Ashleigh Pierce is a marketing, advertising, and communications professional with a passion for social media. Upon graduating from college, Ashleigh decided to continue her family’s legacy in entrepreneurship, taking over the management of their two successful communications and media businesses: Paragon Advertising & Communications and John Pierce & Company. As the Co-Owner and Director of Operations for Paragon, Ashleigh spearheaded marketing and advertising programs for clients nationwide, including digital, print, direct mail, and social media campaigns, as well as radio and television ad spots. During this time, she also served as Managing Partner of John Pierce & Company, a nationally recognized media brokerage firm that specialized in the sale of radio and television stations across the country. Recognizing the growth and importance of social media—and wanting an opportunity to flex her writing and creative skills—Ashleigh joined the Carbonate team in 2022, helping to manage all aspects of paid and organic social media and influencer engagement for a diverse roster of hospitality clients. A Kentucky native, Ashleigh holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Cincinnati. A lover of all things food, travel, and TikTok, she’s always on the lookout for the latest trends to help inform agency work—and is the go-to amongst her friends for restaurant recommendations.