MEET SOSU TV
DANA HATJAKES
Dana Hatjakes began her career as a performer, touring internationally in critically-acclaimed stage shows as a classically-trained dancer. She brought that quality in front of the camera as a host on several television shows and film. This passion for performance has enabled Dana to have keen insight on both viewer trends and viewer engagement.
Dana Hatjakes has over 15 years of experience in marketing brands both offline and online. Serving as the Internet Sales Director of FOX11, Hatjakes was able to hone this online skill in building online brands and increasing engagement using social media. Hatjakes adds to this skillset a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Marketing and is a Certified Facilitator in Idea Generation from the Center for Sales Strategy.
Dana is the co-founder and President of SoSu.TV, a video production and marketing firm based in Reno, NV. Her drive and passion as an entrepreneur is fueled by the desire to make a difference. This desire has led her to be active in the entrepreneurial network in northern Nevada and serve as a judge on several business plan competitions. She is a believer in the Biggest Little City and is proud to see the community grow and prosper.
MARK HATJAKES
Mark Hatjakes is co-founder of SoSu.TV, a visual storytelling advertising agency headquartered in northern Nevada. His firm is focused on video production and emotional branding with an emphasis on social media distribution. Mark began his career in web design and development during the dotcom era and shifted gears into television and film production for major players in network broadcast.
In combining these various areas of expertise, Mark honed the ability to elicit key value propositions and communicate them into an engaging storyline for small and large businesses alike. Earning degrees in graphic/digital communications and television, film and new media from San Diego State University, Hatjakes has both the formal and ground-level experience to navigate the ever-changing waters of brand storytelling.
Mark is a 5th-generation Nevadan and lives in Reno with his wonderful wife and partner Dana and his two children, David and Anna. He is an outdoor enthusiast and loves the natural beauty and terrain of Northern Nevada.
JONATHAN HATJAKES
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MATTHEW HATJAKES
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Awards
3CMA
AWARD
6
TELLY
Awards
APEX
Award
7
ADDY
Awards
Telly Awards
The Line Television Series
Lux Dynamics Video Campaign
Love, Chantal Documentary
Silver Spike Award
Strategies and Tactics: Audio, Video, Webcasts, etc.
2015 State of the County Video Release
Washoe County
Apex Award
Award of Excellence
Campaigns, Programs & Plans - Public Service
Washoe County Fast Facts
3CMA Award
Award of Excellence
One Time Special Event
The Spectacular Sprint in Sparks