OUR TEAM

Main Hill Media is staffed entirely by students that are currently attending the University of Arkansas. We are studying a variety of majors, which makes our team multidisciplinary. This is an incredible advantage because together we are able to collaborate and provide different perspectives to find solutions for our clients. At our agency, we are hard-working, innovative, focused, driven by our desire to learn, and eager to pursue excellence.

RILEY ATKINSON: Manager

As the manager, Riley Atkinson oversees each section of staff, communicates with clients, and brainstorms ideas for growth. She’s a junior with a double major in Advertising/Public Relations and Multimedia Journalism. She joined student media her freshman year of high school, and she’s had a passion for storytelling ever since.

Outside of the newsroom, she can be found studying at Puritan coffee shop or planning her next trip somewhere exciting. 

PRESTON PARKHILL: Events and Growth Coordinator

As the Event and Growth Coordinator, Preston Parkhill specializes in preparing local events for clients and potential customers through innovative promotion. When it comes to managing the agency’s overall growth and adjusting accordingly in creating strategies to further its success: he joined Main Hill this past fall, but has spent his past years of college running a small fashion business specializing in event promotion.

Preston is an Advertising and public relations major and minoring in marketing. When not in the newsroom brainstorming, Preston thrifts or attends a Razorback sporting event.

RYAN O’TOOLE: Assistant Creative Director

As the Assistant Creative Director, Ryan O’Toole recruits, communicates, and assists with campaigns for the influencer program. Ryan is a Senior majoring in Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. He joined Main Hill Media in the Spring of his Junior year to grow his skills in advertising and gain real world experience.

Ryan has also worked as a student athletic trainer for the Razorbacks football team, and worked in production for the Razorback Sports Network.  

CHLOE CLARK: Social Media Assistant

As the Assistant Social Media Coordinator, Chloe Clark helps with planning and creating content for our social media accounts. Chloe is a junior with a double major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She is also minoring in Journalism.

She joined Main hill to explore her passion for advertising and gain experience. Outside of the newsroom, she can be found trying new restaurants or shopping around Fayetteville.

MEGAN FITZGERALD: Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer, Megan Fitzgerald is responsible for creating visual content and graphics for our social media accounts and clients. Megan is a junior Advertising and PR student, minoring in Psychology. She joined Main Hill this fall because of her interest in the field and to gain hands-on experience and become more involved in the advertising world.

Outside of the newsroom, you can find her exploring Fayetteville with her friends or embarking on baking adventures with new recipes.

PEYTON WERNER: Account Executive

As an Account Executive, Peyton Werner is responsible for brainstorming potential clients and working directly with them to facilitate communication of Main Hill Media’s services. Peyton is a junior with a double major in Marketing and Finance- Real Estate. She joined student media this fall because of her interest in the advertising and public relations industry. Peyton also serves as the Director of Relations for Zeta Tau Alpha where she can be found planning the sorority’s Mom and Dad’s weekend!

Her favorite thing about Fayetteville is Saturday farmer’s markets and coffee shops with friends.

LAUREN BEAVERS: Assistant Manager

As the Assistant Manager, Lauren Beavers assists with client relations as well as the staff and our 100+ volunteer program. Lauren is a junior with a major in Advertising & Public Relations as well as minors in Hospitality Management & Political Science. She joined student media her freshman year of high school and continues to love the freedom of creativity and collaboration.

Outside of the newsroom, she can be found attending the next country concert or exploring new coffee shops. 

KAILA CALIGUR: Creative Director

As the Creative Director, Kaila Caligur oversees influencers campaigns from start to finish including communication between the client and influencers. Kaila also assists influencers and clients with campaign ideas and ensures a timely delivery of the campaign to the client. Kaila is a senior Advertising & Public Relations major and joined Main Hill Media in fall 2022 to practice her passion of creative freedom in social media. She has worked as an account executive and assistant manager of Main Hill before switching gears to influencer marketing.

Outside of the Kimpel Newsroom, Kaila can be found exploring local coffee shops, spending time outdoors, or cooking a new recipe.

LEXI AYRES: Social Media Coordinator

As the Social Media Coordinator, Lexi Ayres organizes and creates content calendars for all social media accounts and communicates with each client to coordinate their social media. Lexi is a Junior with a major in Advertising/Public Relations as well as a minor in Marketing. She joined student media this fall because of her interests for social media and collaborating with others.

Outside of the newsroom, she can be found at a local coffee shop or exploring Fayetteville with friends.   

JULES YEARY: Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer, Jules Yeary is responsible for the creative strategy and design behind the graphics for our social media accounts and clients. Jules is a senior Advertising and PR student. She joined Main Hill Media this fall to grow her passion for art and creativity.

Jules is also a graphic designer at UREC, where she creates posters, signage, banners, t-shirts, and more. Outside of the newsroom, you can find Jules at thrift stores or exploring Fayetteville. 

ALLIE VILLANUEVA: Head Account Executive

As the Head Account Executive, Allie Villanueva is responsible for contacting potential new clients and encouraging them to acquire Main Hill Media’s services. She is also responsible for overseeing all things involving Main Hill Media’s account executives. Allie is a senior majoring in Advertising and Public Relations and joined Main Hill Media in spring of her Freshman year.

Outside of the Kimpel Newsroom, Allie can be found at the movies or shopping with her friends. 

ELLA MILLER: Account Executive

As an Account Executive, Ella Miller brainstorms potential clients and connects them with Main Hill Media’s services.

Ella is a junior majoring in Advertising and Public Relations and joined Main Hill Media this fall because of her interest in the field.

Outside of the newsroom, Ella can be found reading a book at Doomsday coffee shop or going on a nature walk. 

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

Main Hill Media is a student-run advertising agency that was formed in 2017. The agency’s goal is to help out clients establish a message and connect to their target audiences. We provide connections by selling advertisements in other student media outlets. These outlets include The Arkansas Traveler newspaper, Hill Magazine, and The Razorback Yearbook. Our agency provides additional services for our clients as listed below.

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OUR SERVICES

Video Production:

A FULL SERVICE VIDEO TEAM

Multi-camera projects, editing, graphics, Facebook Live production, and streaming.

On-Campus Production:

REACH STUDENTS DIRECTLY

We use branded flyers and face-to-face interaction to get the U of A talking about your business.

Social Media Strategies:

INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TWITTER

What are college students using? We do the research and posting for you.

Advertising Placements:

STUDENT MEDIA PLACEMENTS

Palace your dads in our award-winning student media publications

Graphic Design

FLYERS & SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN

Need help making that eye-catching graphic for your social media accounts? We do it for you!

Event Marketing

GET THE PEOPLE THERE

Part of being a student at the U of A is engaging with the local community. Let us get them to your events!