About Us- A Team That Tells Your Story 

At Connect Marketing, we believe every brand has a story — and we’re here to help you tell it. Our team combines decades of experience, creativity, and fresh perspectives to help small businesses connect, grow, and thrive.

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Jan Burden brings over 25 years of marketing expertise, from directing marketing at a law firm to teaching, managing events, and co-founding Positively Popsy. She knows how to turn goals into strategies that really work.

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Melissa Ferguson, also with 25+ years in graphic design and marketing, infuses creativity into everything she does. From her roles as a marketing director at TimberTech and creative director at MeadWestvaco, to serving as a college art counselor and co-founding Positively Popsy, she makes every project visually compelling and impactful.

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Sidney Burden, a young entrepreneur with global consulting experience, brings cutting-edge knowledge of AI, social media, and digital strategy. She helps businesses leverage modern tools to reach audiences in innovative ways.

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Together, we combine experience, creativity, and innovation to help small businesses tell their stories, connect with customers, and achieve their goals — all while making the journey fun and meaningful.