Celebrating Women in Leadership: Search Influence Earns 2025 CityBusiness Recognition
September 8th, 2025 by
Search Influence is honored to be named an honoree in the 2025 New Orleans CityBusiness Empowering Women Awards. This recognition highlights companies across the region that are creating meaningful opportunities for women in business and leadership.
Why This Award Matters
Each year, CityBusiness recognizes 50 companies that demonstrate a real commitment to supporting women in the workplace and community. Honorees are evaluated on how they recruit, promote, and mentor women; create inclusive workplaces; and contribute to advancing equality in New Orleans.
This year, we were especially surprised to be included since we didn’t submit a nomination. This makes the recognition feel all the more meaningful. It reflects not just what we say about ourselves, but what our peers and community see in us.
A Workplace Where Women Lead
At Search Influence, women aren’t just represented, they lead.
Women make up nearly 80% of our team and hold 75% of our leadership positions. These numbers reflect intentional decisions about how we hire, promote, and create opportunity.
It also reflects the kind of workplace we’ve built together. Flexible schedules, parental leave, mentorship programs, and professional development stipends aren’t perks; they’re tools that help every team member grow and succeed.
Meet the Leaders Behind the Recognition
Our recognition in the Empowering Women Awards is a testament to the women who shape our agency every day:
- Angie Scott, Co-founder & COO: Angie has led by example since day one, balancing leadership with raising a family and championing equity in every aspect of our culture.
- Paula French, Director of Sales & Marketing: Over 15 years, Paula has grown from an account associate to an executive leader, and today she represents Search Influence on stages across the country.
- Alison Zeringue, Director of Account Management: Alison has built her career at Search Influence, scaling client relationships and developing the next generation of account leaders.
- Jeanne Lobman, Director of Operations: Jeanne oversees multiple teams and ensures that operational excellence is matched by a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
These leaders, along with many others, have created an environment where women at every level can thrive.
Beyond the Office
Our commitment to women extends outside our organization. Through partnerships with groups like YouthForce NOLA, we’ve mentored high school students and opened doors to careers in digital marketing. Our employee-led IDEA Committee continues to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness inside and outside the workplace.
These initiatives are part of a larger belief: that empowering women strengthens our community as a whole.
Looking Ahead
This recognition is not just a moment of pride, it’s a reminder to keep going. The needs of our team evolve, and so must we. By listening to our employees, staying agile, and learning from the community around us, we’ll continue to define what it means to support women in the workplace.
“We believe empowerment happens in the day-to-day choices that shape our culture,” said Co-founder and COO Angie Scott. “This recognition from CityBusiness inspires us to keep building a workplace where women can succeed and lead.”
Join the Conversation
We’re proud to celebrate alongside the other 2025 honorees recognized by CityBusiness. Together, we’re shaping a business community that reflects the best of New Orleans: resilient, diverse, and forward-looking.
Read more about the company culture of Search Influence on our website: Search Influence Company Culture
