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Lightspan Digital

Digital Marketing for the Bold

4.5 (2) Chicago, Illinois, United States
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4.5
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2
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2010
Founded

About Lightspan Digital

We help your brand connect with people online. We figure out what your audience is looking for and create a digital plan to make your brand a natural part of their online world. We know the right strategies to use at every step of their journey, turning online interactions into sales. Our founder, Mana Ionescu, discovered the power of consistent, engaging social media back in 2009. She realized that a little bit of daily effort, like a "Daily Social Media Workout," could lead to big results over time. That's the core of what we do at Lightspan. We're all about clear, direct digital marketing that has a real purpose. No jargon, no buzzwords – just smart strategies that bring you measurable results and profits. We love seeing your ideas come to life and become profitable. We believe digital marketing and social media aren't just afterthoughts; they're essential for your success.

Services

Video MarketingEmail MarketingSEODigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingContent MarketingIoT

Expertise

Inbound MarketingIntegrated MarketingMarketing Analytics

Team

  • Mana Ionescu

    Mana Ionescu

    founder and president of Chicago digital marketing agency

    Mana is the founder and president of Chicago digital marketing agency, Lightspan Digital. The outspoken Romanian loves busting digital marketing myths, and teaching how to do social media marketing right. Mana’s philosophy is that an idea is only as great as it’s well executed.

  • Nell Shuttleworth

    Nell Shuttleworth

    to help her clients win

    At Lightspan, Nell’s motivation is to help her clients win. Period. Nell excels at managing large national association social media programs. She packs a punch when it comes to coordinating teams and showing her clients how to structure their internal social media resources and roles.

  • Allie Barke

    Allie Barke

    master of Instagram

    Allie is a master of Instagram, ambassador and influencer programs, and community building in general. She often teaches Instagram strategies at conferences around the country and has the visual touch of a true social media stylist.

  • Amanda Ahrendt

    Amanda Ahrendt

    that authenticity is key

    Amanda infuses warmth and humor into the content she creates for clients. She loves finding the perfect voice and tone for each project without sacrificing authenticity.Amanda’s philosophy is that authenticity is key.

Clients

FidelitoneWholesome SweetenersMondoFixerRiceworksSurfSweetsCalvetti MeatsUChicago Masters in Computer ScienceMotivation ExcellenceBella Baby PhotographyMighty VineCoyote LogisticsGold EagleKiefer SwimAbbott World Marathon MajorsMusic Box FilmsSpartan ToolHSBCThe Private BankYMCA of the USA

Awards

  • Outstanding Entrepreneur Award by City of Chicago
  • Chicago Woman Making History Award

Reviews

  • 4.05 September, 2013

    Lightspan has been a great partner to SimpleRelevance. Although Lightspan was initially brought onboard to help with social media efforts, they quickly went above and beyond to help with our overall brand strategy. Their creative approach to generating valuable content helped build a great base for our marketing efforts. Lightspan generated informative Twitter and blog posts, and facilitated strategic partnerships with blogs and social media outlets. This multi channel approach, combined with excellent execution, helped establish SimpleRelevance as a thought leader in the email marketing space. They added measurable value to our blog, our online social media presence, and overall online brand identity.As we shifted our marketing strategy in-house, Lightspan continued to provide support. They even helped educate our marketing team. Their holistic approach to marketing exceeded our expectations and made us feel like LightSpan was not only an agency but also a valuable partner.We highly recommend Lightspan's services for any company looking to maximize returns from their marketing efforts.

    Erik Severinghaus

  • 5.04 October, 2012

    Lightspan Digital is fabulous! At a time where an online presence is vital, Lightspan excels at working with you to build a strategy, and successfully execute it, with their “daily workouts”. They have truly made our experience with social media manageable, fun, and with a purpose.

    City Staffing

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