Melissa Swader: An Influencer In Marketing, Design & PR

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Melissa Swader: An Influencer In Marketing, Design & PR

Melissa Swader: An Influencer In Marketing, Design & PRMelissa Swader: An Influencer In Marketing, Design & PRMelissa Swader: An Influencer In Marketing, Design & PR
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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."

Fun Fact! ☺

I am a competitive athlete. I am only 5’ 1” but played almost every sport growing up. I love Texas Hold Em’, think of myself as a pool shark in disguise. High-school 1st Team All-Conference point guard. I also played women’s collegiate basketball and only lost 12 games during my career.

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

Read the Full RisMedia Highlight

MORE Highlights & Recognitions

Melissa Swader

2025 - Named 2025 RisMedia Real Estate News Maker "Trailblazer'


2024 - Ruby Red Media - Ranked #2 - SEO/Social Media Marketing | #3 - Public Relations | #4 - Graphic Design ** Named 1 or only 7 to the list of TOP Woman-Owned Business in the Valley of the Sun. 

2024 - CREi Movement - Named Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate

2024- CREi - Named TOP CREi Influencer on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X


2023 - Ruby Red Media - Ranked #1 in SEO/Social Media Marketing | TOP 10, Public Relations & Graphic Design in Ranking Arizona Magazine

2023 - Named #CREi List of Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate - CREi

2023 - Named #CREi  List of Top Social Media Influencers on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

2023 - RisMedia Real Estate Newsmakers - "Achiever Award: Success Stories"


2022- CREi Top Instagram & Twitter Influencers

2022 - CREi Movement List of Influential Women 

Named OTSO Women Of Commercial Real Estate

2022 - Named 'Individual Influencers in Marketing' - GlobeSt.com


2021 - Launched 'Women in Commercial Real Estate' Monthly LIVE Call' - Real Estate | Best Practices | Hosted every 3rd Wednesday of the month

2021 - Launched the 'Women in Commercial Real Estate' Landing Page - Interactive Map

2021- Featured Guest Panelist - "How to Publish a Book" - by CREMarketing Live

2021 - Nominated for Most Influential Women in Arizona - AZ BIG Media

2021 - Nominated for Women of Influence - GlobeSt.

2021- Selected as most recent "Amazon Influencer" - Amazon Store Launch 4/2 - SHOP HERE!

2021 - Vlog Host to "#MarketingwithMelissa - Bringing you the latest business & marketing tips on social media. 

2021 - PODCAST - Real Talk, Real Business, Real People - Listen to the latest on YouTube HERE or SoundCloud HERE


2020 -  Founded and launched the NEW Online #CRE Shop; a New Kind of Merch Boutique for Commercial Real Estate Professionals

2020 - Published first book, One Yellow Brick - Now on Amazon - Buy Now!

2020 -Named to the TOP 150 'CREi Influencers on Twitter' - kenashley.com 

2020 -  Founded 'Women in Commercial Real Estate' - National Facebook Group - Join Today!

2020 -  Named '2020 Influencers in Marketing" - Globe St./Real Estate Forum Magazine  - New York

2020 - Featured in '14 Women Who've Cut Through the CRE Marketing Clutter - Globet St.

2020 - Featured in Bisnow - "My New Normal" series 

2020 - Featured in Shout Out Arizona -  Meet Melissa Swader: Named ‘2020 Influncers in Marketing’

2020 - Named Business Judge for the W.P. Carey School of Business - Barrett Honors College Thesis Presentation

2020 - Named as Panelist for the Blogger Series:  'Rock Your Blog' - The Atypical Company/The Broker List

2020 - Guest Feature on Bleav ASU Football Podcast Network - LISTEN HERE

2020 - Host to 'Tuesday Tips' - YouTube - A weekly 2-minute video series on the latest business & marketing tips

2020 - Guest Feature on The Real Estate Crowdfunding Show Syndication in the Digital Age

Podcast Episode 335 Melissa Swader, GlobeSt Influencer in Marketing Award Winner


..... To Name a Few over the last few years

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. 

orDEr YOUR COPY TODAY

Paperback on Amazon

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

Get your paperback book here and would love if you can also follow the Author Page

Paperback

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

I know that it may be easier to read from your tablet, so definitely wanted this an option.

Kindle

AudioBook Now Available

E-Book /Kindle on Amazon

AudioBook Now Available

My Audiobook is now available on Audible and on the 

iTunes App

Audible

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.


READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE


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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

Livestream

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MY PODCAST SHOW - Real Talk, Real Business, Real People

Check out my podcast on YouTube! 

 Bringing my guests inside the studio to talk REAL business by REAL people ♥♥

 I am also inside the studio all by myself just to bring attention to the latest trending topics and provide my insight and any solutions if it just so happens to be about anything marketing, design or public relations.


You can also listen to all my episodes on Soundcloud, just follow me HERE 

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. 

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ME

Melissa's Make-Up By....

M.A.C Cosmetics

To Book Speaking Engagements

I love to share my story to motivate and inspire!

If you are interested in having me speak at one of your upcoming events, I always welcome the opportunities to hear about your event and see if its a great fit.

TOPICS:  Business - Entrepreneurship - Marketing - Branding - My Book (One Yellow Brick) 

 - Effective Marketing Strategies in Business and Real Estate

Melissa Swader: A Life In Marketing, Design & PR

Phoenix, Arizona 85016, United States

Please Email Me At: Rubyredmediallc@gmail.com

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