Welcome to my professional page
ABOUT ME
For over 25 years, I have helped businesses and individuals create effective marketing strategies to achieve their goals through media, marketing, design, and public relations.
I am a local and nationally recognized press writer & journalist covering residential & commercial real estate, economic development, business topics, and current marketing & social media trends. Just recently, I was named one of the 2025's RisMedia Real Estate Newsmaker "Trailblazer".
In 2024, I was named as 1 of only 7 - TOP ranked woman-owned businesses in the State of Arizona Best Businesses by Ranking Arizona by AZ Big Media. My marketing & PR agency, Ruby Red Media was also voted #2 - SEO/Social Media Marketing #3 - Public Relations, #4 - Graphic Design. Just last year in 2023, we were ranked #1 in SEO/Social Media Marketing and also ranked to the top 10 in Public Relations and Graphic Design in Ranking Arizona by AZ Big Media. I was also personally recognized back in 2023 as one of RisMedia's Real Estate Newsmakers "Success Stories."
in the news
Named one of the TOP 2025 RisMedia's Real Estate Newsmakers
"Melissa Swader is a trailblazing marketing and public relations leader. As president and CEO of Ruby Red Media, her agency has earned top rankings in Ranking Arizona Magazine by AZ Big Media for SEO, social media marketing, public relations and graphic design. A nationally recognized journalist and influencer, Swader was named one of the “Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate” by CREi in 2024, and was celebrated as a “Trendsetter” by AZRE Magazine." ~ RisMedia
MY 1st BOOK, ONE yellow brick
ONE YELLOW BRICK
I am so excited to share my book, 'ONE YELLOW BRICK'
This book dives into the personal struggles I had to overcome as a young entrepreneur and takes you down a winding road that unravels marketing strategies that help any man or woman in business to Build the Empire they have always dreamed of.
I get asked so many times on how I can help people build their business, gain new customers or simply get rid of all the toxicity in your life to open positive opportunities to help you take the right path. Effective marketing strategies, personal stories about my journey and the "wizardly tips" that I have used over the last 25 years to build my success and the success for others.
Arizona Marketing Influencer Announces 1st Book Deal
Book Release - October 2020
As seen in AZ Big Media....... Thursday, April 11, 2019
Melissa Swader, an award-winning valley businesswoman, business mentor, and social media influencer has recently signed her book first book deal with Daily house in Reno, Nevada.
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Since then, my book has become a recognized book seller on Amazon. Now available in paperback, E-Book (Kindle), and Audiobook (Audible & iTunes)
Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble Online
Bringing my Podcast Shows from YouTube & Anchor to Spotify
FOLLOW ME ON SPOTIFY
While you watch my YouTube Channel, you can also FOLLOW me on Spotify and listen to my episodes anywhere you want. Just turn up the speakers and get ready for some laughs, Free marketing tips and more.
Melissa's Make-Up By....
M.A.C Cosmetics
