MEET King Creative
Emily Newlin of Arkansas founded King Creative Marketing + Design in 2017. "King" is her maiden name and a tribute to the creativity that has been a hallmark of her family and upbringing. Emily has served in leadership and development roles in non-profit and government sectors and now operates her own marketing consulting business with a keen focus on maximizing budgetary resources to effectively connect causes with new supporters and beneficiaries.
Partnering with King Creative means upgrading your organization’s marketing, development, and outreach efforts alongside:
20+ years of out-of-the-box, system-thinking creativity
15+ years of experience in marketing, sales, graphic design, project management, and customer service
15+ years of experience in international and state-serving non-profit organizations, development, fundraising, leadership, and management
15+ years of event planning, coordination, and promotion experience for weddings, fundraisers, galas, rodeos, and more
10+ years of experience in higher education, community colleges, state funding models, state legislation, higher education accreditation, recruitment, and student services
10+ years of facilitating creative conversations and learning experiences for stakeholders
Expert knowledge of social media marketing strategy
Expert graphic design experience in logo, catalog, document, social media graphics, web graphics, print ads, promotional materials, print materials, and more
Award-winning website design focused on user experience and simple internal management
Evolving implementation of digital marketing strategy
Understanding generational consumer behaviors
Product development and designer/producer relationship management
Photo/video shoot and production management
Passion for connecting causes and resources
Self-motivation to work independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A sense of humor and camaraderie that makes challenging projects enjoyable
Attention to detail
Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Word, Excel, Google Office Apps, Mail Chimp, and other web based software as needed
Education in Marketing (Bachelor of Science from Southern Nazarene University) and in International Development (Master of Arts from Eastern University)
Legislative experience in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Experience living, working, and traveling in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas
Experience living and working in Rwanda, Africa
TEAM members
Lucy Ahne is a University of Arkansas-Fort Smith student majoring in business administration with concentrations in digital and consumer marketing. In July of 2022, Lucy was introduced to Emily through their church and began interning for her. Throughout her internship with King Creative, Lucy has gained valuable knowledge and skills in the marketing industry and has had the opportunity to meet and work with exceptional professionals. Despite her initial nerves about entering the marketing world, Lucy is grateful for the opportunities and connections that her internship has provided her with thus far. If you choose to work with King Creative for your marketing needs, Lucy is confident that you will enjoy working with Emily.
Kiara Smiley is a student at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith majoring in Graphic Design. Kiara discovered her love and passion for art and design at a young age and was excited to carry that onto her future with a career in Graphic Design. Through her internship with King Creative, Kiara has been able to create logo designs, website design, and build brands on social media platforms.
WORDS from clients
“Having been in marketing and public relations for over two decades, I have worked with and for professional firms, advertising solutions, and publishers throughout several states. I have yet to encounter the unique combination of brilliant creativity and alignment with sound marketing strategies as with King Creative. From personal service with attention to detail to brand management and data-driven resource allocation, Emily has demonstrated skills that would make her an asset to any marketing/communication plan. ”
“Emily at King Creative is one of the most creative people I’ve ever known. I’ve seen many amazing ideas come from her, and would trust her with my marketing and promotional ideas without hesitation. In addition to her exceptional work capabilities, she leads and lives with a strong moral compass, a genuine and authentic goodness, and a beautiful soul. Highly recommend as a creative partner.”
“We’ve partnered with King Creative for years on all of our communications planning, social media, and graphic design needs. They care about our goals and are great partners. Their creativity and expertise have taken our association far beyond anything we could have done on our own. ”