about | Holley Creative

Holley Creative supports businesses that understand the value of using emerging technologies as part of a holistic online marketing strategy. Our team includes highly skilled professionals with an expertise in marketing, public relations, journalism and Web 2.0 technology. Our goal is to help our clients implement online marketing solutions that deliver maximum impact and ROI.

Why work with us?

We’re the total online marketing solution for businesses who don’t have the capacity to hire an entire marketing team. As experts of online marketing strategy and social media services, Holley Creative is the perfect partner for companies who need to grow, but want to stay within their budget.

What makes us different from the rest?

We work virtually to save you money. Using today’s technology and our virtual suite of services, we can deliver high quality services seamlessly, just about anywhere. Our lower overhead allows us to pass this savings on to you. That said, we still enjoy meeting clients in-person. Our physical office is located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We’d love to meet you there, and perhaps grab lunch at one of Bethesda’s very lovely restaurants!

We’re nimble. We stay current on the latest technology and cut no corners in keeping your business competitive.

We fill in…just about everywhere. From planning and consulting to implementing, we make sure your needs are met by our customized solutions. Plus, we stick around after we’re finished to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We generate business value, not just buzz. We believe that successful online marketing involves delivering real value, not just buzz. We will work with your time and resources to find solutions that help you reach your organizational goals, not just increase your followers and “likes”.

We can help you project an authentic voice. “Giving Your Business an Authentic Voice.” It’s our tagline and we aren’t afraid to use it! Every business has a unique way of reaching out to prospective clients and customers. And with over 600 million people on Facebook, 42 million people on LinkedIn and 175,000 new blogs being started every day, an authentic voice is a must. We help you find your voice on the social web.

We keep it simple. Technical jargon coupled with a lot of confusion is not our cup of tea. We love when business owners thank us for making technology make sense. Our clients will tell you that they enjoy our supportive, non-threatening, and down-to-earth style. We enjoy them too.

Meet Terri Holley, CEO, Holley Creative

A tech-savvy, insightful, and highly creative new media “maverick” who is always operating outside the box, Terri understands the nuances of interactive marketing, emerging technology and how both are used to build deeper relationships with prospects and customers. Along with serving as CEO of Holley Creative, Terri has been a contributor to Women Grow Business, recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best marketing and social media blogs written by women. A sought-after speaker, Terri regularly presents at national conferences to engage in robust conversation about social media and interactive marketing. She is known for skillfully taking on emerging technology skeptics and enjoys sharing the story about her 80-something mother learning how to text. Literally walking her talk, Terri is an active user of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. She also authors two popular blogs and is the producer and host of Social Media Voices, a podcast that features small business social media success stories. Many podcast guests are clients.

Leading a strong team of marketing, public relations and technical professionals, Terri is passionate about helping businesses grow. She is always willing to go the extra mile, ensuring interactive marketing benefits the bottom line. Her methodologies and perspective are strongly influenced by her professional training as a co-active coach. Terri adamantly believes that businesses that exercise co-activity will be the winners in the post-recession economy.

“Terri is brilliant. I have had the good fortune to use her services and recommend her to my clients. She is constantly learning and growing her already expert skills in the area of social media. I know when I send clients her way, they are in good hands and will be treated with respect and integrity.” - A.Moran

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Random fun stuff about Terri…from Terri

What I listen to during the day: NPR, my dog snoring

Magazines you will find in my home: Time, Washingtonian, More, Pink, Fast Company, PC World, American Girl

Favorite place to have fun: New York City

Bed time: It used to be 2:00 AM, but as I get older, it’s more like 12:30 AM, 11:45 PM 10:30 PM

Hobbies: Reading, gardening, geneology

Favorite tech toy: iPad2

Favorite iPad Apps: Zite, Flipboard, Dropbox, NPR, CNN, Shazam, Intellicast, Hootsuite, Amazon, Pandora, Wolfram, UPAD, Ticket to Ride, Planetary, Angry Birds HD, Let’s Create Pottery HD, World of Oil HD

What I am reading right now: “A Stolen Life,” by Jacyee Dugard, “Unbroken,” by Laura Hillenbrand

I want to learn how to…. be the consummate gardener and master the use of my digital camera

Easiest tasks: Fixing things, math

Current fitness routine: Boxing and walking

Priceless: Simplicity, the smell of lavender, a day with nothing to do

Things I am grateful for: Family, friends, my health, freedom, the wonderful people I serve every day

A few of my favorite quotes: “You can’t operate a company by fear, because the way to eliminate fear is to avoid criticism. And the way to avoid criticism is to do nothing.” - Steve Ross

“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.” - Albert Einstein

Favorite question from daughter: “Mom, how come you know so much about technology? Most old people don’t…”