Notice Me Marketing and Media

05/17/2026

Did you know we can print for your next trade show or athletic event? We have sent custom tents to sports teams and businesses all over the country.

Send us an e-mail at [email protected] to order your's today!

05/08/2026

A Friend, a Founder, and Now a Candidate: Mike Mills Is Running for School Board

We've got some exciting news to share — and a little bit of personal history along with it.

Mike Mills, who helped start Notice Me Marketing and Media before venturing off six years ago to build his now-thriving coffee business, has officially announced his candidacy for the Marion County School Board, District 4. He's running for the seat being vacated by outgoing board member Nancy Thrower.

Mike is a Navy veteran with an MBA, the current chair of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County, an adjunct professor at the College of Central Florida, and the owner of Symmetry Coffee and Sipping Grounds. In other words — he shows up, he serves, and he gets things done.

We've known Mike a long time. He's smart, principled, and deeply invested in this community. The kids of Marion County would be lucky to have him advocating for them, and we're proud to throw our full support behind his campaign.

05/04/2026

I'm going to tell my daughter this is Luke Skywalker.

May the 4th be with you 😉

05/04/2026

Looking for custom tradeshow graphics?

05/04/2026

Notice Me Marketing and Media was created to help small businesses get noticed. One of our specialties includes trade show graphics. We do custom tents delivered to your door for under $900. We use an upgraded frame so you don't have to worry about it only lasting 1 season.

We ship nationwide and in most cases you'll receive your tent within 14 business days of art approval and payment.

Contact Darrin at [email protected] to order yours today.

04/08/2026

Most people have heard the hype about AI, but many only know the surface level uses via ChatGPT. Most complain that the output is crap, and they continue doing things as they always have.

We created a page, The Taikover where we will be giving practical advice small business owners can use to take advantage of new technology. Check it out!

11/11/2025

Today is the perfect day to start thinking about getting your hoodie orders in!

Full color front designs starting at $18 per hoodie.

Email us at [email protected] for more information.

06/11/2025

She got $100 worth of exposure for free by doing one simple thing differently than the business owner who posted right before her.

A Real-World Case Study from a Group We Help Manage

I want to share something eye-opening that happened in a group we help manage recently. Two business posts went live within minutes of each other, and the results were dramatically different:

Post #1 (Stump Grinder): Seen by less than 220 people
Post #2 (Restaurant Supply): Seen by over 11,000 people

Both posts were in the same group of nearly 62,000 members, posted at nearly the same time. So what made the difference?

The Key Difference: Authenticity Signals

The stump grinder post used a stock image with text overlay displaying their rates. The restaurant supply company used authentic cell phone photos and wrote a detailed description of their business in the Facebook post itself.

How Facebook's Algorithm Actually Works

There's no mysterious person deciding which posts get seen. Facebook's algorithm looks for specific signals to determine post quality and reach. Here's what it's checking for:

Primary Signal: Authenticity
When the algorithm detects images with text overlays, it immediately flags them as potential advertisements and restricts their distribution. This is exactly what happened to the stump grinder post - despite being in a group of 62,000 people, only 213 saw it.

Secondary Signal: Engagement Potential
The restaurant supply post succeeded because it:
- Used multiple authentic photos (taken with a cell phone)
- Included a long, detailed description
- Required users to click "read more" to see the full content
- Encouraged natural engagement

The Financial Impact

To reach 11,000+ people through Facebook ads could cost up to $50-$100. By understanding how to post authentically, you can achieve the same reach organically while building stronger brand recognition.

Best Practices for Maximum Reach

Do:
- Use authentic, original photos (even cell phone quality works better than stock images)
- Write detailed descriptions in the post text
- Make your content engaging enough that people want to interact
- Focus on providing value, not just promoting

Don't:
- Use stock images with text overlays
- Rely on images to convey your main message
- Make posts that look like obvious advertisements
- Keep descriptions too short

The Takeaway

Taking a few extra minutes to post the way Facebook's algorithm prefers doesn't just save you money on advertising - it helps you build a more authentic connection with your audience and promotes your brand more effectively.

Remember: The algorithm rewards authenticity and engagement. Give it what it's looking for, and your posts will naturally reach more people.

03/10/2025

02/24/2025

Working on some leather patches!