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Case Study 02

AMG

Digital Marketing & Strategy Intern · Ashford Media Group, Chicago, IL · Mar 2025 – Present

After 6 months of client work, I built the agency's first marketing strategy from the ground up.

50+ posts written and produced · 1,300+ followers · 9,000+ reach in four months

Project 1 — Building AMG's Content Engine

01 BTS
02 Artist Spotlights
03 Weekly Highlights
Originated by Amy Expert Insights
The actual planning document

Content Strategy Workbook

Hashtag Strategy

Highlights (bi-weekly)

#musicpr #entertainmentpr #pressstrategy #brandcommunications

Tips (weekly)

#marketingtips #socialmediamarketing #contentstrategy #pradvice #prtips

BTS (bi-weekly)

#behindthescenes #unfiltered #creativeprocess #agencylife

Campaign Spotlight (bi-weekly)

#musicmarketing #entertainmentmarketing #brandactivation #campaignstrategy

Expert Insights Series

#marketinginsights #musicindustry #digitalmarketing #industryinsights

Weekly Tips

  1. Yes, Your Single Needs A Video
  2. A Major Label Brings You From 50>100. That Means You Have To Do The Ground Work.
  3. The Cheat Codes Only Works If You're Already Making Noise.
  4. You Need A Digital Strategy Before You Need A Publicist.
  5. Association Is Key. Be Strategic About Your Partnerships.
  6. Make Yourself Indispensable.
  7. Your Strength Comes From Your Team.
  8. Your Time Is Just As Valuable As Your Intellectual Property.
  9. Make Sure You're Recording Everything!
  10. Lead Time Will Make or Break The Success of Your Whole Campaign.
  11. Come to The Table With Solutions, Not Problems.
  12. Your Label Is Your Brand, Withdraw Wisely.
  13. Who Introduces You Matters.
  14. Stop Putting 1-min+ Intros On Your Music Videos.
  15. The Difference Between Good and Great is a Solid Plan.
  16. Your Manager Isn't Your Investor.
  17. Do Your Googles Before You Send The Pitch.
  18. Managing an Artist is Different than Managing a Brand.
  19. Set A Goal, Strategize, Then Execute.
  20. Watch How You Talk to Your Service Provider.
  21. Always Bring Your Laptop.
  22. Your Network is Your Power.
  23. Always Have a Contract. (collab with Deuvil Law)
  24. "Homeboy Management" Only Works For So Long.
  25. It's About the Perception. Not the Reality.
  26. Make Sure You're Controlling The Narrative.
  27. Your Fanbase is Your Bargaining Tool.
  28. An Instagram Post Can't Be Your Sole Promotional Plan.
  29. Understand Your Leverage Before You Negotiate.
  30. You Don't Have To Be a Part of the Audience to Know Who They Are.
  31. Ideas Come With a Price Tag.
  32. Building a Strategy Around A Moving Target is Not Conducive to Success.
  33. Trust Your Publicist.
  34. Having a Budget is Key.
  35. It Needs to be a Vibe to be Memorable.
  36. Don't Get Caught in Analysis Paralysis.
  37. Marketing Isn't "One Size Fits All."

Expert Insights Series — Discussion Questions

Track 1 — Intentional Branding for Artists

Week 1: From Personal Style to Brand Identity

  1. Artists often say, "I just post what feels right." At what point does that stop being enough?
  2. How do you help artists define core brand elements, such as voice, visuals, values?
  3. What's the difference between personal taste and brand identity — and how do you find the overlap that feels authentic to the artist?

Week 2: From Talent to Positioning

  1. A lot of artists are talented but still struggle to be remembered. In your experience, what's usually missing?
  2. Beyond making good music, how does clear positioning change the kinds of opportunities an artist attracts?
  3. How do you find what makes an artist distinct when their genre is crowded?

Week 3: Consistency Without Losing Creative Freedom

  1. How do you think about consistency as something that makes it easier for people to recognize an artist?
  2. What parts of an artist's brand need to stay consistent — and what parts can evolve naturally over time?
  3. How do you keep brand consistency when there are multiple collaborators (manager/label, videographer, stylist, PR)?

