The best brands have trusted Ignite Social Media since our inception in 2007. We’ve watched trends come and go, and created some industry practices that are now widespread. We’re still leading the way, including as Social Media Agency of the Year in 2016.
Whatever help your brand needs in social media, we’ve got the expertise and relevant experience: from content creation to community management, influencer relations to promotions, strategy to reporting, media buying to data analytics.
At Ignite Social Media, we focus on driving measurable results from social media. Take a look at some of our case studies.
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We’re first in social. We’re only social. We’re Ignite Social Media.
In a world where every marketing services company says they “do” social media, Ignite Social Media leads the way, with a team of dozens of full-time staff. We work around the world from our offices in North Carolina and Michigan, providing our clients with a depth of knowledge that is unmatched.
Ignite Social Media is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government today, and our focus on representing a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences can help your digital marketing campaigns
Our leadership team has been together for more than 7 years; social media pioneers focused on growth for our clients.
Guru of all things operational. Life-long supporter of Detroit. Music Lover.
Deidre Bounds
President
Also Founder of Carusele. Author of 2 books. Mom's impressed that I show up on Google.
Jim Tobin
CEO Ignite Social Media/President Carusele
Marcie Brogan
CFO
I love barbeque, sweet tea, spending time outside, and chasing and tickling my son Eli.
Lisa Braziel
Senior Vice President
Proud to be a mom, wife, aunt, yogi, nerd.
Misi Mcclelland
Senior Vice President
Debbie DeSantis
Senior Vice President, Finance
Nikki Thompkins
Senior Financial Analyst
Wife/Proud Mom/Loves to Travel/Enjoys Reading
Shannon Merkel
Accounting Assistant
I am a record nerd, food lover, husband, dog parent, and aspiring futurist.
Ryan Sweeney
Director, Analytics & Insights
Film Fanatic | Data Nerd | Puppy Parent | Stand-Up Comedy Fan
Jessica Hammerstein
Senior Analyst
Music Lover | Travel Enthusiast | Moped Rider | Cat Parent
Victoria Rogers
Senior Media Buyer
Forward-thinking social media specialist with proven expertise in promotional tactics and paid media
Toiia Duncan
Media Buyer
Traveler / Coffee Lover / Toledo Rockets Alum / Buffalo Bills Mafia Member / Foodie / Scuba Diver
Steven DeYarman
Associate Media Buyer
avid reader | motorcycle rider | dog owner | eccentric aunt
Eleanor Hawthorne
Senior Social Strategist
Sweet Tea. Christmas. Hallmark Movies. Family. Go Deacs!!!
Megan Burrows
Social Strategist
Mommy, wifey, soloprenuer, and aspiring tennis star.
Brandi Washington
Account Director
I enjoy lukewarm cups of coffee, reading a great book, trying new restaurants & local breweries
Taryn Canedo
Senior Account Manager
Coffee > Water. I have a Jeep that’s as old as I am. My best friend is a 6lb dog named Diego.
Emily Spurlock
Account Manager
Coffee Junkie. My Doppelganger is Cameron Diaz. I have an insane sweet tooth and I love a good glass of wine!
Courtney Rollins
Account Manager
Food/Drink Enthusiast. Tar Heel. Not a real chef, but I play one on the Internet. Hungry?
Kathleen Loescher
Manager, Content Production
All Around Creative. NC A&T Aggie. Frequent Traveler. Concert Goer. Daytime Talk Show Enthusiast.
Artaeza Poole-Gwynn
Content Producer
Tea Addict / Flower Child / Vinyl Enthusiast / Vintage Lover / Cookie Monster / Book Nerd
Taylor Gumina
Content Producer
Obsessed with Tea | Enjoys Meditation & Yoga | Proud Dog Mom | Plays League of Legends (probably too much)
Sara Trzemzalski
Manager, Community Management
I love Michigan football, Detroit hockey, live music, cooking and entertaining.
Stephanie Purinton
Manager, Community Management
Lip Balm Lover / Playlist Curator / Community Builder / Tea Connoisseur / Ice Cream Addict / Recovering Mobile App Junkie / Vacation me please
Brittney Marshall
Senior Community Manager
Detroit Red Wings Fan | Pizza Enthusiast | Adventure Seeker | Proud CMU Alum
Megan Nash
Senior Community Manager
Pop Culture Nerd | Sweet Treat Obsessed | Frequent Flyer | Michigan Wolverine
Joanie Leider
Senior Community Manager
Hockey Fan | Video Game Enthusiast | Star Wars Nerd | Amateur Photographer | CMU Chippewa
John Wylie
Community Manager
Tar Heel| News Junkie| Photographer| Wannabe Florist| If it involves live music, I’m there (unless the Canes are playing). |
Alyssa Moser
Community Manager
Wannabe Artist | Proud Nerd | Animal Lover | Corny Joke Enthusiast
Jessica Walker
Community Manager
NJ Native | NC Newbie | Bagel Buff | Dunkin' Devotee | Plant Person | Happiest Outside
Ericka Riker
Community Manager
I love music, sports, films and books. Michigan State Spartan. Detroit Lover.
Dervon Thompson
Associate Community Manager
New England native | North Carolina transplant | Southern enthusiast
Susan Flower
Senior Production Manager, Carusele
Jesus lover. Former NCSU mascot, Ms.Wuf. Laughing and nacho addict.
Courtney D'Aiuto
Senior Production Manager, Carusele
Always cheering on the Patriots, laughing at a FRIENDS re-run or crying over a Disney movie.
Jennifer Wagner
Enterprise Marketing Manager, Ignite Social Media & Carusele