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ECBA Business Luncheon

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Speaker:

Nicole Eastwood

Founder, Merry In Marietta

Visibility Over Virality: What Local Businesses Actually Need Right Now

Small businesses don’t need viral fame — they need visibility, clarity, and trust within their local community.

In this keynote, Nicole Eastwood shares how her background in corporate marketing and partnerships led her to launch Merry in Marietta, a local media platform focused on helping businesses show up authentically online.

Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, attendees will learn how to create a legitimate, discoverable online presence that drives connection and customer interest — without chasing trends or algorithms.

Nicole Eastwood is a marketing professional and founder of Merry in Marietta, a local media and Instagram-based content platform dedicated to spotlighting and supporting small businesses in Marietta and East Cobb.

With a background in corporate marketing, partnerships, and live events for organizations including the Atlanta Falcons, NCR, and Sage, Nicole now helps local businesses use Instagram and social media content creation to increase visibility, build trust, and connect with their local audience. Her work focuses on practical, relationship-driven content strategies that businesses can realistically implement without chasing trends or viral moments.

Parking – Please follow the ECBA event signs and park to right of the building in the Employee Parking area. Walk under the covered path to enter on the right side of the main building using either the stairs or elevator. The lobby entrance to the meeting space is a 1-minute walk on left of this entry hallway.