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🚨 Hiring Event Alert 🚨 Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar is opening its FIRST Alabama location this November, right here in Huntsville! APPLY AHEAD OF THE HIRING EVENT: https://lnkd.in/evvY3Nka 🍳🥂 To gear up for the grand opening, they’re looking to fill 90+ positions for front and back-of-house roles. If you're passionate about Southern hospitality and delicious food, this is your chance to join the team! 📅 When: September 23 - October 18 🕘 Time: Open interviews every weekday from 9AM - 5PM 📍 Where: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park, 5903 University Drive Positions include servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, dishwashers, and more! Bring two forms of ID, and if possible, a resume. You can also apply online ahead of time. Be part of something special and help bring Tupelo Honey’s famous all-day brunch, lunch, and dinner to Huntsville. 🍽️ They’re excited to work with talented locals and become a part of our community. Tag a friend who's looking for an amazing opportunity! #HuntsvilleJobs #TupeloHoneyHuntsville #SouthernHospitality #HuntsvilleMagazine

17 Creators, One Mission! 🚀 Seventeen incredible creators just came together for a groundbreaking experience at Influence Forward - Alabama's first Influencer Marketing Conference at ReTreet Resort. The goal? To discover new ways to partner with brands and help them grow by connecting with niche audiences that traditional advertisers often can't reach. From hands-on training to genuine connections and innovative strategies, we explored how to maximize our influence and create impactful brand collaborations that go beyond the usual. The future of influencer marketing is here, and it's all about authenticity, creativity, and meaningful partnerships. Stay tuned for more insights, highlights, and inspiration from our unforgettable journey! 📸 Huntsville Magazine

🎶 Mark Your Calendars! / / On August 26, join us at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville for an unforgettable evening as the Alabama Humanities Alliance celebrates the incredible talents of Grammy-winning musicians Brittany Howard and Jason Isbell ✨ Both Alabama natives will be honored as Alabama Humanities Fellows, joining the ranks of legends like Harper Lee and Bryan Stevenson. Don't miss this engaging dialogue between Brittany Howard and Jason Isbell, moderated by NPR's Ann Powers. 🎟️ Purchase your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/eTs9kNiE #AlabamaHumanities #BrittanyHoward #JasonIsbell #VonBraunCenter #HuntsvilleEvents #LiveMusic #SupportTheArts

11 years ago this was the conversation. 11 years later I think we are still there if not further. I would just add Hip Hop Soul as the vibe. Pop-Up Urban Music Symposium September 21st in Huntsville, Alabama | #LinerNotes

💡 B E H I N D - T H E - N U M B E R S / / During our first year in publication (2022), we met with a local ad agency that was curious about our digital stats. We really wanted to partner with them because they had a group of advertisers we had been trying to connect with. They wanted to know how much of our traffic was from organic search vs. direct and paid. At the time, we were barely generating 10K monthly visitors, and our paid search traffic comprised the majority of our traffic. They didn't give us the time of day. 😖 Contrast that with today's numbers. Our monthly traffic consists of 40,000+ unique visitors and 69% organic search traffic! (We have invested heavily in SEO for every article we publish, and it shows!) I plan to reach back out to share our numbers. Maybe they'll pay attention. Why does this even matter? Well, before we started Huntsville Magazine, we interviewed local business owners and identified a gap in the market. Here's what we heard: "There are existing print magazines serving businesses in Huntsville, but they have a weak social and digital presence. Also, there are strong digital and social-focused websites serving Huntsville with zero print presence. It would be nice to have a popular print magazine with a strong digital and social media presence. It's taken us three years, but we're excited to share that we have become THAT unicorn in Huntsville. Not only do we offer a beautiful print product with broad distribution, but we also have an equally strong digital and social media presence. 📈 Here are the Stats: ✨ Google Search Impact: In just 28 days, we've achieved an incredible 13,000 clicks! This shows the power and reach of our content, driving organic traffic to our site. 🔍 Traffic Breakdown: - 69% of our visitors find us through organic search, highlighting our strong presence on Google. - 27% of traffic is direct, showing our loyal audience is consistently coming back. - 2% of traffic is from organic social, demonstrating the impact of our social media engagement. 👥 New Users: We've welcomed a whopping 41K new users in the past 28 days! Plus, 21K returning users spend an average of 54 seconds on our site. (According to MetricHQ, the industry standard for our category is 52 seconds.) 📱 Social Media: We have 12,900 followers on Instagram with a reach of 91,000. Our vibrant community is growing daily, and our posts are resonating widely. 📣 Why Advertise with Us? With our extensive reach and dedicated audience, Huntsville Magazine is the perfect platform to elevate your brand. Tap into our engaged community and get your message out to thousands of potential customers. Ready to grow with us? Contact us today to learn more about our advertising opportunities! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCaXPTXz #HuntsvilleMagazine #Advertising #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing #HuntsvilleAlabama

