Meet the Core Team at CANI Marketing Group
You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want. ~Zig Ziglar
Ron Brennan
Managing Partner, CANI Marketing Group
Every day, I get to fuel my passion for helping others succeed in what they love. That is the core of my work at CANI Marketing Group and beyond.
With over 20 years of experience in business operations, management, marketing, and technology, I have been the go-to person for helping companies scale. I have seen firsthand the highs and lows of guiding a business through growth spurts and tricky markets. In 2013, I founded CANI Marketing Group so I could use those insights and learned experiences to help others grow their business.
But it’s not all about the bottom line. I have always believed in giving back. Whether it’s working with non-profits, rolling up my sleeves for community projects, or mentoring startups, making a real difference is what keeps me going. There is something special about being part of someone’s dream from the ground up, it is a ride like no other.
What’s in my toolkit? Quite a mix, from Adobe Creative Suite to Google Analytics, and everything in between. Whether it’s crafting a digital strategy or diving into data, I love mixing tech and marketing to find those game-changing solutions.
At CANI Marketing Group, being a part of the team is in our DNA. It’s not a rule; it’s a feeling we share and an approach we take with every client. That’s why you’ll hear us use “we” and “our” when we talk about their businesses, it’s just how we think and act. Their wins are our wins, and together, we make things happen.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
— Mahatma Gandhi
Hannah Taylor
Creative Director, CANI Marketing Group
With over 20 years experience under my belt, I am an award-winning graphic and user experience designer, focusing on organization, navigation and usability. After a year of graphic design for The Advantage Company, I switched gears, becoming webmaster and SEO for a national art supply based in Portland, Maine, where I increased website sales by over 50%, year over year. From there, I merged my love for usability, user experience and design as art director and brand manager for $20+ million e-commerce companies. I entered the higher education sphere in October of 2014 and served as web & creative director for Medaille University, where I had the opportunity to build and manage the University brand for nine years.
Over the years, my life mission has become clear — it is my heart’s greatest desire for each and every human to live their purpose and follow their bliss in life. In November 2023, I was introduced to Ron, who shares a similar mission, and in January 2024, we began working together in earnest. With our aligned goal of helping others achieve success in their own mission and purpose, we are blazing new trails across the digital marketing sphere.
When I’m not working my day job, you may find me practicing reiki, diving into shamanic studies, reading, painting, writing and seeking my divinely guided soul path, for my highest and greatest good.
What I do:
Web/UI design, print design, UX development, HTML, CSS, SEO, art direction and project management.
How I do it:
A suite of adobe creative programs mixed with passion, attention to detail, timeliness, organization and focus on the end user. In web development, I regularly use WordPress, Divi and Elementor, with previous CMS and shopping cart experience in Drupal, X-Cart, Miva Merchant, Netsuite and Magento.
Creativity is the most valuable currency in our business. It’s what makes a brand memorable and lovable.
— Merlee Jayme
Paula Derramas
Social Media and Digital Marketing Associate, CANI Marketing Group
Hi, I’m Paula!
As a Social Media and Digital Marketing Associate at CANI Marketing Group, I’m passionate about helping our clients amplify their brand’s online presence. I love to find opportunities for our clients to stand out by researching the latest trends in social media, from trending topics and audio to new themes.
I work closely with our creative team to produce engaging posts, compelling captions, and stunning visuals that truly share a brand’s unique message. Beyond content creation, my role also involves building and monitoring ad campaigns, executing email and SMS campaigns, and assisting with website updates. I also help gather, analyze, and report data to provide our clients with clear insights.
My goal is to make our clients’ businesses run smoother and their online presence shine, so they can spend more time doing what they do best. My superpower is being a quick learner, which helps me adapt to new technologies and client needs to drive results with consistency and care.