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Columbus, Ohio Marketing & Web Design Firm

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Sibling-owned agency   •   16+ years in business   •   $6MM+ in annual ad spend managed  •   Using AI to improve your efficiency and generate leads   •   495 keywords ranking on the 1st page of Google   •   Stand out amongst the AI slop with high-quality content   •   Team of 17 marketing, design, and development experts   •   Hire a full team of experts for half the cost of a full-time marketer   •   Pixel and conversion optimization experts   •   Every business has a story. We will tell yours   •   We talk about leads and sales, not vanity metrics   •

Getting Results For Local Businesses Since 2010

9x award winner
Best rated agency in Columbus, OH, 9 years running
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#1 B2B company in Ohio
Ranked #1 among Ohio's top B2B companies
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Top 100 worldwide
Ranked among the world's top ad agencies
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Google reviews 202+ Reviews
UpCity reviews 55+ Reviews
Clutch reviews 35+ Reviews

Why The Media Captain

We are your marketing department

A full team of specialist for less than one full-team hire.

Your AI Technology Captain
Using AI to improve your efficiency and generate leads
Tracking & Pixel Experts
Great campaigns are optimized for conversions
Expert Storytellers
Stand out amongst the AI slop with high-quality content
Sibling-owned, 16+ Years
We practice what we preach
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Marketing Success Stories

How We Help Clients Set Sail Toward Their Business Goals

Boss Gal Beauty
MedSpa • Health & Beauty

What Worked

An integrated marketing approach combining SEO, Paid Ads, and Social Media. We captured high-intent traffic with SEO and Paid Advertising, targeting their suburban locations while still going after Columbus, their primary market.

#1 Rank
Columbus Med Spa
44%
Conversion Increase
1→4
Locations
Jones Metal
Manufacturing • Metal Fabrication

What Worked

We redesigned their website in conjunction with our SEO team, consolidating content to focus on core services while interviewing their subject matter expert to enhance user experience and create stronger sales collateral for B2B success.

#1 Rank
Hydroforming Company
#1 Rank
Handforming Services
308%
Traffic Increase
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Website Portfolio

Make the Next Big Wave With Your New Website

Cincy Favorites
E-commerce • Local Products
BigCommerce to Shopify Migration
Zest Integration
Custom Shipworks Integration
Bundle & Filter Apps
Schottenstein Real Estate Group
Real Estate • Enterprise WordPress
WordPress
8 Community Sites
Custom Rental Application App
SEO Optimized
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Suite of Services

For some clients, we hone in on one service. For most, we bundle services for a diversified yet synergistic strategy.

Web Design
WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify development expertise
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SEO Optimization
Rank higher on Google and AI search engines with our services
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Paid Advertising

PPC and social ads that drive instant traffic and brand awareness

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Social Media
High-quality content that showcases your brand and offerings
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Email Marketing
Compelling messages to current and prospective clients
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Review Management
More positive reviews and protect your brand reputation
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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Brett Earnest
2 days ago
I've owned my own business for over 25 years and have used various teams/businesses to maximize my SEO during that entire period. I was referred to The Media Captain by a family member who also runs her own business and relies heavily on SEO. I cannot say enough about the entire team I've had the pleasure of working with during our on-boarding! The entire team from the owners down, the way The Media Captain is structured for productivity and efficiency, just the general way they handle business and the people they hire is impressive and I think sets the example for what other companies aspire to be! I have a leg up on my competition and I just hope they continue using anyone other than The Media Captain lol! There have been many impressive individuals who I could mention on my Media Captain team, but I would be remiss if I did not mention Stephanie. Absolutely a rock star and one of the most impressive people I've ever dealt with during my entire professional career!
Steven Maple
2 days ago
We signed with The Media Captain 10 years ago and couldn’t be happier. Their attention to detail and constant communication have made all the difference. They also did a great job on our website and the results are tangible!
Benjamin Seabolt
2 days ago
They will help you accomplish what you need done.
Greg Scott
3 days ago
Several years ago we acquired a company and later learned that this company's website was generating more new business then ours was even though that company no longer existed. We found out that The Media Captain was the reason for this and quickly asked them for help. The Media Captain has been amazing with achieving more internet exposure for our company that has ultimately led to new leads and new business. I am not at all savvy in this area and therefore The Media Captain's advice and expertise has been extremely invaluable. I believe that it has become more important than every before to possess a strong online presence and The Media Captain has done and continues to do a fantastic job. I strongly recommend their services.

Take a Tour of Our Office! (The Former Governor’s Mansion)

Our office is located in Ohio’s former governor’s mansion, where Judson Harmon (Ohio’s 45th governor) lived from 1908-1914. We can only imagine his reaction to seeing a digital marketing firm occupying his former home! Jason Parks, Co-Founder, takes you inside our unique workspace.

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MEET THE TEAM

  • Lori Hollinger Admin & Onboarding Specialist
  • Michelle DeChicco Development Manager
  • Katie Leppert Lead Designer
  • Erica Rowe Project Manager
  • Austin San Developer
  • Zaki Edwards Developer
  • Rachelle Kelly Marketing Strategist
  • Steph Crumley Social Media Strategist
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Our Family of Businesses 

When it comes to marketing, we practice what we preach. Not only have we grown The Media Captain into one of the largest marketing & web design agencies in Columbus, we have built other family brands along the way. This includes an eCommerce operation with over 100,000 customers, a media company focusing on entrepreneurship, and a third-party logistics comapnty, a skin care line sold at Nordstrom and throughout the country, and more…