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Ashford Media Group

Chicago’s Premier Digital Marketing Agency

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WHO WE ARE

Ashford Media Group is a boutique marketing agency renowned for delivering innovative strategies that drive brand growth and audience engagement, owned and operated by Theresa Ashford. The agency offers a full range of brand development services including: Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Product Management, Digital Advertising, Event Production and Social Media Strategy/Management.

Managing Creative Minds

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Theresa Ashford is the founder and principal of Ashford Media Group, a boutique marketing agency renowned for delivering innovative strategies that drive brand growth and audience engagement. With over a decade of experience across multiple industries, Theresa has established herself as a dynamic leader in marketing and communications. Her expertise spans creative strategy, media relations, digital marketing, and brand development, enabling her to craft personalized solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Known for her strategic vision and ability to turn ideas into actionable results, Theresa is a trusted partner for clients seeking to elevate their brands and achieve sustainable success in today’s competitive landscape.

MEET THE TEAM

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Black and white portrait of Lena Howard, who is wearing glasses, a beret with safety pins, and a zip-up jacket. She has dreadlocks and is looking at the camera. A pink torn paper-style label in the foreground reads 'Lena Howard, Marketing & Community Manager.'
Black and white professional headshot of Jaclyn Cao, a video editor, videographer, and web designer, with her name and titles on a pink paper label in the lower right corner.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short hair and a nose piercing, wearing a white shirt and a chain necklace, with name label 'AUSTIN SCOTT' and title 'Graphic Designer' on a pink torn paper.
Black and white photo of Jeremy Karelis, a PR and Marketing Lead, with a beard, glasses, wearing a hat, a black t-shirt, and a chain necklace, standing in a store with exposed brick wall and clothing in the background, with a pink overlay showing his name and job title.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a striped top. There is a pink paper patch in the lower right corner with the text "Tatyana Darby Fan Engagement."
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OUR SERVICES

We work with entertainment, consumer, and nonprofit brands to deliver strategic communications, digital marketing, community impact, and creative storytelling that move culture and drive measurable results.

  • Narrative development and media strategy that elevate visibility and credibility.

    Offerings include:

    • Media relations & press campaigns

    • Professional bios

    • Thought leadership development

    • Event PR & broadcast outreach

  • Integrated marketing and rollout planning designed to build real audiences.

    Offerings include:

    • Digital marketing strategy

    • Release/product management

    • Paid media (Meta, TikTok, YouTube/Google)

    • Influencer marketing

  • Platform-first strategy and social creative that deepen engagement.

    Offerings include:

    • Social media strategy

    • Content calendars & best practices

    • Social-first content creation

    • Social brand books

  • High-quality creative assets supporting rollouts, campaigns, and events.

    Offerings include:

    • Recaps & sizzle reels

    • Short-form social content

    • Lyric videos

    • Creative direction

  • Bringing brands and community organizations together through culturally aligned activations.

    Offerings include:

    • Community partnership development

    • Event & activation support

    • Grassroots engagement strategy

    • Impact and narrative integration

  • Visual identity systems built to express your brand clearly and consistently.

    Offerings include:

    • Full brand books

    • Social brand books

    • Messaging & tone frameworks

WORK WITH US
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 OUR WORK

PRESS

  • Four men sitting on a couch in front of a large window with golden curtains, with a neon sign reading 'For the Fellas' in front of them.

    FOR THE FELLAS | BET

    G Herbo On Why Black Men Avoid Therapy & Breaking Stigmas

    WATCH
  • Two men sitting in a podcast studio, with a black wall and a sign that reads '#Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show'. They are surrounded by colorful bear-shaped sculptures and bottles, engaged in conversation with microphones.

    #RESPECTFULLY THE JUSTIN LABOY SHOW

    G Herbo Talks New Album Lil Herb, His Love for Taina, Co-Parenting With Ari, and Almost Quitting Rap

    WATCH
  • Two men sitting in armchairs facing each other during an interview or conversation in a studio decorated with bookshelves, artwork, and a neon sign that reads 'Funky Friday'.

