About Us
Ventura Business owner, Artist, Toastmaster, Kiwanis, Publisher and entrepreneur in Ventura for over 22 years, Dina is the Chief Creative Director for 451 Media, and DinaPie Creative. She does full-service marketing and multimedia as well as magazine and book publisher. She won the Mayor's Art Award for Creative Entrepreneur. She is also an End Of Life DOULA. Know your gift. Share it. Co-Owner of Coastal Sage. Marketing, Communications and Web Design Coordinator @ Moorpark College.
How We Got Started
I am a visualist and a compassionist. These two elements combined with the beautiful mind of my partner, Amy Jones, makes a perfect symbioses for the creative process and fantastic visual outcomes.
The products and services we offer
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"Trusted Company. Professional!"
"Dina possesses deep awareness of marketing in the local area and at a broader scope. You can’t go..."
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"Dina possesses deep awareness of marketing in the local area and at a broader scope. You can’t go wrong."
Products & Services
I do significant websites, documentaries, product videos, photography, print and visual marketing, and I am passionate about quality of life issues...
Analgesic Pain Spray and Highly effective Antiseptic spray. All organic, made locally. Extracted from Sages, rosemary, lavender, avocado seeds base...
I am the new Marketing, Communications and Design Coordinator at MC. I am so very honored to be working with Dr Julius Sokenu, President of Moorpar...
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With the virtual world at our fingertips- it has been pretty easy to communicate with my clients. Photography is also done outside-and I wear a mask and stand 10 feet from subjects. Social evolution is a must at this time...but of course- there are always the "neanderthals" who cannot handle...
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With the virtual world at our fingertips- it has been pretty easy to communicate with my clients. Photography is also done outside-and I wear a mask and stand 10 feet from subjects. Social evolution is a must at this time...but of course- there are always the "neanderthals" who cannot handle reality, and act out like spoiled-ass brats "I don't WANNA wear a mask"...alas. Perhaps we can create "spittle-free" zones. No Mask-no service.
No. They will not. Virtual conferences are totally possible. Time to re-invent using the creativity we possess.
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No. They will not. Virtual conferences are totally possible. Time to re-invent using the creativity we possess.
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The creative process is always the first place companies cut costs. Typically marketing is the first cost to go. My clients and I have never been through a pandemic before. Everyone is making this up as we go. In MY world, everything is on "hold." When clients are furloughing or laying off their...
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The creative process is always the first place companies cut costs. Typically marketing is the first cost to go. My clients and I have never been through a pandemic before. Everyone is making this up as we go. In MY world, everything is on "hold." When clients are furloughing or laying off their staff-It is hard for me to justify forward marketing. For myself, I created a product. I turned my marketing experience inward and am using it to promote myself! Perhaps in 6 months? My clients, (or at that point perhaps new clients) will have a need for online/print multimedia and marketing. Personally, I think it will take at least a year for businesses to recover from this epic reality!
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Everyone in my life; family, friends, clients–IS my network. First and foremost, keeping them well by staying away. Next; keeping myself well by staying home, and, finally–reminding them all everyday that I love them. Right now we are all experiencing the right foot of this tenacious Virus. The...
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Everyone in my life; family, friends, clients–IS my network. First and foremost, keeping them well by staying away. Next; keeping myself well by staying home, and, finally–reminding them all everyday that I love them. Right now we are all experiencing the right foot of this tenacious Virus. The second shoe has not dropped yet. When the next wave hits, I think it imperative that we all remain kind. Stay well, friends!
How much is a car? In other words, it really does depend on you (1)goals + your (2)budget +(3)conceptual time spent + (4)hours spent on design, photography, film, social media or other requested outcomes + (5) Alts and changes + (6) hard costs on things like printing/mailing. The best place to...
