Local experience. Smart strategy. Marketing that actually works.

Running a business is already a full-time job. Figuring out where to advertise, what platforms to use, how much to spend and whether your marketing is actually working shouldn’t have to be another one. That’s where 217 Media Solutions comes in. Whether you need a complete marketing strategy, help managing your advertising or an experienced second set of eyes on what you’re already doing, I provide practical, research-driven marketing support tailored to your goals, audience and budget. No cookie-cutter packages. No pushing a particular media company or platform. Just independent, unbiased recommendations and smart marketing decisions built around your business.

I’m Stephanie, a Central Illinois native with over 14 years of experience helping more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations build awareness, connect with the right audiences and turn their marketing investments into measurable results. I created 217 Media Solutions to give local organizations access to experienced marketing strategy and actual local media expertise without the expense of a full-time marketing hire or the one-size-fits-all approach of a traditional agency that lacks direct experience in our market.