Off the Record with BJ Murphy

This OTR was so much fun, we've made it a two-part episode. How many banks are on the south side? What gives BJ anxiety? Aleatha explains why BJ is a part of the problem. And BJ's OTR Commentary addresses the need for two Kinston City Councilmen to resign. www.bjmurphy360.com

Aleatha's sidebar on "tending your own corn" was so strong, I almost didn't give my own OTR commentary. But I did and used it to address Vernon Park Mall. Enjoy OTR Episode 8 - Tend Your Corn. www.bjmurphy360.com

Have you ever had your mouth washed out with soap? And my OTR commentary addresses the lack of humility and kindness in leadership. Join us as local Agricultural Extension Director Tammy Kelly joins Episode 7 of Off the Record. www.bjmurphy360.com

The southern draw is strong, BJ apologizes to OTR viewers, and Aleatha compares BJ to Screech. All this and much more on Off the Record, Ep. 6 - Twice Times. www.bjmurphy360.com

Aleatha describes having won Mom of the Year. BJ details his recent near-death experience. And the Off the Record commentary solves the shortage of workers challenge crippling our economy. www.bjmurphy360.com

Ep. 16: On Making and Reporting News with B.J. Murphy. Entrepreneur & Former Kinston Mayor, BJ Murphy talks about local politics, being involved in your community and navigating friendships in divisive times. Subscribe to the podcast: http://gracekinston.org/watchlisten/podcast Encounter Grace is a podcast for thinking Christians living in the real world. A ministry of Grace Fellowship Church...

Does former Lenoir County School Board candidate and lady angler Michelle Davis Cash believe in ghosts? What does BJ have to say regarding the latest alleged police brutality video and social media's reaction? This and more on Off the Record Episode 4. www.bjmurphy360.com

Kinston city manager Tony Sears joins me and Aleatha on Off the Record. And we spoke about everything but the City of Kinston. And in my sidebar commentary, I discuss managing finances and the best way to handle debt. www.bjmurphy360.com

This week on “Off The Record” we have a special guest, BJ becomes a gift-giver, and Aleatha shares how she really feels about Facebook birthday posts. www.bjmurphy360.com

Ok, test run number 2, but this is too much fun not to share. We’ll start having guests soon. STAY TUNED! www.bjmurphy360.com

As we begin to play with the "Off the Record" set Aleatha and I shoot the breeze about a bunch of silly topics. Tell us what you liked best and also what topics you want us to discuss or guests you'd like us to invite to the show. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/fzfy7CyAjBE www.bjmurphy360.com

Senator Jim Perry is a native of Lenoir County and proud father of three. He went to Woodington Middle School, South Lenoir High School, Lenoir Community College and North Carolina State University. A few days ago, he dropped by Magic Mile Media and Neuse News to chat with BJ about a range of topics including some of his career and life experiences. Jim shared his thoughts on how our legislature w...

In our first podcast episode of 2020, we’re doing things a little differently. In the studio is Gram Spear, Vice President of Perry Management Inc. A native of Kinston, Gram attended Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. His wife and several friends recently launched a faith-based private school to deliver classical education accessible to all students, regardless of economic...

How does government help businesses in Kinston? How has social media helped Zac’s brand? How does one post a classified ad online to Neuse News? As Magic Mile Media marks its third anniversary, BJ and Zac unpack the answers to these questions and hint at upcoming speaking engagements.  Key points • Zac has had an aggressive social media presence and business is growing  • Magic Mile Medi...

Using Text Messaging to Grow Your Community Did you know you can use text messaging to connect with people and grow your brand? Zac shares how he’s been doing exactly that after getting the idea from Gary Vaynerchuk. As a marketer, BJ is always on the lookout for new developments in social media, so he’s keen to see how small businesses and entrepreneurs can incorporate text messaging into their m...

Agree or disagree with political opinions, we're going to continue allowing both, because that's reflective of who our country is. https://www.bjmurphy360.com/source/liberals-and-conservatives-are-neighbors-too

Spotlight on Kinston’s 17-Year-Old Entrepreneur With the help of his family, 17-year-old Shane Swindell opened a business in the old K-Mart building on N. Queen Street, Kinston. The store is aptly named Shane’s Discount Outlet and provides quality pieces of merchandise at discounted prices. BJ and Zac sat down with Shane to discuss why he started the business, ideas for a social media marketing st...

BJ and Zac sat down to catch up as well as recap the recent Social Media Masterminds meetup. They discuss Zac’s experience with TikTok and how he dared post a funny TikTok video to LinkedIn–yes, the professional site. Is BJ making progress towards his goal of mastering video? Tune in to find out. Key points Where did the idea for an SM3 meetup come from? Most people over-analyze their content befo...

What philosophies have driven BJ to get to where he is today? On November 18, 2019, he revealed this and more to students of East Carolina University. BJ talked about his own student days, his career journey and his sojourn into politics. Besides giving career advice and nuggets on entrepreneurship, BJ shared the story of how Neuse News came to be. Key points Will resumes become obsolete? BJ’s rec...

It’s Okay to Get a Vocational Education at the Community College  Magic Mile Media and Neuse News were at the 2019 Holly Jolly Holiday Show at the Kinston Community Center. Amidst the bustle, BJ and Zac took time out to record this podcast episode where they pondered the merits of internships, our community college system, and the four-year college degree. They also caught up on recent happen...

Dear high school students,  It's OK to get a vocational education at your community college. In fact, there are many occupations that will pay you handsomely if you possess the right training and skill set.  To your success,  BJ   www.bjmurphy360.com

LinkedIn and Facebook algorithms seem to prioritize native, organic content over reshared posts. Knowing which types of posts get more reach helps you choose how to repurpose or create content for various social media platforms.  On this episode, BJ and Zac discuss what they’ve learned through trial and error, recent business developments, how they deal with haters on social media, and so muc...

The Facebook Journalism Project with Anna Ratti Have you heard about the Facebook Journalism Project (FJP)? Facebook is partnering with local journalism entities across the country and providing them with grants to support projects aimed at building community through local news. On this episode, BJ is joined by Anna Ratti, an intern student from East Carolina University. Using Q&A style, she g...

Recently, a local small business used social media to tell the world they were modifying their business hours. Though they recognized the power of social media to communicate an important change in business, it turned out they hadn’t been using the same channel to promote their business. On this episode, Zac and BJ exchange notes on some of the best practices for posting on Facebook and LinkedIn....

Following the inaugural Social Media Masterminds Marketing Summit (SM3), the team at Magic Mile Media decided to relaunch the BJMurphy360 website, continue with regular meetups, and be intentional about building a content funnel. Zac is a newcomer to Kinston and on this episode, he and BJ share perspectives on how local business owners can promote their businesses a bit better, and some of the dos...