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Paris Hopkins, owner
Kemper County Messenger
Amanda is the creative force behind the Kemper County Messenger every single week. She helps structure ideas, brings clarity to every page, and turns the platform into a space that encourages creativity and communication. I always have a vision of what the newspaper might look like, but I’m amazed every time she puts it all together. She consistently comes through, and her work makes the Kemper County Messenger shine.
Joseph McCain,
Publisher
The Star-Herald
Winston County Journal
Webster Progress Times
Choctaw Plaindealer
Amanda Sexton Ferguson is one of the most diligent and detail-oriented publishing professionals I have had the pleasure of working with. Throughout her career as owner of June Second Marketing and Consulting and previously as editor and publisher of The Winona Times and The Conservative, she consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to accuracy, professionalism and journalism.
Her ability to manage multiple publications and annual magazine projects while maintaining high editorial standards is a testament to her work ethic and leadership. She has an outstanding eye for detail and a remarkable ability to produce polished, high-quality work even under the pressure of tight deadlines whether written projects or design work. In the fast-paced world of publishing, where accuracy and timeliness are critical, Amanda has always proven dependable, organized and calm under pressure.
Beyond her work expertise, Amanda is highly respected for her dedication to serving her community, supporting local businesses and ensuring trust with her customers. Her professionalism, integrity and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any project she undertakes.
Gay Hammond,
owner
Hammond's Pharmacy and Gifts
Thanks to Amanda for being a friend and creative professional who has done all my advertising since she came to Winona in 2008. Her creativity and heartfelt compassion for my business have helped me build a strong social media presence that has exceeded my expectations. She is always available to me day or night, even on her vacations, and with 2-hour deadlines that I forgot about. I can always depend on her, because she knows my vision and always delivers. I always know she has a heart for my business, and it shows in everything she does for me. She never disappoints! Thanks, Amanda, for helping make Hammond’s Pharmacy and Gifts the best and helping us be the place “Where Friends Meet Friends.”
About
Amanda Sexton Ferguson
Founder & Principal Consultant
Amanda Sexton Ferguson is the founder of June Second Marketing and Consulting, a firm shaped by over two decades of leadership in the media and nonprofit sectors. As a former newspaper publisher and editor, Amanda is an award-winning journalist and graphic designer, recognized statewide for her excellence in investigative reporting, feature writing, photography, advertising, and visual design.
Her roots in community storytelling evolved into strategic consulting, where she now specializes in grant writing, political campaign messaging, and small business branding. Amanda's experience as Communications Coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South sharpened her skill for crafting persuasive narratives that mobilize support and unlock funding—an expertise she continues to share through nonprofit board service and local outreach.
June Second reflects Amanda’s commitment to bold ideas, authentic messaging, and civic transformation. Whether supporting grassroots candidates, revitalizing small-town economies, or helping nonprofits thrive, she brings clarity, creativity, and strategy to every endeavor.
