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I’m Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a visionary Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, and best-selling Author with over 25 years of experience driving significant revenue growth and optimizing ROI across the healthcare, wellness, and media industries. Throughout my career, I’ve consistently transformed underperforming operations into thriving ventures by building top-tier marketing organizations, implementing data-driven strategies, and leading transformational change. My empathetic, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style has allowed me to cultivate inclusive cultures of innovation, develop and retain top talent, and forge strong partnerships that fuel organizational success. Adept in executive leadership, strategic business planning, and brand and marketing strategy, I have a proven track record of boosting annual revenues—achieving up to $1.3B in oncology over three years and generating $360M in mental health initiatives. My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, as evidenced by my success in launching innovative facilities, expanding services for addiction and mental health care, and enhancing organizational brand visibility. As author of “The AI Marketing Playbook,” I contribute thought leadership on the integration of artificial intelligence in marketing, a role that showcases my commitment to staying at the forefront of industry innovation. I also bring my insights and expertise to a broad audience as the host of cable tv & global streaming of "Street Level Marketing Show," while my writing has been featured in major publications such as Entrepreneur, Business.com, The Startup, and Kivo Daily. Whether I’m implementing targeted digital marketing campaigns that engage over a million individuals monthly or overseeing multi-million dollar budgets to maximize return on investment, I approach every challenge with a combination of strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and unwavering dedication. Above all, I am passionate about expanding access to high-quality addiction and mental health care through innovative solutions that drive both patient outcomes and organizational growth. Mark serves on the board of One World for Life, National Fire Heritage Center, and the Institute for Responder Wellness. Mark (https://marklamplugh.com) is one of the top marketing executives in the United States and has revolutionized how companies reach potential clients thru influence, SEO, social, PR, and traditional marketing. His expertise in Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, and Public Relations has generated millions of dollars in revenue for several national companies. Mark documents many of his techniques in his book “Beginners Guide to Social & Digital Media.” and “Marketing Playbook for Social Media,” which was named the top 100 social media marketing books of all time by Book Authority. He’s also a professional advocate for the behavioral and mental health of firefighters and other first responders. Marks articles have been published in Better Marketing, Startup Magazine, Social Media Today, Kivo Daily, Biz Catalyst 360, Fire Engineering, Firehouse Magazine, and several others. One of his companies, niches, are marketing products and services to the public safety industry and their employees, specifically mental & behavioral health services. He can be reached for comment at ceo@influencemediasolutions.com 23,000 #1 Connections, 40,000,000 US B2B Contacts and 300,000,000 B2b/B2C email contacts as well as 1,000,000+ monthly social media reach. https://marklamplugh.com

Pete Rose’s Lifetime Ban Lifted: A New Era for Baseball

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Tuesday that Pete Rose’s lifetime ban has been lifted, making the former player eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This decision comes nearly three decades after Rose was banned from baseball in 1989 for betting on games. Background on the Ban Rose was not punished […]

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Aaron Jamison Commits to University of South Carolina Baseball

Morgantown High School graduate Aaron Jamison has announced his commitment to play baseball at the University of South Carolina this fall. Career Highlights Morgantown High School: Made 44 appearances for the Mountaineers. Started 17 games. Batted .230 with: 3 home runs (including a grand slam) 3 doubles 1 triple 16 RBIs 17 runs scored Fort

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Taiwo Awoniyi Undergoes Surgery After Serious Injury

Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigerian striker for Nottingham Forest, underwent surgery on Monday following a serious abdominal injury sustained during a Premier League match against Leicester City. Incident Details The 25-year-old collided with the goalpost while attempting to reach a ball and was taken off the field in the 65th minute of Saturday’s game. Coach Nuno

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Community Outrage Over Landfill Project Cancellation in Dresden, Ont.

Community members in Dresden, Ont., are outraged over the cancellation of an environmental assessment for a large landfill project north of the town. The decision has raised questions about why York1’s landfill expansion was singled out in a controversial omnibus bill introduced by Premier Doug Ford’s government. Concerns from Local Activists Stefan Premdas, chair of

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Seaweed Farm in Tasmania Shows Promise in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A massive seaweed farm off the coast of Tasmania is cultivating a type of seaweed called asparagopsis. The farm, which covers 1,800 hectares, lies just 10 minutes offshore from the portside town of Triabunna. Benefits of Asparagopsis Asparagopsis is native to Tasmanian coastal waters and contains a compound called bromoform. Research has shown that this

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Court Rejects Judicial Reviews, Culling of Ostriches to Proceed

A Federal Court judge has rejected two judicial reviews filed by Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, allowing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to proceed with culling 400 ostriches on a farm affected by an avian flu outbreak. Court Decision The court’s decision was made public on Tuesday, following the agency’s order in December

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Doctors Weigh In On Assisted Dying: A Complex Issue Dividing Medical Professionals

Assisted dying is a contentious issue that has sparked heated debates among medical professionals and the general public alike. Perspectives on Assisted Dying Support for Assisted Dying Susi Caesar, a GP from Gloucestershire with 30 years of experience, supports assisted dying as an option for those who wish to end their lives peacefully. Her views

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Ford Mustang GTD Sets New Record at Nurburgring

The Ford Mustang GTD has become the fastest production American car to lap the Nurburgring in Germany, achieving a remarkable time of 6 minutes and 35.8 seconds. This milestone highlights Ford’s dedication to enhancing its high-performance vehicles. Key Highlights Initial Competition: The Porsche 911 GT3 with a manual transmission initially recorded a faster lap time

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U.S. Stocks Rise as Inflation Slows More Than Forecast

U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 index advancing for a second day, after inflation data showed prices rose less than forecast in April. The benchmark gauge initially climbed on Tuesday and has since maintained its upward momentum for 2025, with investors showing optimism about the economy’s performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced,

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