Interview with Jolene Sherman (Part 2) (Episode 012 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)

What lead Jolene to the MBA program at SIUE, and what big idea did her group have for Little Debbie? Find out this, and more, in part 2 of our interview!Jolene Sherman is a longtime digital advertising and media leader who’s passionate about helping businesses grow smarter. With nearly two decades of experience across media sales, ad-tech, and business development, she now serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions at Fluency, where she helps organizations streamline operations and unlock new revenue through automation. Jolene has led high-performing teams at Lee Enterprises, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Amplified Digital Agency, always with a focus on empowering people, simplifying the complex, and driving meaningful results. She’s especially energized by working with small and mid-sized businesses and exploring how modern marketing tools can truly make a difference.Jolene's plugs:https://www.fluency.inc/https://thewedge.space/Contact information:Jolene Shermanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-sherman/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of The Research & Planning Group, Inc.) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more!The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen.And the next best way is to share!For more episodes:https://www.themarketinggateway.comCopyright 2025, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.