Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media, (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 11)
In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosted by Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, the focus is on the intersection of philanthropy, the creative economy, and community development. Special guest Jonathan Holmes from Mighty 8th Media, a creative marketing agency, shares insights about his company’s role in driving economic growth through creative industries such as marketing, video production, and branding. The episode highlights the upcoming Good2Give gala on August 16, 2024, which will showcase various nonprofit organizations in the arts, emphasizing the importance of the arts in community and economic development. Additionally, the conversation delves into initiatives like food insecurity and the role of the arts in fostering community engagement and human worth.
The Good2Give Podcast is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.
Jonathan Holmes, Managing Partner, Mighty 8th Media LLC
Jonathan Holmes is co-founder and Managing Partner and CFO of Mighty 8th Media, a full-service marketing and creative agency. The agency was founded in 2005 and has grown to be an Inc 5000 -ranked top 50 Marketing Agencies in Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2017 & 2018. His agency has been awarded Best Places to Work in Atlanta, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019 and Best Places to Work in Georgia in 2010 and 2016.
Jonathan is a highly trained professional in accounting, non-profit operations, marketing, web and strategic planning with over 35 years of hands-on experience in revenue growth, organizational development, brand repositioning and entrepreneurial start-ups.
He is a native South Carolinian and graduate from the University of South Carolina. A 2018 Graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and 2022 LG Alumni Chair, having lived in Gwinnett for 21 years, Gwinnett is his “hometown.” He is an avid supporter, helping to make Gwinnett Great as a growing county to lead the Atlanta Metro Region supporting a diverse population. He currently serves as Board Chair of Artworks Gwinnett. Most recently, through his leadership efforts, Artworks has undertaken a Master Plan for Gwinnett’s Creative Economy – growing the Arts, Entertainment and Technology sector as an economic engine for Gwinnett.
He is a board member of the Gwinnett Chamber, a board member of the Gwinnett Parks Foundation, an advisor and investor in Partnership Gwinnett, and a Chairman’s Club member of the Gwinnett Chamber. He also serves on the Board of Visitors of Georgia Gwinnett College and the Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Development Committee. Most recently, he was appointed as a board member of Pinnacle Bank, based in Elberton, GA.
Mighty 8th Media LLC
Headquartered in the heart of historic Buford, GA, Mighty 8th is an award-winning, nationally recognized marketing and creative agency. Founded in 2005 by industry veterans Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood, Mighty 8th has become synonymous with producing powerful campaigns that drive business and make a lasting impact. The agency provides everything from strategy and creative development to website design and broadcast production for local, national and international clients across a variety of industries, including Alta Refrigeration, ClearStar, Consolidated Banking Services, Emory University, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Hyster Company, MegaSlab, Pinnacle Bank, Porter Steel, Primus Builders and Reeves Young, and State Road Tollway Authority (Peach Pass).
00:00 Introduction to the Good2Give Podcast
00:38 Meet Jonathan Holmes from Mighty 8th Media
02:12 The Creative Economy and Community Initiatives
02:56 Upcoming Good2Give Event Details
05:05 Exploring the Creative Economy
10:32 The Role of Arts in Economic Development
13:37 The Impact of Arts on Community and Youth
17:56 The Art of Giving and Food Insecurity
27:20 Mighty 8th Media’s Marketing Expertise
33:18 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
The Good2Give Podcast celebrates the work of donors, nonprofits, and the causes they care about. DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan are the show’s hosts, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia is the presenting sponsor.
The Good2Give Podcast is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. You can also find the show on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others.
At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose: improving the world through the power of philanthropy.
On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes, and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.
But the Foundation’s goals extend far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.
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