We Started Here Because We Saw a Need.

Southern Ohio didn't have a marketing company that truly understood this market. Businesses were either stuck with overpriced national agencies that couldn't find Portsmouth on a map, or trying to piece things together on their own.

Ryan and Audrey Schiesser started Appalachian Marketing & Media to change that. We're not a big-city agency. We live here, work here, and care about seeing this region thrive.

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Kady and Abe of Appalachian Marketing & Media

Built for This Region, by People from This Region

What began as a small operation grew into a full team of strategists, designers, content creators, and developers, all dedicated to helping businesses in this region compete and grow.

We're not here because the market was untapped or the numbers were good. We're here because we believe Southern Ohio businesses deserve real marketing support from people who actually know this community.

2020

Founded in Southern Ohio with a handful of local clients and a clear mission.

2021

Grew into a full team of designers, developers, strategists, and content creators.

Today

A full-service agency with 75+ websites built, still rooted in Southern Ohio and still picking up the phone.

The People Behind the Work

Real people, local team. Each one of us is invested in your success because your success is also our community's success.

Audrey built AMM from the ground up and continues to shape the agency's direction, culture, and community partnerships.

Audrey Schiesser

Founder

Ryan co-founded AMM with a vision to bring big-city marketing quality to Southern Ohio businesses. He leads strategy and business development.

Ryan Schiesser

CEO & Co-Founder

Abe keeps the operation running smoothly, overseeing internal processes and making sure every client gets what they were promised.

Abe Barcus

COO

Kady handles day-to-day operations and client relationships, keeping projects on track and communication clear.

Kady Wamsley

Creative Director

Carly is the creative force behind AMM's design work, brand identities, print materials, and digital assets that look like they belong to real businesses.

Carly Beeler

Graphic Designer

Brooke builds the websites and makes sure they get found. She handles development, technical SEO, and everything that happens under the hood.

Brooke Robinson

Website Developer & SEO Specialist

Kaitlyn manages social media content and strategy for AMM clients, creating posts that actually reflect the businesses they represent.

Kaitlyn Rolfe

Marketing Strategist

Eli writes copy, creates content, and tells the stories that help AMM clients connect with their audiences.

Eli Fitch

Videographer

What We Stand For

Relationships First

We're not here to collect clients. We're here to build partnerships. When you work with us, you get a team that genuinely cares about your success.

Results That Matter

Fancy reports mean nothing if your phone isn't ringing. We focus on outcomes you can see, more leads, more customers, more growth.

Honest Communication

No jargon, no runaround. We explain what we're doing, why we're doing it, and whether it's working. If something isn't right, we'll tell you.

Community Investment

We hire locally, partner with Shawnee State, and invest in the next generation through our internship program. This is our home too.

Why Businesses Choose Us over Everyone Else

No contracts.

We earn your business every month. If we're not delivering, you're free to walk away. No fine print, no cancellation fees.

Regular meetings and check-ins.

Not just when invoices are due. We stay in touch because that's how partnerships work.

City-quality work without the city attitude.

You won't see us in suits with a million-dollar presentation. But our standards for quality and results are just as high as any big-city agency.

We actually communicate.

Our clients consistently say the same thing, working with us is different because we actually pick up the phone, respond to messages, and keep them in the loop.

Invested in More than Just Marketing

This is our home. We didn't start a business here just to take from the community. We started it to be part of it.

AMM leading a marketing workshop for local businesses

Internship Program

Shawnee State University

Real experience for local students who shouldn't have to leave the region to build a career in marketing.

Scholarship Fund

Local Students

Investing in the next generation because this community invested in us.

Workshops & Seminars

Kricker Innovation Hub

Sharing what we know with local businesses and entrepreneurs who are building something.

Local Event Sponsorships

White Gravel Mines & More

Sponsoring the events and initiatives that matter to the people who actually live here.

Speaking Engagements

Colleges & Business Groups

Guest lectures at local colleges and presentations for business groups across the region.

Christian and Ryan at the AMM table at a regional business expo

AMM talking with high school students about marketing careers

The AMM booth at a regional business expo

Abe and Sara Barcus at the Appalachian Marketing & Media booth

AMM team members at a local chamber networking event

Two members of the AMM team at a community event

Where We Work

We're headquartered in New Boston, Ohio, right in the heart of the tri-state region. Our primary focus runs from Chillicothe, Ohio to Charleston, West Virginia, and we're expanding our presence across the region every year.

Home Base: Portsmouth & Scioto County

Growing Presence: Ironton · Ashland (KY) · Huntington (WV) · Logan/Hocking Hills

Full Service Corridor: Chillicothe, OH → Charleston, WV

Let's Talk About What You Need

No pressure, no hard sell, just a conversation about how we can help your business grow. Serving businesses across Southern Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, and West Virginia.

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Aerial view of downtown Portsmouth, Ohio - AMM service area