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Founder, Jackson Squared Media. Passionate about storytelling that empowers people and strengthens brands. Inspired by life, love, photography, travel and my beautiful son, Nigel.
RECENT WORK
Jackson Squared Media worked with the innovative teams at Campaign Logix and Tilt on this collaborative product launch. Campaign Logix is one-of-a-kind grassroots campaign software developed to help first-time political candidates deliver their message to voters and influencers easily and consistently. With instant access to critical information, resources and strategies, it's the only tool candidates will need to manage a powerful, efficient and effective campaign.
Jackson Squared Media worked closely with RAB Law Group to develop a strong brand, digital presence, engaging content and online marketing strategy that reflected the firm's commitment to serving the communities of Southeast Louisiana.
Hypepotamus is an online technology publication covering the who, what, and when in Atlanta's innovation ecosystem. It features startup news, events, people and companies. Jackson Squared Media worked closely with Hype to develop an editorial strategy and tactical plan for long-term sustainability and growth for Hypepotamus.
The Ardoin name is one of the most revered in Zydeco music. Sean's family is truly Zydeco royalty. Sean Ardoin & Zydekool's hot brand of dancehall Zydeco has been a fan favorite since 1999, with the group performing everywhere from New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall and festivals in Europe to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and even a network television performance on BET's top-rated comedy show Comic View. His music has also been featured on MTV's Road Rules, Real World New...
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
In 2002, as New Media Director for the New Orleans Mayor's Office, Jackie served as a liaison between the city's office of technology and various offices and departments in City Hall. Jackie initially volunteered as part of a technology task force assembled to create efficiencies and make government more transparent and city services more accessible to residents. She also worked closely with the Department of Economic Development's marketing team on the rebranding of the city's...
When French Quarter Festivals, Inc. needed to revamp it's website in spring 2005, the organization called upon Jackson Squared Media. FQFI produces annually produces three festivals: French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and Christmas New Orleans Style. FQFI's mission is to promote the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through high-quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique American city. In 2014, French Quarter Festival...
WeekendNewOrleans.com launched in July 2005 as one of the largest and most comprehensive online events calendars and city site's in Greater New Orleans. It featured an online calendar for locals and visitors with a searchable database of thousands of events including live music, festivals, family and kids, health, business, community, home and garden, arts and theatre, fundraisers, conventions, pets, Mardi Gras and much more. The site was developed and produced by Jackson Squared...
Special Coverage
CNN explores the most challenging issues facing African-Americans with the groundbreaking series "Black in America 2" reported by Soledad O'Brien. "Journeys" examines the African-American experience through historic migrations and stories shared by CNN.com iReporters in this Black in America interactive feature.
By 2050, the U.S. Latino population is expected to nearly triple. CNN's Soledad O'Brien explores how Latinos are reshaping our communities and culture and forcing a nation of immigrants to rediscover what it means to be an American. CNN explores the diverse experiences and challenging issues facing Latinos in America, offering a window into the lives of families from 21 Spanish-speaking nations.
Business travel is on the rise and many professionals are looking for ways to make life on the road easier. CNN.com's travel experts offer tips to help road-weary travelers lighten their load and make the best of their next business trip.
Life expectancy continues to rise, but how are Americans doing? This CNN special report examines how to live well at any age, from the 20s through the 60s and beyond, identifying age-specific essentials in nutrition, fitness, emerging health trends and medical developments.
"Ready, set, shop" is the theme for the 2007 holiday shopping season which is already in full swing. Shoppers who procrastinate might find the best deals as retailers slash prices and bank on impulse purchases to boost sluggish sales.
PUBLISHED NEWS ARTICLES & BLOGS
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- Almost every day Erick Ventura wakes up, he thinks about leaving. For the past year, Ventura, 38, and his wife Trisha, 34, have been living in a cramped FEMA trailer, parked outside of their Lakeview home just a few hundred feet away from the 17th Street Canal.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- "Obama! Obama! Obama!" a student confidently chants as he strides down the hallway of Sojourner Truth School in Harlem. Hope is in the air at the predominantly black public middle school just a day after Sen. Barack Obama made history as the first African-American elected president of the United States.
PHOENIX, Arizona (CNN) -- Two years ago, Karen Daniel was wider around than she was tall. Weighing 375 pounds, the 45-year-old wife and mother had high blood pressure; her knees hurt and she was always hot. She felt fatigued and could barely breathe at the slightest exertion.
By Jackie Adams CNN.com Producer Ricky Mathews knows first-hand what it's like to ride out a catastrophic hurricane. In August 2005, the publisher of Biloxi's Sun Herald newspaper, says he made "one of the worst decisions of his life" when he and his family decided to stay in their home to ride out Hurricane Katrina...