Meet the Team

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Looking for a marketing agency in Union County, NC?

Nice to meet you! We’re Melissa and André Yandow, the husband-and-wife team behind Buzz & Bloom Media, a boutique marketing and creative agency based in Monroe, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte.

We help brands grow through design, product photography, video production, social media management, web design, and more by combining strategic marketing with strong visual storytelling. With more than 20 years of combined agency experience—we bring big-agency expertise with the flexibility and personal attention of a small team.

The Duo

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Melissa Yandow

Principal & Creative Lead

Melissa Yandow is the founder and creative lead of the boutique marketing agency Buzz & Bloom Media.

With over 10 years of experience in marketing strategy, branding, design, product photography, and social media content, Melissa has worked with organizations ranging from grassroots nonprofits to major national brands.

She specializes in helping CPG brands and growing companies stand out online and in retail through strong visual storytelling, strategic marketing, and high-quality creative production.

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André Yandow

Director of Operations & Outreach

André Yandow serves as Director of Operations at Buzz & Bloom Media, helping manage client strategy, outreach, and project coordination.

A graduate of Catawba College with a BA in Communication, André has several years of experience working in digital marketing across both nonprofit and private sector organizations.

At Buzz & Bloom Media, he helps ensure client projects—from branding and website design to video production and social media content—run smoothly.