Smile Politely Magazine
Jason A. Brown is a seasoned creative consultant, content marketer, and brand marketing specialist with over 18 years of experience in writing, communications, and marketing across various sectors including higher education and non-profits. Currently serving as an Editor Emeritus and contributor at Smile Politely Magazine, Jason independently writes articles and hosts a podcast focused on local community issues. Previously, Jason worked at NBC Sports Group as a marketing and communications content coordinator, where significant achievements included developing content that led to record-breaking sales and growing membership for multiple brands. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BA in Rhetoric/Creative Writing, Jason also holds a Technical Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting from Valencia College.
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Smile Politely Magazine
Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana's independent online magazine. We provide the community with a passionate, trustworthy, informed point of view on local music, arts, culture, food+drink, sports, politics and news. Our writers range in age from college undergrads to fifty-somethings, and with that diversity comes a wide array of political, cultural, social, and artistic bents, as well as an impressive wealth of experiences from which to reference. Such variety accurately reflects the hodgepodge that is Champaign-Urbana, a university town with a decidedly Midwestern flair. Smile Politely's editorial staff immerses itself in the community it calls home, and our writers' coverage of events reflects that dedication.