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.
Who We Are
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
https://genesmith.io
Gene Smith
CTO
Debbie DeSantis
Vice President, Finance
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
Sr. Analyst
Music Lover | Travel Enthusiast | Moped Rider | Cat Parent
Victoria Rogers
Sr. Media Buyer
A data geek who gets way too excited about statistics and pretty graphs.
Katie Eckles
Analyst
Forward-thinking social media specialist with proven expertise in promotional tactics and paid media
Toiia Duncan
Media Buyer
Crossword Puzzle Enthusiast | Coffee Addict | Jeep Owner | Off-road Adventurer
Emily Spurlock
Manager, Integrated Strategy & Promotions
Travel enthusiast | Soccer player | Chocolate & dessert lover | Die-hard Wolfpack fan!
Vanessa Williams
Senior Manager, Integrated Strategy & Promotions
Penn Stater & Pittsburgher // Travel junkie // Football aficionado // Avid #dogsofinstagram follower
Kristina Nauman
Strategist, Integrated Strategy & Promotions
Nikki Thompkins
Senior Financial Analyst
Christina Dyjewski
Finance Manager
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 Szarek
Account Executive
Coffee Junkie. My Doppelganger is Cameron Diaz. I have an insane sweet tooth and love a good wine!
Courtney Rollins
Account Coordinator
Patricia Cole
Account Coordinator
I'm a particularly obnoxious fan of the Florida Gators. #SorryNotSorry #GoGators
Meghan Hardy
Director, Community Management
I love Michigan football, Detroit hockey, live music, cooking and entertaining.
Stephanie Purinton
Manager, Community Management
Ohio State and Carolina Hurricanes fan, Certified Specialist of Wine, co-founder of Section328.com.
Derek Roessler
Community Manager
Food/Drink Enthusiast. Tar Heel. Not a real chef, but I play one on the Internet. Hungry?
Kathleen Loescher
Content Producer
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 Larson
Associate Content Producer
NC Native. Family focused. Lover of sweet tea. Obsessed with nail polish and all things monogrammed.
Jennifer Burns
Senior Community Manager
Avid Photographer & Writer - Pretty decent bowler
Jacob Smith
Community Manager
Animal lover | Coffee Addict | NC State Alumni
Andrea Siracuse
Community Manager
Baker, theatre lover, hockey fan, Mainer. Proudly in Ravenclaw. Bad jokes/craft beer are both great.
Kaity Patnode
Community Manager
Detroit Red Wings Fan | Pizza Enthusiast | Adventure Seeker | Proud CMU Alum
Megan Nash
Community Manager
Organizer of all the things. Wannabe health nut. Soccer playing mommy IRL.
Erin Ledbetter
Senior Vice President, Carusele
Jesus lover. Former NCSU mascot, Ms. Wuf. Laughing and nacho addict.
Courtney D'Aiuto
Production Manager, Carusele
Always cheering on the Patriots, laughing at a FRIENDS re-run or crying over a Disney movie.
Jennifer Wagner
Marketing Manager, Carusele
New England native | North Carolina transplant | Southern enthusiast
Susan Flower
Production Manager, Carusele