1455 MarketingTM
Marketing is in our blood and our passion is being creative here at 1455 Marketing. From helping you name your business, to figuring out brand strategies and final marketing plans, we have the experience and knowledge to help you be successful.
Candace Kaufman
Marketing & Design Expert
336-541-5743
With more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing, branding, and product development, creativity has always been at the center of everything I do. My parents will tell you I was drawing with crayons long before I learned to walk. Born and raised in North Carolina and a graduate of Appalachian State University, I've traveled extensively across the United States and know New York City and Chicago almost as well as my hometown.
My career began in the grocery industry before moving into the advertising agency world, where I worked as an account representative, media buyer, and graphic designer, managing both local and national clients. Throughout the early 2000s, I served as Director of Marketing for several well-known brands and Fortune 500 companies, including Russell Athletic, Spalding, Carhartt, Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, South of France, Good Health Natural Foods, and USTA North Carolina.
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work across nearly every major sports industry, including NASCAR, the NBA, ACC, WTA, MLB, and PGA. I also spent several years as Head of Product Development for a national snack food and natural products company, where my passion for health and wellness led me to earn a Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition. Chances are you've eaten a snack I helped develop or purchased a product packaged with a design I created.
My experience extends from product creation and packaging to retail placement and brand development. I've worked with virtually every major retailer in the country and spent more than a year collaborating directly with Walmart on the development of the Russell Athletic brand. I also successfully launched and operated my own natural body care company, giving me firsthand insight into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
Having worked with both small businesses and large corporations, I understand what it takes to build a brand, capture attention, and connect with customers. For more than a decade, I've also taught marketing and business development courses through my own company as well as state and federally funded programs, helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses and products. Few things are more rewarding to me than helping others grow, succeed, and bring their vision to life.
Today, I live on the backside of the beautiful Sauratown Mountains near Hanging Rock State Park, where I share a small homestead with my rescue animals. When I'm not working, you'll likely find me hiking a trail, creating art, or attending a live concert. Music fuels my soul just as much as creativity, and both continue to inspire everything I do.
Angie Blomer
Copywriter
Angie brings us a diverse background that spans Fortune 500, premium brand corporate training to small business entrepreneurship. Her passion for writing started early, with a deep love of literature and fancy, $5 words.
Her professional work includes newsletters for 50 to 30,000, technical writing for process and soft skills, business plans, social media and website content, all while collaborating with customers to create a defined vision and voice.
When not behind a keyboard, she can be found gripping a good cup of coffee in one hand, advocating for local food and farms, teaching her grandkids to cook and appreciate flavors. Her dream is build a custom schoolie and travel the US, cooking, finding live music and collecting folk art treasures.
Meredith Harden
Social Media Specialist
Meredith plays a key role in shaping and sharing your brand’s voice across digital platforms. With a strong eye for trends and audience engagement, she creates compelling content that connects with your community, builds awareness, and drives meaningful interaction. From planning strategic campaigns to analyzing performance metrics, Meredith ensures every post serves a purpose and reflects your values. Her creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail help you stay relevant in a fast-moving online landscape while fostering genuine relationships with your audience.
When she is not in front of a computer connecting your brand with an audience, she can be found in Denver, Colorado, most likely attending a music event.
At 1455 Marketing we've partnered exclusively with Brian Watts and Elizabeth Keri of Watts Filmmaking to bring your video and commercial needs to life. We have the creativity and experience to write your scripts or commercials and they have the magic behind the camera and in the editing room to bring your visions to life on the screen!
Visit their website www.wattsfilmmaking.com to learn more about them and see the magic we can create working together to bring your vision to life.
