North Country Media Network

06/12/2026

So glad to be a part of it!!!

Welcome to the ARCC - North Country Media Network

In a world of 30-second soundbites, who is telling your full story?

The North Country Media Network (NCMN) is the premier audio destination for the leaders, innovators, and businesses driving the Upstate New York economy. They help regional professionals transition from ''commodity advertisers'' into ''community authorities'' by creating broadcast-quality audio/video assets that build deep trust and a permanent digital legacy.

NCMN is designed to work alongside your trusted regional print and radio partners by providing the “Deep-Dive” destination that those awareness ads lead to. You bring the wisdom; we handle the technology, production, and strategic distribution to build a permanent digital legacy.

06/12/2026

Vertical Integration & Regional Stewardship 🏗️
How do you beat supply chain bottlenecks and build a fiercely loyal 22-person powerhouse team in Upstate NY? You restructure.

In this week's episode of Building Success Stories, I sit down with Mark Stewart and Nic Denno, the Founders of Northern Builders. They deliver an absolute masterclass on merging businesses in the thick of 2020 and bringing excavation, hauling, and concrete in-house to control their own timelines.

But their true superpower? Community integration. Listen to how they balance massive regional growth while stepping up to support neighbors like the Moreau Community Center. This is what true regional stewardship looks like.

⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Check it out

06/11/2026

Rock 'n' Roll on the shores of Lake George! Rock the Dock Music Festival returns to the historic Lake George Steamboat Company's steel pier! Rock the Dock offers a unique concert experience. The Lake George Steamboat Company's ships, the Lac Du Saint Sacrement , the Mohican, and the Minne Ha Ha will...

06/11/2026

Explore our selection of the top things to do in Glens Falls this weekend. You don't want to miss out on these exciting events!

06/11/2026

Top-tier candidates in Upstate NY aren't just looking for a salary; they want to vet your leadership, understand your mission, and feel your culture.

Podcasting isn't just for celebrities and lifestyle influencers. In fact, if you lead a high-growth company, you are already an influencer—you just don't know it yet. 🎙️

You influence your local economy. You influence your industry's standards. But most importantly, you influence the elite talent who are deciding whether to work for you.

The problem? The "post and pray" recruitment strategy - relying on static, text-only job descriptions on crowded boards - completely strips away your influence.

I repeat: Top-tier candidates in Upstate NY aren't just looking for a salary; they want to vet your leadership, understand your mission, and feel your culture.

Text alone cannot build that institutional trust.

High-performance businesses are fixing this by building an "Employer Authority" asset. Here is what happens when you step up to the mic:

🤝 Talent Attraction: Audio humanizes your executive team, creating a parasocial bond and deep trust before a candidate ever submits a resume.

💡 Fierce Retention: Spotlighting your current employees or team leads as guests validates their hard work and boosts internal morale.

📚 Effortless Onboarding: Your episodes become a permanent, 24/7 training library of your company's history and vision.

Stop renting space on job boards and start owning your employer brand. Your future team is already listening.

Let’s debate: Have you ever accepted (or declined) a role based purely on how visible the leadership's culture was?

06/11/2026

How do you handle unexpected roadblocks in your business? (Besides blaming the weather! 🌧️😂)

On this week's episode of Building Success Stories with Ann Donnelly, we are talking all about the power of teamwork and shifting your mindset from the problem to the solution.

Take a listen to this quick reel! Nic and Mark of Northern Builders share exactly why having a counterpart to bounce ideas off is the ultimate stress reliever. When you can come together, make a collective decision, and tackle a challenge on the very same day, nothing can hold your business back.

If you found value in this approach to problem-solving, please help our podcast grow:
1️⃣ Share this episode with a friend, co-founder, or business owner who needs to hear this today.
2️⃣ Drop a comment: Are you a "figure it out on my own" person, or a "bounce ideas off the team" person?

🔗 Listen to the full episode on the North Country Media Network site (link in our profile) or on your favorite podcast app.

06/03/2026

Let's turn your recruitment spend into a permanent Employer Authority Asset. Swipe through the blueprint below to see why it's time to evolve, and click the link in our profile to claim your industry's exclusive NCMN slot. 👇

06/02/2026

Your highest-value asset isn't just your expertise - it's your time.

S-Tier executives don't have hours to waste commuting across town to sit in a studio, nor do they want a chaotic film crew disrupting their office. You are too busy running your organization.

That is exactly why we designed the North Country Media Network’s production model to be completely frictionless and unobtrusive.

Whether we are in your boardroom or one of our regional partner suites, here is the advantage of the NCMN recording standard:

🎙️ The Executive Mobile Suite: We bring broadcast-quality, high-definition production directly to your office. You don't leave your building.

🎙️ Intimate & Focused: Our streamlined setup is designed to eliminate distractions. No intimidating film crews - just a comfortable conversation that allows you to speak with absolute authenticity and authority.

🎙️ Premium Regional Partner Spaces: Prefer an off-site, neutral backdrop? We have access to high-end executive partner spaces across the region, providing a secure and polished environment.

🎙️ Zero Operational Downtime: We guarantee a "15-Minute Restoration" - setup and teardown are seamless, ensuring zero disruption to your daily operations.

One hour of your time. One month of market dominance.

Let's talk about building your digital legacy. Ann Donnelly will be at The Sagamore Resort this Thursday evening (5-7 PM) for the Triple Chamber Mixer. If you are ready to stop renting attention and start owning your category, pull her aside.

Who will I be seeing there? Drop a 👋 below!

06/02/2026

What makes a hospital truly serve its community? It is the people behind the scenes who dedicate decades of their lives to our care. 💙

On this week's episode of Building Success Stories, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Raymond Agnew, VP of Hospital & Community Engagement at Glens Falls Hospital.

It is a beautiful testament to the dedication, loyalty, and wonderful leadership that drive our local healthcare system.usy developing what we now know as the C.R. Wood Cancer Center—Paul Scimeca. Fast forward to today, and Paul Scimeca is the hospital's CEO!

It is a beautiful testament to the dedication, loyalty, and wonderful leadership that drives our local healthcare system.

🎙️ Tap the link in the comments to listen to Ray's full story and learn how Glens Falls Hospital continues to evolve to meet the needs of the North Country.

06/01/2026

What does it really take to serve on a local nonprofit board? 🤔

If you have ever wanted to get more involved in our community but weren't sure where to start, you need to hear this. In our newest episode, Raymond Agnew from Glens Falls Hospital shares the secret sauce to being a great board member—it all comes down to the "4 Ws" (Wealth, Wisdom, Work, and Wonder).

Ray's perspective on finding an organization that sparks your "wonder" is something everyone needs to hear.

🎉 We are also celebrating a huge milestone today: it has officially been ONE MONTH since the launch of the North Country Media Network! We are so grateful for the incredible support from this community as we continue to share the stories that make our region great.

Check out this sneak peek of S4 E4 and listen to the full conversation with Ray (link in comments)!