ABOUT JSMM + VBM

WHY US?

We are digital strategists and storytellers with more than two decades of experience in video production, PR, branding and websites, expanding into SEO, paid media, email marketing, influencer marketing, lead acquisition, Google Analytics, inbound marketing and social media

 

We were founded in 2003 by Valerie Jennings, who was just 24 years old at the time. Since 2005, our agency’s leadership team has comprised of early adopters in social media. Currently, we are giving back to a global non-profit called The CyberSmile Foundation to stop online bullying.

JSMM + VBM SERVICES

OUR CAPABILITIES

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
90%
WEB VIDEO PRODUCTION
90%
CREATIVE BRANDING
100%
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
100%

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OUR TEAM

VALERIE JENNINGS-ANCONA,

CEO

An early adopter of social media since 2005, Valerie founded JSMM in 2003 at the age of 24 and founded a second creative agency, VBM, in 2012. A tech leader in Kansas City, she has positioned the agency in the technology sector, an underserved agency market for software development, managed services, data centers and other tech companies. Valerie is also an investor and mentor for Betablox, one of the largest startup incubators in Kansas City. Recognitions include being named Kansas City’s Most Wanted Honoree 2015; Most Influential Woman in Business Class of 2014; being interviewed about her success by national media and featured on magazine covers. Valerie continues to inspire members of her community through the charities she is passionate about including but not limited to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City, Pet Partners, SafeHome, City Union Mission and many more.

MARK A. MAZZARESE,

COO

Mark is nationally recognized and accomplished executive specializing in luxury brands, products and services working cross-functionally to translate a company and/or brand’s values, mission and strategic priorities into a synchronized strategy. He has more than 20 years of sales development and management experience in the jewelry, timepiece and accessories industries. Mark is experienced with brand and image management and development, marketing and public relations, identifying and developing new revenue opportunities, and fostering positive, lasting business relationships.
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SIMON KUO,

SVP, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Simon Kuo is a senior executive who is passionate about creating vision, strategy, products and creative for small to multi-billion dollar businesses. As a photographer, he has been published internationally and his work has been featured in Inc. Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star and other national publications. Clients of his commissioned work include Sporting Kansas City, HP, Proctor & Gamble and numerous others. He has been directly responsible for developing and managing products that have generated over $1.5B in revenues; and has led the strategy, business planning and competitive intelligence functions in Fortune 65 to 300 companies. In 2016 he helped co-found the Kauffman Foundation funded artists network Guildit. He is currently a member of the National Press Photographers Association and president of the Kansas City/Mid America Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers.

ROBIN O’CONNELL,

VP OF FINANCE

Robin has extensive and diverse controller experience in multiple service industries as well as strong operational management experience, serving small to midsize businesses since 2003. He has overseen all financial aspects of the agency as VP of finance since 2008. Robin graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA in Accounting.

ZACH WALTERS,

DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER

A creative designer, Zach executes marketing campaigns for startups, SMB’s and enterprise companies in both the U.S. and Canada. He has experience implementing creative work for automotive, HVAC, solar, tech, financial services, home decor e-commerce, commercial real estate, direct sales and many more industries. Zach also manages the creative and web development staff and works on numerous tactical projects including email marketing, social media, branding, web design, creative direction and more. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Graphic Design.

CHLOE NOLANDER,

WEB & BRAND STRATEGIST

While Chloe has extensive knowledge in web design and development across platforms, she also has industry experience in search engine optimization, social media management and copywriting. Chloe attended the University of St. Thomas with a degree in creative writing and a minor in art history. She designs and develops WordPress and Shopify sites at the agency and produces creative assets for clients.

KATI CALLAHAN,

DIGITAL MARKETING & ADVERTISING STRATEGIST

A digital marketer to the core, Kati has the ability to comprehend any industry from tech to automotive and successfully execute strategies. She is also talented in digesting multiple strategies for client including digital ads, influencer outreach, email marketing, search marketing and public relations. Kati’s commitment to success is demonstrated by the results she has generated for clients such as beating e-commerce revenue goals, generating millions of views through complex influencer outreach campaigns and more. Kati graduated from Kansas State University with a B.A. in Advertising.