    FUNKY FRIDAY PODCAST

    From Hustle Hard to Healing: Ace Hood Opens Up With Cam Newton

    WATCH
  • Three people sit on a TV set during an interview. The woman on the left is talking, wearing a blue dress and sparkly blue boots. The woman in the middle wears a dark green dress, and the man on the right is dressed in a gray coat, blue pants, and a gray cap. Behind them are large cityscape screens. A news caption at the bottom reads 'Strides for Peace Gun Violence Prevention Expo,' with the time 8:23 AM and temperature 43°F displayed.

    FOX 32 CHICAGO

    Chicago nonprofit Strides for Peace hosts Gun Violence Prevention Expo as city sees major drop in violent crime

    WATCH
  • Television segment on how to make authentic Vietnamese coffee, with three women and a man, various coffee ingredients, and snacks on the table.

    WGN NEWS

    West Loop’s Vietfive Showcases Authentic Vietnamese Coffee — Plus How to Brew It at Home

    WATCH
  • A woman in a pink sweater and glasses talks to a man in a gray jacket at a conference, with a large screen and people at tables in the background.

    CBS NEWS

    Chicago nonprofit Strides for Peace gather to discuss progress, solutions for gun violence

    WATCH
  • A shirtless man wearing a black Oakland A's cap, headphones, and jewelry is standing in front of a microphone, pointing with his right hand. The background features a neon sign that reads 'ON THE RADAR,' purple and green lighting, and soundproof panels.

    ON THE RADAR RADIO

    Ace Hood "That Mode" | On The Radar Performance

    WATCH
  • Two men sitting in a podcast studio having a conversation. The man on the left wears a camouflage baseball cap, jacket, and cargo pants. The man on the right has gray hair, wears a checkered jacket, and holds a tablet. Behind them are decorated walls with a Spotify Neon sign, a lamp, and a sign that says 'DISSECT'.

    DISSECT PODCAST

    Chance the Rapper and Dissect’s Cole Cuchna sit for an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Chance’s new album Star Line

    WATCH
  • A podcast recording session with five individuals seated on white couches, each wearing headphones and speaking into microphones, in a room with large windows and a city skyline view. The table in front displays colorful toys, including characters from the animated series 'Rugrats' and other figurines.

    JOE BUDDEN TV

    Chance the Rapper Talks New Album with Joe Budden

    WATCH
  • A man with short hair, a goatee, and tattoos on his neck and hands, wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt, poses in front of a white background with a yellow bucket in front of him. He is touching his head and shoulders with a confident expression.

    TRSH MAG

    Woes On Getting Kicked Out Of College, Driving Blindfolded & More! | TRSH Talk Interview

    WATCH
  • Two men sit in a dimly lit room, having a conversation. One man wears a black shirt, baggy pants, a white bandana, and jewelry. The other man wears a suit, glasses, a New York Yankees cap, and jeans. There are small tables with drinks and accessories between and beside them.

    THE ADAM FRIEDLAND SHOW

    G Herbo Talks Drake Vs. Kendrick, DJ Akademiks, Chiraq | Season 2 Episode 8

    WATCH

DIGITAL

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SWERVIN’ THROUGH STRESS

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  • Built Full Strategy For Swervin’ Through Stress Philanthropic Initiative And Media Awareness

  • Launched And Managed Swervin’ Through Stress Socials

  • Launched In October 2022, Currently At 10.2k Followers

CONTENT

Album Lyric Videos

SOCIAL CONTENT

 OUR CURRENT & PAST ROSTER

  • Man dressed in white jacket and pants, standing on a staircase in a vintage-style interior with wooden railings and detailed woodwork.

    G HERBO

  • A man standing outdoors in a desert landscape with rock formations in the background. He is wearing a patterned bucket hat, black tactical gear, and brown cargo pants.

    CHANCE THE RAPPER

  • A man with long dreadlocks wearing black clothing and sunglasses, sitting on a chair against a plain white wall.

    ACE HOOD

  • Man performing on stage, wearing a Los Angeles baseball cap, sunglasses, and a graphic T-shirt, holding a microphone.

    RMC MIKE

  • A man standing outside a store, wearing glasses, a baseball cap, a varsity jacket, a basketball jersey, and jewelry, with a car parked nearby.

    LOUIE RAY

  • Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses, a black beanie, a leather jacket with a shearling collar, and multiple layered necklaces.

    CYHI

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with straight hair, wearing jewelry, touching her face, in black and white.

