We recently connected with Deonna O’Neal and have shared our conversation below.

Deonna , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today One of the most important things small businesses can do, in our view, is to serve underserved communities that are ignored by giant corporations who often are just creating mass-market, one-size-fits-all solutions. Talk to us about how you serve an underserved community.

“Small business is the fruit of our economy. ”

A quote that rings the ears of so many proprietors but holds no weight. How do you remember a small mom-and-pop shop when you are looking for something no one else can find? Something so unique that it’s difficult to match?

It’s typically from word-of-mouth marketing in your city or town. That’s because the average local business lacks the funding to build a standing budget for things such as marketing with no immediate return. That’s where Simply Daisey Media and Branding steps in.

Small business and local resources are how so many of our clients win. We assist in the development of the client’s community resources and utilize the strengths to impact the client and their communities outward.

There is a story that is told about the community that engages a larger positive outcome when we work as a unit. From aspiring photographers, to start-up influencers and brands – utilizing these local resources assist in developing a structure for the community to have a brand devoted to the local economy.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Meet Deonna O’Neal, a mastermind when it comes to creative culture! Showcasing her talents in media, entertainment, and real estate spectrums, she is no stranger to taking on new challenges. Since getting her BA from Jacksonville State University in Public Relations she’s worked alongside brands and businesses in industries such as fashion, real estate, mental and lifestyle health, entertainment, beauty, and influencer development.

“I like for my clients to understand that they are their brand! People love genuine moments and appreciate the truth. – it’s beyond important for them to see themselves, and for their audiences too!”

From 2014, Deonna has worked with Jelisa Raquel (CEO of Media Girls Network) on several projects collaborating and curating events and opportunities that lead women and men of color into the media industry with a path of their own. In 2016, with extensive knowledge in real estate/property management, Deonna began exploring a career in the real estate industry. Using her ability to join people and opportunities together she found another way to integrate her PR and Marketing style into selling clients their homes. Executing events and creating relationships with residents based on their occupations and assisting them in making business-breaking moves.

In 2017, Deonna teamed up with SGK Productions, a connection made during her real estate career, an all-service company owned by a married couple “Da Rosebuds” (Lexx and Stonney). The company conjoined two aspects of the entertainment world’s necessities..hair and studio time!

“Maximizing on our network we were able to turn “H-Town Talks”, the podcast developed by SGK Team, into a standout hometown production that more than local artists now get to be a part of.” says O’Neal

As a current Publicist and Creative Designer for multiple brands, she utilizes her resourceful skill set and dynamic personality to wow clients with extensive knowledge and personalized touch. She carries the title of Daisey of all trades because her multi-faceted skill set is unmatched.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

Being a strong part of our community and teaching others why branding and marketing are important for their businesses is what we believe strengthens our reputation daily. We work with a lot of local businesses and brands and love the feeling it gives to see our community thriving. Huntsville is a thriving city with an amazing small/local business base and they deserve to be heard.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

Simply Daisey Media and Branding strives and survives on one thing…being resourceful! As a marketing business that works heavily in digital spaces, there are so many businesses marketing by posting on social media and that’s it, and honestly to make it a bit more difficult the business owner, a lot of times, lacks the knowledge to spread the word past their followers on their pages. We maximize those efforts by reaching out to a lot of clients through their advertisements online. Simply “sliding in the DMs” can allow you to give an honest and genuine opinion, get the same type of response, as well as lock in a client that trusts you.

Contact Info:

• Website: simplydaisey.my.canva.site
• Instagram: www.instgram.com/simplydaiseymedia
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/simplydaisey
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/simply-daisey-media
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/simplydaisey