AARON RICHMOND,

EDITOR

Aaron, a creative writer who truly appreciates the written word, fills up pages of magnificently crafted content for clients. His day-to-day job at the agency encompasses editing, maintaining brand standards and producing high quality content. Droves of copy, images and videos come across his desk daily as he execute greatness for each client. Content deadlines are key so he manages the editorial process to keep everything running smoothly each week. While Aaron’s main goal is to serve as editor at the agency, he also has his own clients he creates ads, newsletters, blogs and more for such as automotive, HVAC and technology. Aaron graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in Political Science and Government Administration.

EMMA MCCALMONT,

DIGITAL MARKETER

As a digital marketer, Emma successfully executes social media and public relations strategies for clients across multiple industries. Her days at the agency consist of creating ads, social media content, influencer outreach and reputation management. Emma graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communications.

RENAN RAVEN,

HISPANIC MARKETING CONSULTANT

Renan Raven was born in Panama City, Panama. He is an executive with fluent bilingual skills and a proven record of success.  Renan has more than 35 years of professional experience in different fields including health, life, dental insurance and voluntary benefits in the U.S., and in procurement, sales, marketing and logistics in many countries. He also has professional experience in medical and legal interpretations and translations.

BRETT GAYNOR,

WEB DEVELOPER

Brett Gaynor is a web developer with a decade of experience designing, developing and deploying web solutions for a variety of business types and industries. Brett possesses considerable knowledge in development best practices in a variety of web verticals including SEO, email campaign layout design, CMS development, DevOps and more. Never one to back down from a challenge, he’s constantly on the lookout for new technologies and development practices to provide clients with a competitive edge. Brett provides guidance on hosting/server configurations, CMS development such as WordPress, Shopify, etc., and general hacking prowess.​

BRIAN HISCHIER,

PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER

With 20 years experience in video, print and web, Brian brings a keen design eye and a love of aesthetics to every project he works on. Since attending the European Graduate School, Brian began seeking ways to mold the medium to the message, using the time-tested traditions of art and the principles of good marketing. He relocated to Kansas City where he shoots, edits and writes videos after teaching advanced Adobe software classes to ad agencies in Chicago for several years.

MARA KUBICKI,

INTERN

"We retained JSMM+VBM to help us grow our skin rejuvenation and plastic surgery business. They have done a phenomenal job working with us on increasing leads and sales and creating ads, e-blasts, promotions, social media content, events, website materials and custom artwork. They also helped us migrate our website to a more modern platform and continue to coach us on best practices. I would definitely recommend them."

Natalie Ronchak, Manager of Monarch Skin Rejuvenation

"Valerie Jennings and her staff at JSMM have done an excellent job of adding discipline and creativity to our social media effort. I can always depend on a consistent, creative and quality social media message."

Tom Cargin, President of Air Associates

"We reached out to Jennings Social Media Marketing for assistance in growing our brand. JSMM supported our effort to design and launch the website so it could function well as a component of the overall marketing and social media plan. Since launching the new website and engaging JSMM, our business-to-consumer sales are up 20 percent. They have also attracted new customers, engaged with our target audience and even collaborated with designers and influential bloggers to increase the awareness of the brand. We strongly recommend Valerie Jennings and her entire team at Jennings Social Media Marketing!"

CEO of Luxury Retail/Manufacturing Company

"When we decided to utilize an outside marketing firm for our law firm newsletter and public relations, we looked at several options. We chose Jennings Social Media Marketing because they offered a personal relationship that strove to understand our business and the professional strictures that impact law firm marketing. They have done a terrific job editing and publishing our newsletter as well as providing cutting edge blogs, tweets and other media inserts that help distinguish ourselves. We would strongly endorse them for the services they provide."

Partner at a Business Law Firm

"We had a tremendous response the first day we issued a Facebook post about accepting online orders and sold several bikes in just a few hours. The JSMM team also helped us issue press releases and manage the brand with investors and the media. During a trade show appearance, the JSMM team monitored and posted content in real time to get attendees excited about our booth and contest. With the help of the JSMM team, we ended up winning two show awards including Rookie of the Year. I highly recommend JSMM for anyone wanting a team that is truly professional and also a lot of fun to work with."

Marketing Director at Motorsports Company

"Jennings Social Media Marketing has helped my startup get PR attention in business and technology publications, across various blogger sites and on television. The work the JSMM team provides is of a very high quality and works on a shoestring budget. All startups should take advantage of the leadership, business advice and strategic partnership that JSMM offers to businesses. Startups should also look to the agency for guidance in social media strategies to increase SEO and online visibility."

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