Hidden Gems: Meet Jason Sam, Jr of Clear Media Solutions, LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jason Sam, Jr

Hi Jason, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started Clear Media Solutions, LLC. in 2021 while attending North Carolina Central University as a result of COVID’s impact on internship opportunities. Originally named, Cordell Public Relations Consulting, I offered social media consultations and entry level graphic design to small local businesses and student entrepreneurs. This did fairly decent, until I ran into the most common issue small business owners have, which is inconsistency. That being said, I graduated the following year with my bachelors in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations, quickly securing a remote position as an Audience Engagement Manager for QCity Metro, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. I worked there for approximately 6-months. I transitioned to working another remote position as a Digital Public Relations Associate, expanding my public relations knowledge and providing me the opportunity to work with some powerhouse digital publications, where I marketed their content for just over two years. Throughout this time, my business sat on the back burner.

In November of 2024, my Digital PR position was bucketed into a major industry layoff, in which, I quickly decided to make my business my top priority and decided to rebrand and legitimize; prompting the name change to Clear Media Solutions, LLC and the addition of my content specialist, Jasmine Gardner. We launched the rebrand January 3rd, now have 9 clients providing the following services: Organic Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Video Production, and Website Development + Revamps. Overall, I was quite bumped to be laid off but very much grateful for the tools I’ve gained along the way in which I am now able to implement with my digital media agency.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it has not been a smoothest road. but a path I needed to take. I’ve experienced many interpersonal and circumstantial struggles along the way. Starting with interpersonal, I’ve had many days where I’ve felt I was not equipped to be in certain spaces. This is for many reasons, but to sum it up, I’m a 24 year old, African American man, who was unsure if my voice would be respected the same as my counterparts. This primarily happened in professional spaces that prompted the concern which bled into my business space. This is something, I’ve worked on and now I’m able to speak more comfortably when meeting with clients or in any space. Circumstantially, I’ve had a lot of bumps along the way including being laid off twice, two car break-ins (on two different cars), and more that I decide not to share via this platform.

I also struggled with knowing exactly what I wanted to do with my business. I feel I started it pretty quickly in college, but hadn’t taken the time to plan for sustainability. I feel today, I have a much clearer *no pun intended* perspective on what I want my agency to become. That being said, I needed to experience every bump, setback, obstacle, etc. to be the business owner I am today, So I’m grateful for that “not so smooth” road.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Clear Media Solutions, LLC?
Clear Media Solutions, LLC. is a one-stop shop aiming to support all business owners, content creators, event curators, etc. in their media needs. What sets us apart is that our prices are extremely affordable for small business owners, in which that is our goal. I want the readers to know that we are a Black Owned and Operated Digital Media Agency, that aims to provide quality services at an affordable rate, and that’s what I am proud of.

We offer the following:

Organic social media management meaning that we’re very focused on building the relationship between you and your target audience.

Video production: (1) Product + Brand Shoots: Businesses are able to send their product to us and we’ll create the content form them. (2) Onsite: We are able to attend event(s), business storefronts, etc. and gather the content first-hand. (3) Post Production: The client can record the content themselves and send it to us to edit it for them for all digital platforms.

Graphic Design: We design flyers, brochures, business cards, and have recently expanded into creating merch designs for businesses.

Website Development: We can create your website for you | Revamp: We can modify your current website to provide a fresh look.

Consultations: If you just need expert advice we offer that as well!

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I think life is all about risk, however I prefer strategic risk haha. I am actually taking a major risk, of being a full-time entrepreneur in a world that operates off the 9 to 5 mentality, There’s a lot of financial inconsistency when becoming a full-time entrepreneur (with no business loan). So I would say that’s the biggest risk I’ve taken business-wise but so far I’ve received a lot of support. However, financially, the agency has not reached a place where it can stand on its on; which I’m looking to achieve.

Pricing:

• Social Media Management: Starts at $250/month
• Graphic Design: Starts at $25
• Video Production Starts at $150/project
• Post Production: Starts at $30/project
• Website Revamps: Starts at $175

Contact Info:

• Website: https://clearmediasolutions.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clear.mediasolutions?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Image Credits
Cleo Ellyce, Timelessly Pure Moments