✨ N E W - B I Z - O P E N S / / Congratulations Norluxe Realty, formerly Norman & Associates Real Estate Solutions, on the recent opening of their Huntsville office. 🎉 Under the leadership of CEO Jeremy Norman, the firm is set to bring its expertise in commercial and luxury residential real estate to the Rocket City. As one of the largest minority-owned luxury real estate brokerage firms in the U.S., Norluxe Realty has generated $1 billion in sales over the past three years. Known for exceptional service, they have attracted high-profile clients like Marvin Sapp, Rickey Smiley, and Marcell Dareus. Please join us in welcoming Norluxe Realty to Huntsville! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eTBPSpTv

🎙 🎵 North Alabama, Meet Huntsville's Rap Group Next Door: N.E.I.G.H.B.O.R.S. Story by Reggie Allen | 📸 Photos by Fredro Star Have you met the N.E.I.G.H.B.O.R.S.? This rap trio is shaking up the local music scene in North Alabama. From humble beginnings making music in an RV to performing alongside Grammy award-winners, this group from East Limestone County is on the rise. 🎤✨ With a diverse sound reminiscent of Outkast and Kendrick Lamar, their latest album, “OG and Sweeetea,” is a love letter to North Alabama, featuring tracks that capture the essence of a drive down Highway 72. 🚗🎶 📖 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ecHXez85 #HuntsvilleMagazine #LocalMusic #RapTrio #NEIGHBORS #MusicSpotlight #OGandSweeetea #RocketCity #NorthAlabama #MusicJourney #HuntsvilleAL

🌟 Meet the couple that's transforming co-working spaces in Huntsville, Alabama. Owners Will and Claire Harbison have created a space that goes beyond the traditional office setup, fostering a sense of community and connection among members. From private offices to dedicated desks and flex spaces, Coin provides everything a business needs, including top-notch coffee from Turbo Coffee ☕️. The couple recently opened up a new co-working location in Downtown Huntsville. 📰 Read the full story by Kristen Conner Hill here: https://lnkd.in/gFnng8n8 #HuntsvilleMagazine #Coworking #CoinCoworking #HuntsvilleAL #WorkSpaces #Community #BusinessGrowth

🎨 🖼 Discover the Inspiring Journey of Local Artist Pamela Shepard Story By Alyssa Marks | 📸 Photos by Olivia Reed Photography Pamela Shepard proves it's never too late to start painting. Inspired by her late husband’s grandmother, Mrs. Ivo Sparkman, who began painting at 65, Shepard picked up a brush at 46 and hasn't looked back since. “I have always loved color, and all my life I thought I was really seeing it in the world — in trees and flowers and people — but once I started painting, I really started looking, and I realized I hadn’t actually been seeing at all,” she shares. 📖 Learn more about Pamela Shepard and read the full article: #HuntsvilleMagazine #PamelaShepard #LocalArtist #Inspiration #OilPainting #ArtCommunity #NeverTooLate #HuntsvilleArt #HuntsvilleAL https://lnkd.in/g7uFT83N

💥 M A G A Z I N E - O F - T H E - Y E A R / / We are thrilled to announce that Huntsville Magazine has taken home six awards of excellence from the 2024 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards, including the prestigious 1st Place Magazine of the Year! Competing against 19 publications with 363 entries, we proudly secured: 🏆 1st Place: Magazine of the Year 🏆 1st Place: Best Overall Design 🏆 1st Place: Best Culinary Feature – "Tom Brown’s Restaurant Opens Doors to New Location" by Gianna Hudson 🏆 1st Place: Best Individual Website 🏆 2nd Place: Best House Ad or Self-Promotion – "What’s Happening This Weekend" 🏆 3rd Place: Best Community Event – "The Fall Soiree" BIG THANK YOU to our amazing team of editors, photographers, and writers who all worked hard to help achieve this milestone. BIG THANK YOU to our advertisers and subscribers for simply being amazing, kind, and full of grace as we continue to improve and upgrade our systems and service! And, BIG THANK YOU Huntsville! We're grateful to have a city full of amazing businesses, people, and events to cover in every issue! A very special shoutout to Frank J. Williams, our investor and new co-publisher, for his belief in our vision going forward! Here's to many more achievements and the continued celebration of Huntsville's vibrant culture! #HuntsvilleMagazine #APAawards #MagazineOfTheYear #PublishingExcellence #HuntsvilleAL Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/euV-tWr8