    TINK

  • Black and white portrait of a young man wearing a denim jacket and a chain necklace, looking serious.

    GIGGS

  • Young man with dreadlocks posing against a brick wall, smiling and showing gold teeth, wearing jewelry including rings, bracelets, a chain with a large pendant, and a watch.

    YEN LUCCI

  • A man with dreadlocks wearing a white hoodie and light-colored pants, sitting on a leather armchair beside a wooden slat wall, looking at the camera in black and white.

    KING LOUIE

  • Black and white photo of a man with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a shiny bomber jacket with a Chicago Bulls logo, a white shirt, a chain necklace, and clasped hands in front of him, standing outdoors in an urban setting with buildings and a bridge in the background.

    PHOR

  • Black and white photo of a man in a plaid suit with a bow tie, standing in front of a plain backdrop and a tufted sofa, with a serious expression.

    KORPORATE

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with twisted hair, wearing a denim jacket and layered necklaces, looking directly at the camera.

    FRESCO TREY

  • Black and white photo of a young man with short hair, a goatee, earrings, and tattoos. He is wearing multiple chains and a black jacket, standing in profile with a blurred background.

    6OOBREEZY

  • A young man with dark skin wearing a white hoodie, holding a lit cigarette or similar object in one hand, with smoke coming from his mouth and nose, in a dimly lit environment.

    CEO TRAYLE

  • Black and white photo of a man with a beard and curly hair, smiling and resting his chin on his hand. He is wearing multiple jewelry pieces, including a large chain necklace, watches, and rings, and is dressed in a patterned jacket. He appears to be in a well-lit indoor setting.

    PHILTHY RICH

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, looking directly at the camera with his hand resting under his chin.

    LIL ZAY OSAMA

  • A black and white photo of a man with short, curly hair, wearing a varsity jacket with patches and embroidery, sitting indoors with a serious expression.

    PAYROLL GIOVANNI

  • Four men posing in front of a black background with a large watch graphic and the words "Jagged Edge" and "Inseparable" displayed above and below them.

    JAGGED EDGE

  • A young woman with long straight hair, wearing makeup, a mesh top, and a pearl necklace, posing for a photo in black and white.

    LIGHTSKINKEISHA

  • A young woman with straight hair wearing a crown, large earrings, and a choker necklace, smiling with her eyes closed, in black and white.

    QUEEN KEY

  • Black and white photo of a woman sitting on a dark fabric backdrop, topless and holding a silky dark cloth across her chest, with tattoos on her arms and chest, looking confidently at the camera.

    SONTA

  • A logo featuring a red star with a blue banner across the middle that reads 'STRIDES FOR PEACE'.
  • Graphic with the words 'Public Equity' in bold black font, a red padlock and a blue key, and the phrase 'Equity is Key' in red, emphasizing the importance of equity.
  • Logo with the word 'ROCNATION' in bold red letters followed by three black squares with the words 'ENTERTAINMENT' and 'GROUP' in white inside each square.
  • The Warner Music Group logo featuring a blue circle with a stylized 'W' and the words 'WARNER MUSIC GROUP' in blue text to the right.
  • Orange logo with text "Swervin' Through Stress" in capital letters.
  • Black background with a white circular logo featuring intricate geometric patterns, and the word 'EMPIRE' written in white capital letters below.
  • Black and white logo with the text "Think it's a Game" at the top, "Entertainment" at the bottom, and "TIG" in the center, with distressed font and bullet hole designs.
  • Logo for Ingrooves Music Group, featuring a stylized graphic and text.
  • Streamcut logo with a stylized S symbol in a gray circle and the word 'STREAMCUT' in gray capital letters.
  • Sony Music logo with a red dotted sphere above the white text 'SONY MUSIC' on a black background.
  • Black background with white text logo reading 'republic records' with three blank white lines underneath.
  • A logo combining elements of the American flag and space exploration with the number 150, the words 'Dream Team,' and a NASA emblem with an astronaut helmet and the phrase 'ALIMB.'
  • Pink stylized text that reads 'Vietfive' with a wave-like symbol underneath on a black background.
  • The image features the text 'GLAMRUM' in gold color with a stylized 'G' and a logo of a target behind the text.
  • Logo of Dieuvil Law PLLC with black background and blue text.
  • Icon of an orange fruit with white text "The Orchard."
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