Last month, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of Social Ape Marketing and couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had.
Twelve years ago, our founder, April Smith, set out with a vision to impact the Charlotte marketing world. Her goal was to leverage the latest marketing strategies and technologies to help local businesses achieve their goals in a new way. Over the years, we’ve diversified our portfolio of clients across various industries and developed the services we offer.
Highlights from Our 12th Year:
- Client Success Stories: We’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing clients, helping them reach their marketing goals. From securing prestigious news coverage to creating increased engagement on social media, we’ve loved helping our clients meet their business objectives. Some highlights from the past year include:
- We secured coverage for Derive Health on WSOC Charlotte, Queen City News, and WCNC Charlotte to increase brand awareness and sales.
- Our team helped The People’s Market in Elizabeth significantly boost their social media engagement through the strategic use of influencer marketing.
- We helped Birdsong Brewing secure a feature at the Knights’ season opener game with the return of an old ale. Additionally, they were featured on ‘Queen City Nerve’ and ‘Work for Your Beer’ via Instagram.
- Expanding Our Services: What started as a focus on digital marketing has now expanded into a full-service agency. We offer everything from social media management and content creation to influencer marketing and public relations. Our ability to deliver quality work that meets our clients’ needs has been key to our continued success.
- Prioritizing the Heart of Our Business: Our Team: None of this would have been possible without our incredible team. Their passion, creativity, and dedication have been the driving force behind Social Ape’s success. Over the past year, we’ve had several team bonding events, like putt-putt at the Puttery and monthly team lunches around Charlotte. We are proud to have built a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this milestone, we are more excited than ever about the future. Digital marketing continues to evolve, and so do we. We are committed to prioritizing exactly what we did 12 years ago—supporting local businesses’ growth and helping them achieve their marketing goals.
To our clients, partners, and friends – thank you for your trust and support over the past 12 years. Here’s to many more years of growth, creativity, and success!
