Meet Cassie and Kendra
After working together for five years at the Stockton Arena, Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton Ballpark and other city owned venues, Cassie and Kendra had to pivot when the COVID-19 pandemic led to them leaving their jobs in 2020. In January of 2021, C&K met up for coffee to check in and say hello when they both realized the need for marketing was going to hit the entertainment industry hard when concerts started to come back. They also missed the energy of the industry and the feeling you get when you look out into an audience of a show just as the band is taking the stage or when an arena full people are nervously watching a tied game. There is nothing quite like it! C&K decided right there to put their minds together and form an agency tailored specifically for the sports and live entertainment industry. In April 2021, C&K Media Solutions was born!
C&K Media Solutions has since grown since that first coffee with the addition of new team members and welcomes all clients throughout the sports and live entertainment industry, along with a wide array of other industries. Want to learn more about us…..let us buy you a cup of coffee!
Cassie Gause
With a bachelor’s degree from Fresno State in Sports Administration and a master’s degree in Hospitality Administration with an emphasis on digital advertising from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Cassie brings expert marketing knowledge to our clients.
Cassie started her career as a marketing intern with Fresno State Athletics Marketing. After graduation, Cassie veered into venue management working with SMG from 2015 until 2020 when she left her position as the Director of Sales and Marketing with the hit of the pandemic. During, her time in Stockton, Cassie oversaw the sales and marketing for five venues including the Stockton Arena, Stockton Ballpark, Bob Hope Theater, Oak Park Ice Rink and the Downtown Stockton Marina.
With a passion for digital marketing, Cassie oversees all things digital to help clients increase ROI and their digital presence. By bringing all digital marketing in-house, Cassie has complete control over every campaign enabling her to adjust your marketing in real time, anytime. In her spare time, Cassie loves to travel, cook and workout. She even rides a motorcycle with her dog!
Kendra brings over 19 years of marketing, management and leadership in the sports and live entertainment industry to the agency. In the span of her career, Kendra was a part of two Grand Openings of Arenas as a marketing team member, on-boarded a new management company, ticketing system and food and beverage company and oversaw a sponsorship and premium seating sales program.
Most recently, Kendra managed a staff of over 500 employees spanning five venues including a 10,000 seat sports and entertainment arena, 2,000 seat theatre, 5,000 seat baseball stadium, public ice rink and a Marina.
As part of the agency, Kendra oversees traditional media buying, business development and strategy. Prior to kicking her of her sports and live entertainment career, Kendra grew up on a farm in the San Joquin Valley of California. Naturally, the lessons and work ethic learned from this time period set her up for the sports and live entertainment world!
Kendra lives in Stockton, CA with her dog Lucky and enjoy traveling, a good meal with wine and friends, and live music and sports!
Kendra Clark
Jessi Armstrong
Jessi Armstrong is a seasoned marketing professional that offers innovative and strategic marketing solutions tailored for the sports, entertainment, and touring industries. With over eight years of experience, she specializes in creating impactful brand experiences that resonate with diverse audiences while driving measurable business outcomes. Her mission is to forge core memories through live events and experiential moments, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Jess leverages a modern marketing approach that prioritizes brand partnerships and strategic collaboration.
Jessi has spearheaded numerous multi-platform marketing strategies in the Central Valley region that focus on traditional and large scale media buys (TV: KMPH, KGPE, Radio: KHGE, KKBZ, Out-Of-Home: Lamar, Outfront), strategic and partnered marketing initiatives (Chukchansi Park, Fresno Grizzlies), and has instituted a grassroots strategy that connects local youth action sports organizations for promotional partnerships throughout the last 6 years.
In addition to local marketing campaigns, Jessi has also executed marketing and host-city relationships with numerous government entities across the globe such as Calgary, AB, Brisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW, Perth, WA, and Phoenix, AZ. Her experience also expands to airport partnerships as she pioneered a brand promotional partnership with the Ontario Airport in Southern California for the previous two years with her client Nitrocross.
Alexandra Cowell
Alexandra Cowell joined the Agency full time in 2023, but she is no stranger to marketing or C&K Media! A Stockton native, Alexandra worked for over four years as the Marketing Assistant and Marketing Coordinator at the Stockton Arena, Stockton Ballpark, Bob Hope Theater, Oak Park Ice Rink and the Downtown Stockton Marina up till the pandemic hit in 2020.
With the agency, Alexandra oversees all graphic design coordination, social media strategy, monitoring and updates, and assists with digital advertising placement. Alexandra is our WWE and all things hockey expert! She lives in Colorado Springs and thanks to the power of virtual technology she is able to keep the C&K Media Team intact!
Kelsey Moren
Kelsey comes to the C&K team with a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University in Business Administration, as well as numerous years of customer/hospitality service, event planning, marketing and graphic design. She oversees all digital marketing placement campaigns, PR, and graphic design coordination.
Kelsey lives in Manteca, Ca with her husband, two children, and dog. In her spare time, she loves to go snowboarding, spending time outside with her family and going to the gym.
Cayley is a recent graduate of Penn State, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in digital media trends and analytics. During her time at school, she gained valuable experience as a marketing intern at the Bryce Jordan Center, working on social media campaigns and researching performing acts.
At C&K Media Solutions, Cayley plays a key role in social media strategy, email campaigns, and managing advertisement invoices. She’s based in Jefferson, NJ, and in her free time, she enjoys painting and listening to music!
Cayley Neal
It’s our pleasure to bring your event to life online and beyond!