Week 4: Recap Reel

  1. If you had to sum up intentional branding for artists in one sentence, what is it?
  2. When an artist reaches out for branding help, what are the first things you want to learn or review?
Track 2 — The Cross-Section Between PR and Social Impact

Week 1: Turning Values Into Action

  1. When an artist comes to you with a social impact idea they really care about, how do you help turn it into a real plan?
  2. What are some concrete steps they can take to get started?
  3. How do you help the artist decide what level of impact work makes sense for their current stage and schedule?

Week 2: From Giving Back to Building Narrative

  1. How does having an ongoing initiative or nonprofit shape how people see an artist beyond their music?
  2. What kinds of stories or moments do you look for when turning impact work into PR without forcing it?
  3. What are some common mistakes artists make when sharing impact work publicly?

Week 3: Why Social Impact Is a Long-Term PR Asset

  1. How does impact work support an artist's PR in a different way than traditional PR does?
  2. Over time, how does consistent impact work influence how media or industry partners talk about an artist?
  3. How do you keep impact work consistent when an artist is busy, touring, or in album mode?

Week 4: Recap Reel

  1. What are the 3 things an artist needs to get right if they want impact work to support their brand and PR long-term?
  2. What does success look like when impact work and PR are working well together over time?
Track 3 — Direct-to-Fan Growth for Artists

Week 1: What Direct-to-Fan Really Means (and Why It's Rising)

  1. When you say "direct-to-fan," what do you mean in simple terms?
  2. Why are more artists talking about direct-to-fan right now? What is changing in the industry?
  3. What problems does direct-to-fan solve that social platforms do not solve?

Week 2: Building a Fan Offer People Will Pay For

  1. What makes fans willing to pay? What are they really paying for?
  2. What are some examples of "exclusive content" that are realistic to create on a regular schedule?
  3. What are the most common mistakes artists make when launching a paid fan offer?

Week 3: Keeping It Alive (Retention, Community, and Consistency)

  1. A lot of artists can launch something, but keeping it going is harder. How do you keep direct-to-fan consistent over time?
  2. What role does community play in retention? How do you get fans to interact with each other, not just consume content?
  3. How do you keep the exclusive space feeling special without putting everything behind a paywall?

Week 4: Recap Reel

  1. If an artist is deciding whether to start, what is the gut-check question they should ask themselves first?
  2. What are some things an artist needs to get right to build a direct-to-fan channel that lasts?
Track 4 — Experiential Marketing for Artists

Week 1: Why Experiences Matter (and How to Find the Right Fit)

  1. Why are experiences so powerful for artists? What can an in-person moment do that online content cannot?
  2. How do you figure out what kind of experience fits an artist best (concert, livehouse, nightclub, exhibition, listening party, pop-up)?
  3. What's a good starter experience for an artist who wants to try this but doesn't want to take a big risk?

Week 2: Making It Worth It

  1. Before you plan anything, how do you define what "success" looks like for an experience?
  2. What are realistic ways experiences can create value for the artist?
  3. How do experiences support an artist's PR? What kinds of media angles or interests can they create?

Week 3: Turning Fans Into Community

  1. What makes an experience memorable for fans? What details create that "I was there" feeling?
  2. How do you make fans feel seen and included during the experience?
  3. What are some simple ways to design the experience so fans naturally want to share it online?

Week 4: Recap Reel

  1. After the event, how do you keep the momentum going so it doesn't end after one night?
  2. What's the biggest mistake you wish artists would stop making when it comes to live experiences?
See it live on Instagram →

Project 2 — Pivot & Expansion: Rebuilding for LinkedIn

Instagram → LinkedIn, remapped

Instagram
  • BTS
  • Artist Spotlights
  • Weekly Highlights
  • Expert Insights
LinkedIn
  • Mon — Industry Tips
  • Wed — Expert Insight (B2B tone)
  • Fri — Client Results
1

Foundation

Weeks 1–4: company page, About section, Theresa's profile connected, five posts repurposed from high-performing Instagram content.

2

Consistent Posting

Weeks 5–12: the three-pillar system runs weekly, three posts a week, outreach to managers, A&Rs, and independent artists.

3

Thought Leadership

Bi-weekly long-form posts — case study breakdowns and industry takes — refined by what drives profile visits.

Project 3 — Rebuilding the Agency's Operating System in Notion

Beyond AMG's Own Accounts

Alongside AMG's own channels, I managed and produced content end-to-end for 10+ additional clients spanning music, nonprofit, legal, and consumer brands.

Systems and stories aren't opposites. Build the right one, and the other takes care of itself.