{"id":140813,"date":"2025-03-05T20:56:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T01:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140813"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T01:56:25","slug":"social-t-marketing-pr-hires-digital-marketing-specialist-social-media-account-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140813","title":{"rendered":"Social T Marketing &#038; PR Hires Digital Marketing Specialist,  Social Media Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Featured image: (left to right) Jessica Harnett and Paige Kukowski<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>The additions bolster the agency\u2019s ability to provide exceptional service to its clients.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BETHLEHEM, Pa. (March 5, 2025) <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\/\">Social T Marketing &amp; PR<\/a>, an award-winning Lehigh Valley-based boutique marketing firm, announced today the addition of two team members: Jessica Harnett and Paige Kukowski, who will serve as a digital marketing specialist and social media account manager, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth Jessica and Paige bring unique skills and fresh perspectives that will strengthen our ability to deliver unmatched service to our clients,\u201d said Tina Hasselbusch, owner of Social T Marketing &amp; PR. \u201cJessica\u2019s digital marketing know-how and Paige\u2019s social media management experience perfectly complement our team\u2019s strengths. They are key additions as we continue to support our clients in achieving their marketing goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a digital marketing specialist, Harnett is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that encompass email marketing, digital advertising and website content. She brings with her a passion for digital content and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>As a social media account manager, Kukowski creates and executes social media strategies for clients, manages their brand and messaging across social media platforms, and optimizes digital advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>The additions of Harnett and Kukowski help expand Social T\u2019s digital offerings, ensuring clients receive forward-thinking strategies that help meet company goals. With a research-oriented approach, Harnett optimizes paid advertising and content strategies that enhance online visibility, while Kukowski\u2019s creativity and expertise in social media trends elevate brand storytelling and audience engagement. Their combined skills allow Social T to continue delivering customized, results-driven solutions that align with each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining Social T\u2019s team, Harnett worked at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theliongroup.net\/\">The Lion Group<\/a>, a company that runs large brands\u2019 Amazon listings, including Steve Madden and Silver Cross. Additionally, she created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutorbackouttn.com\/\">party game<\/a> for her college-aged peers, where she gained experience designing and manufacturing a product, building a website, fulfilling orders and marketing a brand. Harnett earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in telecommunications from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psu.edu\/\">The Pennsylvania State<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psu.edu\/\">University<\/a>. She also has an associate\u2019s degree in textile development and marketing with a minor in ethics and sustainability from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnyc.edu\/\">Fashion Institute of Technology<\/a>. She received <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.hubspot.com\/certification-overview\">HubSpot<\/a> certifications in digital marketing, email marketing and SEO, and certifications in <a href=\"https:\/\/skillshop.docebosaas.com\/learn\/signin\">Google<\/a> Ads and Google Analytics.<\/p>\n<p>Kukowski previously worked as a freelance marketer for <a href=\"https:\/\/wewdoylestown.com\/\">Waters Edge Winery &amp; Bistro<\/a> in Doylestown, where she gained first-hand experience in social media management. Additionally, she collaborated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehangloosehut.com\/\">Hang Loose Hut<\/a>, a niche clothing company that creates Greek life apparel.<\/p>\n<p>Kukowski earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in business entrepreneurship from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kutztown.edu\/\">Kutztown University,<\/a> where she served as president of the university\u2019s Delta Zeta Sorority. As president, she oversaw financial operations, organized events, assisted in pursuing philanthropic endeavors and ran weekly meetings with the chapter.<\/p>\n<p>Meet Social T Marketing &amp; PR\u2019s entire team by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\/meet-the-team\">www.socialtmarketing.com\/meet-the-team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>ABOUT SOCIAL T MARKETING &amp; PR<\/h1>\n<p>Social T Marketing &amp; PR is a boutique marketing firm serving clients in the Lehigh Valley region and beyond. Our diverse, professional team brings a proven track record, skilled content managers, digital experts, PR specialists, accomplished writers, and Google professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Social T will support your marketing and branding strategies through thoughtful positioning, public relations, social media, and corporate messaging. The agency has been honored with various accolades, including the 2024 Excellent Mirco Business Award, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Small Business Council. Additionally, Social T was voted Best Public Relations Firm by <em>Lehigh Valley Business\u2019 <\/em>Reader Rankings in 2024, 2023 and 2020, and Best Social Media Firm in 2024, 2023, 2020 and 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Social T on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/socialtmarketingpr\/?viewAsMember=true\">Linkedin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SocialTMarketingPR\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/socialtmarketingpr\/\">Instagram<\/a>. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\/\">www.socialtmarketing.com<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAmiee Goldy<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\">www.socialtmarketing.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured image: (left to right) Jessica Harnett and Paige Kukowski The additions bolster the agency\u2019s ability to provide exceptional service to its clients. BETHLEHEM, Pa. 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