketing: A Decade of Growth + Exciting Changes
It seems surreal that Smarketing is celebrating 10 years of serving Knoxville and the surrounding area with small business marketing services. This isn’t just a milestone for us – it’s a huge thank you to all our partners and community members who’ve trusted us over the years.
As we mark this big anniversary, we’re excited to announce some big updates that will carry us into the next chapter, ensuring that we keep doing what we do best for years to come.
Celebrating 10 Years of Smarketing
The story of Smarketing involved taking a simple idea and a lot of elbow grease to build a marketing company that truly felt like a part of your team. We wanted to be more than just another agency. Something different. A genuine partner committed to guiding small businesses on how to develop a marketing strategy and use their marketing dollars in ways that best serve them. It’s about being loyal to our partners and investing in their well-being.
Thanks to the continued trust of our incredible partners and the hard work of our dedicated team members, Smarketing has celebrated countless wins over the past decade. We’ve had the opportunity to do some amazing work along the way, from expanding our services to better meet your evolving needs to building a team that’s not just great together but genuinely believes in putting out the best work every single time.
We’re proud of what we’ve built and can’t wait to see where the future will take us.
A New Chapter for Smarketing
As we celebrate this milestone, we also want to acknowledge a change from the past year. Our president and one of our original three owners, Fred Hess, retired last year. With his retirement came the conversation of what was next for Smarketing.
We’re thrilled to share that, as of last week, Smarketing is officially under new ownership! We’re excited to announce that Ben Adams and Tara Anders are now co-owners of Smarketing.
You probably know them well. Ben is a founding member of Smarketing and has been our graphic designer and creative director since we opened in 2015. Tara Anders joined Smarketing in 2017 and currently serves as our Director of Marketing Operations. Their long-standing commitment to Smarketing and deep understanding of our mission will ensure that we continue to thrive and evolve, bring fresh perspectives and exciting service growth potential, while staying true to our roots.
About Smarketing
Smarketing is the go-to partner for small businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofits looking for digital and traditional marketing services, including social media support and management, email and SMS marketing, paid advertising, search engine optimization, and more. Partner with a company that cares about your business and wants to see it succeed – plus we promise to have a good time along the way!
