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Kayla Juba

Kayla Juba is the Marketing Manager at Brown Plus, a premier accounting and advisory firm providing attest, tax and advisory services to clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Journalism from Shippensburg University. Kayla has more than 12 years of experience in marketing communications and has worked in accounting marketing for over seven years. Prior to joining Brown Plus, Kayla worked in event planning and fundraising for several nonprofit organizations in the Central Pennsylvania area.

Seasoned Marketer: Key Takeaways from the Keynote Presentations at Summit 2025

By Kayla Juba / June 5, 2025

Against the backdrop of Arizona’s gorgeous sunshine, cacti and red rock mountains, this year’s Summit started and ended with two commanding keynote presentations: one on the power of shifting from leadership to ‘teamship,’ and one on the importance of future-proofing firms in the face of rapidly-evolving AI. Below are my…

Beginner’s Guide: Piloting the Client Service Coordinator Role at Brown Plus

By Kayla Juba / February 26, 2025

At my Firm, Brown Plus, one of the key goals on our Strategic Plan is to identify potential areas for roles to assist with client service tasks that do not require the attention of a licensed CPA. In theory, this strategy would be a win-win, in that it would free…

6 Internal Communication Trends for Accounting Firms in 2025

By Kayla Juba / January 29, 2025

The world of accounting is changing fast, with rapid technological advancements, evolving workplace trends and rising client expectations. In order to keep up, accounting firms need strong internal communications to help teams collaborate, stay engaged and remain productive. As we move forward into 2025, here are six key trends shaping…

Beginner’s Guide: An Accounting Marketer’s How-To Guide on Administering CPE Events

By Kayla Juba / December 17, 2024

Hosting client educational events is a crucial aspect of a marketer’s role at an accounting firm. Educational events not only serve as valuable opportunities to build relationships and showcase the firm’s expertise, but they also help clients stay informed about the latest industry trends, regulations and best practices. One unique…

Meet a Member: Beth More

By Kayla Juba / August 22, 2024

JUST THE FACTS: Name: Beth More Title: Senior Marketing Director Years of Experience: 20+ College Name & Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Journalism from Kent State University Firm Name: Grassi Firm City & State: New York, New York Firm Size: 500+ Email Address: [email protected] Professional Memberships: Association…

Beginner’s Guide: From Campus to Career: A University-Specific Recruiting Marketing Strategy Q&A with Fonda Lang

By Kayla Juba / May 23, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, accounting firms face a critical need to attract and retain top talent. Recruiting marketing plays a crucial role in this endeavor, linking firms with prospective candidates. One recruiting marketing strategy that is on the rise involves college-specific webpages and other tailored marketing materials, with customized content…

Hot Topic: 12 Employee Resource Group (ERG) Ideas for Your Firm

By Kayla Juba / April 24, 2024

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary groups of employees who share common characteristics or life experiences. Their primary objective is to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive workplace environment, offering support, advancing career paths and nurturing personal growth among members. ERGs serve as catalysts for promoting diversity, nurturing talent, fostering…

Meet a Member: Becky Weiand

By Kayla Juba / February 21, 2024

JUST THE FACTS: Name: Becky Weiand Title: Digital Marketing Manager Years of Experience: 10 College Name & Degree(s): Walsh University – Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Firm Name: Rea & Associates, Inc. Firm City & State: New Philadelphia, Ohio Firm Size: 450 employees Email Address: [email protected] Professional Memberships: Association…

Articles of Interest: Internal Communications

By Kayla Juba / November 17, 2023

Our November Articles of Interest includes helpful links outlining the different types of internal messaging; tactics and tools you should be using; top internal communications trends from the past year; award-winning intranet design highlights and tips for writing your employee newsletter “like you give a damn.” 10 Types of Internal…

Beginner’s Guide & Seasoned Marketer: MarTech Stack Comparison

By Kayla Juba / August 18, 2023

Written by Co-Authors: Rachael McGrew, Landmark CPAs & Kayla Juba, BSSF Marketing technology (MarTech) includes a vast range of software and tools that assist in achieving marketing goals and objectives. CRMs, social media scheduling platforms, graphic design/video editing tools, website hosting software and data analytics software are all examples of MarTech.…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.