Meet A Mom: Jess Meet A Mom HI! Im Jess Stoffel, owner of Epic Media Inc., an internet marketing company specializing in website design, SEO and social media marketing. I grew up in the Detroit area and moved to Evanston in 2006 after I graduated from Oakland University. In Evanston, I met my husband Chuck Stoffel. We have 2 children Morgan (9) and Charlie (7) and have been living in Mundelein for 8 years. The kids, Chuck and I love doing things together as a family. We go to movies at AMC......
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7 Steps in Creating a Winning Social Media Marketing Strategy in 2018
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Three Social Media Best Practices For Business Development
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8 Elements Behind Every Successful Social Media Strategy
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The 4 Elements of a Strong Social Media Strategy
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The 10 Factors That Will Make Your Social Media Marketing Campaign Profitable
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Get Ahead: The Future of Social Media Marketing
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7 Social Media Trends That Will Dominate 2018
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Social Advocacy: Why Your Business Needs It & How to Get Started
In my work for the last 15+ years in utilizing social media to develop brands and...
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3 Social Media Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018
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4 Predictions for Social Media Marketing on Pinterest in 2018
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Reality Check: Small Businesses Must Be Using Social Media
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The Psychology Behind Social Media Engagement
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