The Blog
The Blog
Stories, strategy, and the psychology of being seen.
Jul 13, 2026
Shane Hayes Named Program Director at KQUA
The Roseburg Plug founder Shane Hayes has been named a program director at KQUA, sharing the role with The Roseburg Receiver's Joseph Ziegler.
Nov 12, 2025
Good Businesses Die Quietly: The Psychology of Being Ignored
Most businesses don't fail because they were bad. They failed because they went unseen. A look at the psychology of attention, and why visibility is survival.
September 14, 2025 (Updated: September 24, 2025)
The Psychology Behind “Shop Local” And Why It's Broken
“Shop Local” is plastered on banners, hashtags, and bumper stickers, but the phrase doesn't move people anymore. Here's why it fell flat, and how to rebuild it into something real.
October 6, 2025 (Updated October 8, 2025)
The Ripple Effect: The Psychology Behind Word of Mouth Marketing
Everyone talks about “word of mouth” like it's magic. It's not, it's human behavior. Why passive referrals are a myth, and how to drop the stone on purpose.
Dec 8, 2025
A New Era of Local Coverage: The Roseburg Plug × The Roseburg Receiver
Douglas County just became more connected, not with more noise, but with more clarity. The Roseburg Receiver and The Roseburg Plug officially partner for a new era of local coverage.
February 3
The Roseburg Plug Has a Home in Downtown Roseburg
There are moments that feel bigger than an announcement. The Roseburg Plug, alongside The Roseburg Receiver, has officially opened its first office and production studio in downtown Roseburg.
September 7, 2025
Farmers Markets Are Douglas County's Business Incubator
“For $20-30 a booth, you can launch an empire.” Sounds wild, but Douglas County's farmers markets aren't just zucchini and jam. They're business incubators in action.
August 31, 2025 (Updated: September 6, 2025)
The Roseburg Plug: Our Story, Your Community, and Why We're Here.
The story of The Roseburg Plug is just like many of the businesses we work with: small, humble, and driven by a deep desire to make something better. It began with a single question.
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