Our Mission

Trustworthy leader in advertising and marketing strategies, with a reputation for delivering graphically beautiful content that produces measurable results for clients.

In a world that never stands still, where industries rise and crumble under the weight of unseen shifts, Anne Flinn has stood at the edge of change, time and again. She's witnessed the heartbreak of businesses blindsided, left behind, or lost forever. But she's also seen the triumph of those who adapt, pivot with purpose, and forge ahead.

This is the fire that fuels Anne Flinn Advertising: a relentless belief that every business deserves not just to survive the storm, but to soar through it.

No more fearing the unknown; we spark resilience, crafting campaigns that connect deeply, deliver results, and build legacies that last.

Stop playing catch up — it’s time to start staying ahead of the curve.

Advertise smarter with us.

Leadership

Anne Flinn

Founder & CEO

anne@anneflinn.com

Anne Flinn is an entrepreneur who transforms challenges into opportunities. For over two decades, she built AFP Photography, LLC, using her photography to become the Cayman Islands’ largest postcard distributor. She honed her marketing skills at Downtown Athletic Store and Energizer, later excelling in radio advertising sales and as Director of Digital Sales in Charlottesville. When the 2020 pandemic hit tourism and radio, Anne launched Anne Flinn Advertising, LLC, helping businesses thrive with innovative, results-driven strategies.

Her resilience and creative drive make her an essential ally for businesses ready to succeed.

Collen Laney

Director of Sales

collean@anneflinn.com

Collean Laney is a dynamic leader who turns events and businesses into unforgettable successes. She began with large-scale event production at the New York Times, then rose to National Director of Group Sales at Live Nation. Back in Virginia, she elevated The Jefferson Theater and The Southern as General Manager. Collean produced festivals like Oskar Blues’ Burning CAN, LOCKN’, and Virginia Craft Brewers Fest, and at Three Notch’d Brewing, she opened three retail locations and boosted distribution. Recently, she restructured King Family Vineyards’ operations.

Her energy and strategic vision make her an invaluable partner for businesses ready to stand out.

How We Work With You To Deliver Results

Let’s Start with a Conversation
Our process begins with a listening session. This is your time to share what matters most to you—your goals, challenges, and vision. We’ll ask thoughtful questions to gain a deep understanding of your business and walk away with a clear picture of what success looks like for you.
Strategic Collaboration
Next, Anne and Collean roll up their sleeves and dive into your business. We analyze your website, social media, LinkedIn, and more, while reviewing your budget, goals, and marketing history. Together, we brainstorm and develop tailored strategies designed to maximize your potential.
A Plan for Growth
In our follow-up meeting, we present a customized plan of action. We’ll provide an honest assessment of your brand’s current status, highlight areas for improvement, and share exciting strategies to help you achieve real, measurable growth—fast.

Anne, the data looks good and better yet, we have more qualified leads than we can handle. The marketing and advertising is working better than expected. Keep up the great work!

Joshua McMahon Vice President & Integrator at Bramante Homes
I highly recommend Anne Flinn and her team. Anne and Collean are so knowledgeable and professional. They have been a true business partner for our mortgage company. They took the time to really understand our business and industry. They created marketing strategies that helped us reach the right clients and have directly attributed to our success. Thank you!

Julia Roberts Mortgage Broker at Fulton Mortgage
Great to work with and we are pleased with the results.

Mack Morris Owner of Mack Morris Heating & Air
Anne is a wonderful person to have on board to help with your advertising. Is very attentive and will adjust as needed for your particular needs and wants. Give her a call you will not be disappointed.

Joe Gingerich Owner of Gingerich Power
Nelson County, Virginia was one of six localities selected to host a travelling Smithsonian exhibit. We hired Anne to manage the social media campaign. The results were phenomenal, with exhibit visitation the highest in the Commonwealth. The Smithsonian staff noted that it was one of the best campaigns they have seen nationwide. We look forward to our next series of advertising and marketing campaign with Anne and her team.

Maureen Kelley Economic Development Director at Nelson County Tourism
Ann brings passion to her projects. When working with me she got to know our business and what we were doing so she could enhance upon it. She delivered very measurable results very quickly so we expanded our relationship and kept moving sales. I highly recommend her services.

James Patterson Former General Manager at Keglers Lanes
Anne and I have worked together for over four years on various marketing campaigns. She is extremely knowledgeable about her field and offers superb service and attention with every campaign. She understands the constraints of budget and time and offers innovative solutions to ensure you are still meeting campaign objectives and ROI goals. I really appreciate her listening to wants/needs, offering solutions, collaborating on a plan of action, and providing a recap on the success of the campaign. I would hands down invest and work with Anne again.

Ali DiGuardo Marketing Director at CAAR
Anne Flinn Advertising exceeded our expectations with their marketing & advertising efforts for both the 2024 & 2025 BRHBA Parade of Homes. In 2025, we saw over 1,000 more Parade attendees than 2024! Their creativity & dedication helped us achieve this record number of visitors, making the event a huge success!

Jenny Tapscott Executive Director at Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA)
The Anne Flinn Advertising agency has been wonderful to work with. They have revamped our company's marketing strategy with a more innovative, targeted, and personal process. They provide regular feedback allowing us to incorporate a more meaningful and effective marketing strategy for our company. As an added bonus to their marketing acumen—Anne, Collean, and the other members of the team are delightful individuals. Absolutely fantastic to work with. I could not recommend them more!

Gardner Lloyd Manager at Charlottesville Remodeling Company
We've had a great experience working with Anne Flinn. She and her team has been flexible and accommodating to help support our small business. Their team is responsive, helpful, and really takes the time to understand our needs. They’ve made collaboration easy and effective.

Christine Kupelian Marketing Director at The Habitat Store
We brought Anne Flinn Advertising on to launch a digital and Social Media marketing campaign for a well-respected local business. Her work is impeccable and her diversity of experience is a huge plus. If you are looking for a marketing services provider who is truly invested in your business's success, I highly recommend Anne.

Michelle Conner Marketing Director at Better Living Building Supply
Anne, Collean, and their team have been a pleasure to work with. They took the time to understand our needs and created a strategy that aligned with our goals. They are responsive and transparent. They have always been willing to help with any questions we had, making sure we fully understood the strategies they are using. We highly recommend Anne Flinn Advertising!

Vanessa Pritchard Marketing Director at Mack Morris Heating & Air
Since we began advertising with Anne Flinn Advertising, we’ve seen an incredible boost in our enrollment at Young Chefs Academy! Our workshops have been filling up, camp registrations keep rolling in, and—most importantly—we’re welcoming so many new faces to our culinary classes. Anne and her team truly understand how to reach the right audience, and their expertise has made a huge impact on our business. Highly recommend!

Nancy Whelan Managing Director at Young Chefs Academy