Raleigh entrepreneur releases FanBase; expectant to hit e-marketing homeruns 

RALEIGH, NC, May 1, 2013 – North Carolina native, marketing guru and web designer, Will Hardison has led his team to victory. With an online application business months in the making, Hardison and his colleagues are proud to announce the launch of FanBase, LLC.

As the founder and CEO of MEDIAPLUG, formerly an innovative marketing firm in Indianapolis, Hardison gained extreme exposure to the world of new media and marketing, therefore jumping into start-up project number two: FanBase, LLC.

FanBase is a simplistic web application that can be accessed from anywhere in the world and focuses largely on assisting marketers with their email marketing efforts. But, let’s not stop there. This Customer Relationship Management tool fully integrates contact management/organization, email marketing, comprehensive analytics and reports into one system. FanBase also offers marketers a wide arrange of customized drip campaigns. Not to mention unlimited users and contacts? Sign me up, coach!

Hardison’s parents first knew he had an entrepreneurial spirit when he started an online shoe company out of their humble home in Indianapolis. Since then, Hardison has aspired to more than shoes, but still has quite an impressive collection of kicks stacked up, to say the least.

Hardison has plans to grow this online application and his future web product line nationally, but in the meantime is focused on hitting e-marketing home runs with local Raleigh business owners. “Helping those right here in my back yard is my primary focus at the moment. There’s enough business in Raleigh to provide a solid foundation for FanBase” said Hardison.

For more information on FanBase, and to support Raleigh local entrepreneur Will Hardison, visit www.GrowAFanBase.com.

Contact Information:

FanBase, LLC.

2112 Scarlet Maple Drive, Raleigh, NC

(877) 242-6090

www.GrowAFanBase.com

HelpMe@GrowAFanBase.com

About FanBase, LLC 

FanBase, LLC is a forward-thinking national cross-channel digital marketing software system that encourages organizations to communicate with their customers through email marketing. FanBase largely specializes in CRM and is known for its superior quality customer service and the mission dedicated to the growth of their client’s fan base. FanBase is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.GrowAFanBase.com.

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“Startup and Play has changed my Raleigh experience”

- Will Hardison

Will Hardison is the Co-Organizer of Startup and Play attended his first showcase in August, 2012. Will is also Founder of Fanbase | Co-Chair B2B board of Shop Local Raleigh | Drummer for Catch22. Follow him on twitter @willhardison.

This is Will’s first blog post about his first time at Startup and Play.

I was nervous

I didn’t really know what to expect. I wasn’t sure if I was going to go through with it. I almost backed out.

At the last minute, something inside me said, “you can do this.”  I decided to attend my first Startup and Play. I’m glad I went. I must say, Startup and Play has changed my Raleigh experience.

No Idea What to Expect

Having lived in Raleigh for only two months, the idea of walking into a room filled with 200 strangers was a bit daunting. I didn’t really know what to expect.

Honestly, I thought I was going to sit down and hear a pitch from the companies that were “showcasing” that night. Boy was I wrong. I walked into what I can only be described as an “Adult Science Fair.” I tasted pasta sauce from Nello’s Sauce, tossed a few corn hole bags at the Cornhole Express booth, and found out I could have been a zombie for an upcoming event with Live Gumption (“Rrraarrggghhh. Brains!” See, I’m a natural).

Come to the Next One!

If you’re on the fence about going to the next event… don’t be. You’ve got to go. There’s nothing else like it in the Triangle. It’s fun, filled with young professionals and entrepreneurs, and everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming.

Because I decided to attend Startup and Play last August, I now help plan the event. I’ve met dozens of amazing people, many of whom have unlocked doors for my band, my company, and me personally.

Still on the fence?

February’s event will be epic. A dozen amazing companies will be showcasing and we’ve got a live band for crying out loud! See the door that it opened up for my band?!

If you’re not coming because you don’t know anyone – find me. I’ll introduce you to people and show you a good time!

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Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 6th for a very special Valentine’s Day themed Startup and Play!

 

Event Sponsors

Thank you very much!:

Brooks Bell and Jesse Lipson

Smith Anderson
smithlaw.com
@smithlaw
“Smith Anderson is the largest Research Triangle based business and litigation law firm.”

Community Partners

Shop Local Raleigh
shoplocalraleigh.org
@ShopLocRaleigh

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Roses are red, Violets are blue.

We love the Triangle and entrepreneurship, too!

- The Startup and Play Team

Too soon for love poems?

We think not! Here at Startup and Play we are really excited for our next event in February and just want to express our enthusiasm with all of you.

(A sneak peak: the next event may or may not be Valentine’s Day themed.)

It is often said that entrepreneurs are married to their job. Well, we submit there is usually a better half that an entrepreneur is actually married to…

We want to celebrate the better halves!

Even more, we want to invite all of the significant others, families and friends that make changing the world possible.

The Big Goal: Everyone brings a +1 of someone special in their life!

Get ready for some fun, some startups, some dancing, some music and lot’s of chocolate. For love and startups… See you in February!

The Details

Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 7-9pm

1880 Hall at the Longview Center

Want to get involved?

• Apply to be a Showcasing Venture 
• Volunteer to help organize
• Sponsor to make the event possible ($ will go towards food, beverages, a live band, decorations and other goodies)
• Community Partners (we are looking for a non-profit partner and a community organization)

If you’d like to Volunteer, Sponsor or Partner, please contact us at fun@startupandplay.com.

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Join Us For Startup and Play, a community science-fair style social featuring:

Awesome people (that’s you!),

Cool – local consumer ventures,

Beer.

Come celebrate entrepreneurship and kick off Triangle Entrepreneurship Week!

Meet cool startup ventures in the Triangle (including, consumer-facing companies, non-profits and community organizations) talk with the inspiring founders, play with interesting products or services and embrace the many incredible ventures that make the Triangle great!

Who Will Be Showcasing?

Come meet the young, the bold, and the innovative ventures coming out of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill:

• Kramden
• Chez Moi Bakery
• TripreneurTV
• Shop Local Raleigh
• Subject 2 Change
• Groundworkk
• LiPi
• Sixth Sun
• CityFabric
• Koyr, Inc.
• GEMAtouch
• Evolvemint
• FreeClubFinder.com

 

Event Sponsors

Community Partners

Media Partners

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Press Coverage

August 07, 2012 – Startup and Play Returns August 22
August 24, 2012 – Startup And Play Raleigh Quarterly Social: Recap and Photo Gallery!

Participating Companies

Event Sponsors

Dzone
www.dzone.com
@dzone
“Voracious appetite for developer links and articles!”

LocalSense
localsense.com
@localsense
“Bridging the gap between how people and businesses use social media.”

Innovate Raleigh
innovateraleigh.com
@innovateraleigh
“Catalyst for innovation. Creator, connector, collaborator. Passionate about creating Raleigh’s future. Join the movement!”

TripreneurTV
tripreneurtv.com
@tripreneurtv
“A daily show for Triangle entrepreneurs and investors. Sharing the awesome people, stories, and ideas of RTP. Hosted by @apompliano”

 

 

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Press Coverage

May 16, 2012 – Triangle Tech Talk – Startup and Play
May 29, 2012 – WRAL Tech Wire – ‘Startup and Play’ – Triangle’s latest entrepreneurs’ event
May 30, 2012 – !ExitEvent – Give The People What They Want
May 31, 2012 – Rhino Market Research – Hey Raleigh, Its Time To Startup and Play!
Jun 01, 2012 – WRAL Tech Wire – At ‘Startup and Play,’ plenty of action, networking – and play!

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