Episode 40 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

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Imagine for a moment just how much media has changed over the last 30 years, from TV and radio to internet and social media. Bonnie Tharp, founder of Copp Media, has been in the middle of that transition and shares her story of growth and transition with Don and Ebony.

Bonnie has gone from a media buyer to business owner. She brought her advertising agency, Copp Media Services, into fruition almost 30 years ago. From occupying one single small room in her home to the new home of Copp Media located in Delano on McLean Boulevard, a lot has changed. But the one thing that has remained the same is her philosophy. It’s always about doing the right thing for her clients, never putting herself first and keeping ‘no’ out of her vocabulary. If it’s humanly possible to do it, Bonnie will be certain that it’s done and done right. 

Copp Media offers specializes in developing marketing tactics based upon clients goals and objectives. Bonnie has been known to say that anyone can place an ad ---- anywhere. But it is the right place and the right ad to generate success. 

She taught Media Planning, Buying and Selling at WSU for many years. She continues to see and work with past students, which is one of the things that makes her most proud. She believes in supporting our local non-profits, and as an organization they are committed to touching as many organizations as possible.

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On this podcast episode:

• The role of media buying
• Moving into a new building during COVID
• The focus on building relationships with clients while helping them build their business through media buying
• Growing with Freddy’s from the beginning
• The days of going to the library to perform research
• The evolution of media over 30 years
•  How family has contributed to and helped grow the business

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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