Jillian Marina is a seasoned social media and digital marketing expert with over 12 years of experience helping businesses grow online. She owned and operated her first full-service marketing agency for nearly a decade, specializing in Website Design, SEO, and Social Media and Google Ad Words. After a short break from the full-time agency world, she’s now stepped back in with full force through her newest and most purpose-driven venture: Keep Tulsa Local.
Keep Tulsa Local is more than just a marketing company—it’s a community-first brand built on connection, authenticity, and results. Jillian also runs @tulsalocal on Instagram, a platform she launched in 2020 to give local businesses a way to promote themselves for free during the COVID pandemic. Since then, it’s grown into a trusted hub for exposure, referrals, and small business support across the Tulsa metro.
She combines years of hands-on experience with ongoing training through a global network of marketing experts, ensuring she’s always on top of the latest shifts in Google and social media algorithms. That continuous education means her clients stay ahead—without burning money on outdated strategies.
“People often say, ‘Why would I need someone to run my social media? I already post on Facebook.’
And here’s the truth:
Posting is not doing social media.
Real social media marketing involves strategy, engagement, consistency, and a deep understanding of how the platforms actually work behind the scenes. These platforms evolve constantly, and without staying trained and intentional, you’re either wasting time, wasting money, or being outrun by your competition. Ignoring it altogether? That’s an even more expensive mistake.”
“Marketing can be expensive. It’s even more expensive not to.”
Jillian’s approach is people-first and performance-driven. She blends old-school relationship-building with cutting-edge strategies, always focusing on genuine engagement over automation. With 12.5k active followers on Facebook, 8,500+ on Instagram, and 12,500+ on TikTok—mostly in Oklahoma—she regularly uses her own platforms to promote the businesses she works with as well as small businesses who deserve a spotlight, giving them an extra edge in visibility and trust.
And she doesn’t take on just any client.
“If I wouldn’t refer you to my family, I will not take you on as a client.”
Through Keep Tulsa Local, Jillian remains deeply involved in the Tulsa business community. She partners with local organizations, sponsors events, and volunteers with causes she believes in. You can often see Jillian around the Tulsa Metro aiding spotlights on businesses and events that deserve recognition and community support.
Whether you’re a business ready to grow, a fellow entrepreneur looking to collaborate, or someone who believes in the power of local—Keep Tulsa Local is where strategy meets sincerity.
