Our Story
It started with a simple realization: Southern Ohio had no marketing company that truly understood Appalachian culture and values.
In July 2020, while students at Shawnee State University, Ryan and Audrey Schiesser decided to change that. What began as two people with a vision has grown into the region's only full-service marketing company, proving you can build something extraordinary without leaving home.
Today, we're 12+ strong, serving 200+ clients, and keeping every marketing dollar in our local economy.
Our Mission & Values
We transform complex digital marketing into authentic storytelling that connects businesses meaningfully with their communities.
Our three core values guide everything we do:
Operational Excellence (we strive for excellence in everything)
Innovative Learning (we always seek the best possible solution)
Community Impact (we prioritize local engagement).
We're here to amplify who you already are, never change you into something you're not.
What We Do
We're your full-service marketing partner, offering websites that convert, SEO that works, and social media that actually engages your audience.
But here's what makes us different:
We teach you the why behind our strategies, not just the what. From graphic design to comprehensive marketing consulting, we handle it all while keeping your authentic voice front and center.
Think of us as your marketing educators, not just your service providers.
Our Impact
200+ clients served
Over $1 million generated while keeping every dollar local
We've helped healthcare clients see 49% traffic increases and 177% more calls, while home service businesses experienced 189% traffic growth. But our real impact?
Proving that authentic, community-rooted marketing drives better results than generic, algorithm-chasing strategies.
Meet the Team
Founded by Ryan and Audrey Schiesser, our team of 12+ local professionals brings deep community knowledge paired with cutting-edge expertise.
Every team member understands what it means to build something meaningful in Appalachia. We're certified, experienced, and most importantly, we're your neighbors. When you work with us, you're not just getting marketing expertise – you're getting partners who genuinely care about your success.
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Our Community Commitment
We're not just located in Appalachia – we're invested in it. Through scholarships, internships, and keeping every marketing dollar in our local economy, we prove that you can grow without leaving your roots behind. We understand local culture because we live it every day.
This isn't just where we do business; it's home.
Why Choose Us?
We believe marketing should feel as natural as a coffee shop conversation while delivering professional results.
Our relationship-first approach means we start with understanding you, your values, and your goals before we touch a single campaign.
With proven results, deep local knowledge, and an educational partnership model, we're not just your marketing company, we're your growth partners who speak your language.
Ready to Grow Authentically?
Let's start with what we do best: a genuine conversation over coffee.
Whether you're struggling with a website that doesn't convert or need a complete marketing strategy, we're here to help you succeed while staying true to who you are.
Call us at 740-672-5069 or email contact@appmktmedia.com – because the best marketing relationships start with real conversations.