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How much is a car? In other words, it really does depend on you (1)goals + your (2)budget +(3)conceptual time spent + (4)hours spent on design, photography, film, social media or other requested outcomes + (5) Alts and changes + (6) hard costs on things like printing/mailing. The best place to start is with a consultation. Some people want to pay for a used VW Bus, some people want to pay for a ferrari...so hence the analogy!
Hi GG: Think about something that stands out above the minutia of printed postcards and flyers. In other words, think about an OBJECT. promotional sunglasses are less than a buck a piece. Stick a hang tag on them that says "This is a gift from BabyGagaa Boutique. Check out BabyGagaa for a...
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Hi GG: Think about something that stands out above the minutia of printed postcards and flyers. In other words, think about an OBJECT. promotional sunglasses are less than a buck a piece. Stick a hang tag on them that says "This is a gift from BabyGagaa Boutique. Check out BabyGagaa for a discount on great gifts to bring home to your loved ones..." AND, if you do not have a website and a place people can order online you may be "missing the boat" so to speak. You could add your URL to the sunglasses and when people have downtime they will go online and check out your product. Why sunglasses? It is the number 1 item people lose when on a cruise. Good Luck!
Dear POP. I am very sorry that your partner started his next journey so early in his life! My blessings to you! I was the co-publisher and creative director for a high-end magazine called Ventura Life for 8 years. I have owned my agency, 451, for 28 years. Everything I created (and create) is on...
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Dear POP. I am very sorry that your partner started his next journey so early in his life! My blessings to you! I was the co-publisher and creative director for a high-end magazine called Ventura Life for 8 years. I have owned my agency, 451, for 28 years. Everything I created (and create) is on one of my few MACs. With that said, I would be more than happy to help mentor you. PLEASE. DO not hesitate to contact me. It would be my honor. Stay strong and positive. I have a dear friend who passed recently. She used the term "making space." Make space in your heart and we will fill it! So get in touch and let me help you!
Hi Former EMT: Making your product easier to buy online is not difficult. When doing social media pushes, you want to push a single product, and always send the "clicker" onto that part of the website that coincides with that product. Adding woo commerce shopping cart helps too make check out...
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Hi Former EMT: Making your product easier to buy online is not difficult. When doing social media pushes, you want to push a single product, and always send the "clicker" onto that part of the website that coincides with that product. Adding woo commerce shopping cart helps too make check out easier. Making sure you have SEO throughout the site will help you rank higher, and making sure the terms in your SEO are the terms people use to search for wood and handmade gifts is a the perfect combo. I do not have a link to your site or I could give you better advice. Another great way to sell your product is to sign up on ETSY. Here is a link: https://www.etsy.com. You can also do the art/gift markets like the one at the Rose bowl, and the ones we have here, including our County Fair. People often think "if you build it they will come" but that is just not so! You must bring the product to them.Good luck. Reach out to me anytime.
It amazed me just how fast and effective it was. I have a damaged disc in my back, and sometimes it radiates out to my shoulder and can ache for days. CBD rub works great. CBD oral oil was longer lasting. I no longer take any over the counter pills. I just use my CBD remedies.
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It amazed me just how fast and effective it was. I have a damaged disc in my back, and sometimes it radiates out to my shoulder and can ache for days. CBD rub works great. CBD oral oil was longer lasting. I no longer take any over the counter pills. I just use my CBD remedies.
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You are an expert. When you make a call or an appointment, just be yourself. A kind, gentle person who is an expert in her field. Revel in the freedom. One really good exercise is a form of visualization. Picture yourself walking up to a potential client. Look them in the eyes. Hold their hand in...
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You are an expert. When you make a call or an appointment, just be yourself. A kind, gentle person who is an expert in her field. Revel in the freedom. One really good exercise is a form of visualization. Picture yourself walking up to a potential client. Look them in the eyes. Hold their hand in a firm shake. And tell them that you are an expert in your field and you can help them make more money. I think that if you are cold calling for commission...you might as well do that for your OWN company. BE brave. Be yourself. Meditate on knowing your value until you BELIEVE it. Cheers!
