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What They Say About Us
Marlee is the best!! I will be forever grateful that she was there to capture videos of our day for us. She put together a reel the very next day that I was able to share with friends and family who couldn’t make it. It was so fun and special to be able to share those moments with them. Along with other reels, she also shared all of the raw footage that we can go back and watch moments from the day. I highly highly recommend Marlee if you’re getting married and want videos of our wedding!
I met Marlee and was pleasantly surprised while working on a beautiful bride's wedding. Over the years, I have met many photographer's, videographer's and other content creators. Marlee stands far above them all! I always like to get some final photos from my phone camera, knowing it won't ever be as great as a professional photo. But Marlee so kindly asked for my phone and took some excellent photo's with her own professional touch. While I would never expect a photo vendor to offer, Marlee impressed me so much by her simple and caring gesture. I'll never forget her! Clearly, she is professional and very talented at her craft, but her cheerfulness, kindness and smile will bring you memories to last a lifetime!" Janice, Weddings by Blooming Bouquets
Marlee came highly recommended to me by a trusted source and she absolutely delivered! I contacted Marlee on pretty short notice for my wedding and she was immediately responsive, interested in my story and vision, and willing to take on my project. On the wedding day, Marlee seamlessly blended in with my photographers and was able to capture content very naturally, and often without me recognizing that she was recording. She has a very calm and welcoming presence and immediately made me feel comfortable! Marlee turned around my project almost immediately and I was seriously stunned by the quality of her work product. I am so, so grateful that I had Marlee to capture my day and would recommend her to absolutely anyone!
Working with Marlee and Next Wave Media has been an absolute pleasure for our plastic surgery practice. She has an exceptional ability to translate the professionalism and artistry of plastic surgery into engaging, authentic content that truly resonates with patients. Her creativity, attention to detail, and deep understanding of digital platforms have elevated our online presence significantly - from nearly the beginning to where our social media presence is today. From beautifully produced visuals to thoughtful, informative posts, every piece of content reflects the quality and integrity of our practice. What truly sets her apart is her professionalism, reliability, and strategic insight. She always produces reliable and impactful content that tell the story of our practice, build trust with patients, and showcase the results and care we are proud to provide. Her attention and control of our sites has allowed us the time to concentrate on our care, while bringing our care and results to life. We give our highest recommendations!
Marlee has been responsible for implementing and collaborating on our social media campaign across several platforms. She is creative, and resourceful, and has increased our brand awareness. Marlee maintains open communication and engages our brand with our audience while simultaneously finding creative ways to broaden our base. We would highly recommend her to assist with any brand's social media needs.
My name is Holden Boyce, and I am the General Manager of Fight Ready MMA and Fitness in Scottsdale, AZ. Fight Ready is a premier Mixed Martial Arts and fitness facility that is home to many professional MMA athletes featured in UFC, Bellator, One Championship, and PFL. We are also home to many National and Olympic wrestling athletes. Marlee Smith became the Social Media Manager for Fight Ready in October of 2022. Marlee has full control of the Fight Ready social media platform as she manages and oversees our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube accounts. Marlee also has full control over all digital ad marketing that we launch through our socials. Since hiring Marlee in October 2022, our social media presence has grown immensely. Over the last 90 days, Fight Ready social media platforms have reached 55.7% more accounts than in the previous 90 days. We have also gained 23.3% more impressions per post. Fight Ready has multiple reel posts with over 100k views, all due to the investment made in our social media platform engagement. Marlee has done great work helping to grow and facilitate all our platforms, therefore expanding our reach in the MMA community. I have a high regard for Marlee Smith and her work ethic and constant commitment to Fight Ready. Through this hard work and commitment, Fight Ready has been able to grow our social media presence to a new level, which has in turn made a positive impact on our business. I recommend Marlee Smith to anyone looking to grow their business and create a larger reach through their social media platforms.
Next Wave Media and Marlee have made a significant difference in helping us promote our brand and grand opening at Thrive. We’ve seen an increase in traffic on our social media accounts and Marlee kept us up to date on the ever-changing trends and creative ways to promote our grand opening. Having Marlee allowed me to focus on the business end of things while she focused on getting the word out about our new medspa.
Working with Marlee and Next Wave Media has been easily one of the best decisions I have made as a small business owner. In hiring Next Wave, Marlee has taken an enormous amount of work off of my hands, allowing me to pour energy into scaling my business while gaining new clients. Marlee is professional and, importantly, sticks to our posting schedule week in, week out. I’ve referred Marlee to my network, as I believe she’s not only passionate about what she does, but incredible capable on social media, something many entrepreneurs find time consuming and frustrating. Thank you Next Wave for all of the work you have done for me and my business, Afterglow Aesthetics Studio!
I have to share how incredible my experience has been working with Marlee. I had never hired someone for anything like this before, so I honestly didn’t know what to expect—but she has completely blown me away. From day one, she’s been so kind, patient, and genuinely easy to talk to. She made me feel comfortable right away, which meant a lot since I was stepping into something totally new. It never feels transactional—she really cares, and it shows. What really stands out is how organized and on top of everything she is. Every detail is handled seamlessly, and I always feel confident that nothing is slipping through the cracks. On top of that, her knowledge of current trends—especially within our specific industry—is seriously impressive. She just gets it, and it shows in the results. Honestly, she has completely blown me away. If you’re on the fence about hiring someone to manage your social media, take it from me—it’s worth it when you find someone this talented!
Marlee Smith at Next Wave Media has completely transformed our social media presence at Pinnacle Nissan. Before Marlee, our content was inconsistent and lacked impact. Today, we are relevant, engaging, and consistently producing high-performing, trending reels that are actually driving attention and traffic to our store. Marlee understands not just how to create content—but how to create the right content. She knows what resonates in today’s market, how to capture attention quickly, and how to position our brand in a way that stands out in a highly competitive space. Her ability to execute, adapt, and deliver results has been a game changer for us. The consistency, creativity, and performance we’re seeing now simply did not exist before. If you are serious about elevating your social media presence and staying relevant, Marlee is the partner you want.