MEET King Creative
Emily Newlin // Owner + Marketing Consultant
Emily Newlin of Arkansas founded King Creative Marketing + Design in 2017. "King" is her maiden name and a tribute to the creativity that has been a hallmark of her family and upbringing. Emily has served in leadership and development roles in non-profit and government sectors and now operates her own marketing consulting business with a keen focus on maximizing budgetary resources to effectively connect causes with new supporters and beneficiaries.
Partnering with King Creative means upgrading your organization’s marketing, development, and outreach efforts alongside:
20+ years of out-of-the-box, system-thinking creativity
15+ years of experience in marketing, sales, graphic design, project management, and customer service
15+ years of experience in international and state-serving non-profit organizations, development, fundraising, leadership, and management
15+ years of event planning, coordination, and promotion experience for weddings, fundraisers, galas, rodeos, and more
10+ years of experience in higher education, community colleges, workforce education, state funding models, state legislation, higher education accreditation, recruitment, and student services
10+ years of facilitating creative conversations and learning experiences for stakeholders
Passion for connecting causes and resources
Collaborative partnership working as an extension of your team, bringing clear communication, strategic alignment, and a sense of humor
Expert brand strategy experience helping organizations build new brands and redefine existing ones to better connect with their audiences
Expert graphic design experience in logo design, catalog, document, social media graphics, web graphics, print ads, promotional materials, print materials, and more
Expert knowledge of social media and digital marketing strategy
Award-winning website design focusing on user experience and simple internal management
Understanding generational consumer behaviors
Product development and designer/producer relationship management
Photo/video shoot and production management
Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Word, Excel, Google Office Apps, Mail Chimp, Squarespace, and other web-based software as needed
Education in Marketing (Bachelor of Science from Southern Nazarene University) and in International Development (Master of Arts from Eastern University)
A developing understanding of anti-human trafficking programs, storytelling, and development
Legislative experience in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Experience living, working, and traveling in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Rwanda, Africa
TEAM members
Victoria Siems // Marketing Coordinator
Victoria brings 12 years of experience in communications, team leadership, and event planning to King Creative. She loves helping people find the words and visuals that clearly reflect who they are, what they do, and why it matters. She’s especially drawn to work that makes a difference in people’s lives, pairing a heart for helping others with a love of simplicity and clarity.
Born and raised in Texas, Victoria now calls Oklahoma home with her husband and three boys. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family and baking bread and desserts with freshly milled flour.
WORDS from clients
“Having been in marketing and public relations for over two decades, I have worked with and for professional firms, advertising solutions, and publishers throughout several states. I have yet to encounter the unique combination of brilliant creativity and alignment with sound marketing strategies as with King Creative. From personal service with attention to detail to brand management and data-driven resource allocation, Emily has demonstrated skills that would make her an asset to any marketing/communication plan. ”
“Emily at King Creative is one of the most creative people I’ve ever known. I’ve seen many amazing ideas come from her, and would trust her with my marketing and promotional ideas without hesitation. In addition to her exceptional work capabilities, she leads and lives with a strong moral compass, a genuine and authentic goodness, and a beautiful soul. Highly recommend as a creative partner.”
“We’ve partnered with King Creative for years on all of our communications planning, social media, and graphic design needs. They care about our goals and are great partners. Their creativity and expertise have taken our association far beyond anything we could have done on our own. ”