Social Media Radio Blog

Community Success: Dana Grooming Wins $10,000 Small Business Grant

SocialMediaRadio.com, March 7 2026

Social Media Radio is proud to spotlight a true story of courage and determination in our local community. Dana, the founder of Dana Grooming, has been officially awarded a Verizon Digital Ready $10,000 grant in 2026 to expand her business. Starting with just a pair of dollar-store scissors during the pandemic, Dana worked tirelessly under the...

2026 Maricopa County Reverse Vendor Expo

SocialMediaRadio.com, February 2 2026

At Social Media Radio, we’re always on the lookout for real opportunities that can help local businesses grow—and this is one you don’t want to miss. The Maricopa County Reverse Vendor Expo is officially back and will take place on March 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at:

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Phoenix Becomes a Hub for Social Media & Digital Marketing Conversations in March 2025

SocialMediaRadio.com, April 10 2025

March 2025 was a big month for the evolution of social media and digital marketing right here in Arizona. One of the key highlights was the Borrell Phoenix 2025 Local Advertising Conference, held from March 9–12 at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in downtown Phoenix. This event brought together media leaders, advertisers, and digital...

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Social Media Radio Joins Verizon Digital Ready to Support Small Businesses in 2025

SocialMediaRadio.com, February 15 2025

At Social Media Radio, we are always looking for real ways to support our local business community—not just with words, but with action. This 2025, we’re proud to announce that we have joined Verizon Digital Ready, a powerful initiative designed to help small business owners grow through free tools, resources, and access to grant opportunities...

Local Community Event You Can't Miss This Season

SocialMediaRadio.com, January 10 2025

Mark your calendars! The 2025 M7 (Melrose on 7th) Street Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 1st from 11am until 5pm. This annual one-day event spans over a half mile in the heart of Phoenix’s Melrose District on 7th Avenue from Indian School to Campbell Avenue. Free to the public, M7 features over 200 local & independent artisans, food trucks,...