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The Media Captain

The Media Captain

Smooth Sailing Marketing
4.9

Columbus, Ohio, United States

10-49

2010

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Our team of 20+ is large enough to have every key resource in-house, yet small enough to give you direct access to the owners.

We assign a dedicated marketing strategist to your account — someone with hands-on experience in your industry and the services we'll be performing, who we believe is the right fit for your business. Supporting your strategist is a team of specialists across SEO, paid advertising, email, and social media.

Our work doesn't stop at marketing. Our design and development team works alongside your strategist to improve your website's user experience, ensuring everything we do — from content to campaigns — is backed by a site that converts.

SEO: There are a lot of placements on the first page of Google — and our goal is to help you own as many of them as possible. We handle on-site, technical, and local SEO, and we treat your website as a core part of the strategy. A well-optimized site that's also easy to navigate and compelling to read is what actually moves the needle.

PPC: It all starts with conversion tracking. Having the right tracking in place is what allows your campaigns to be fully optimized — so that's always our first step. From there, we identify the core services or products that drive the most value for your business and build campaigns structured around your actual objectives.

Social Media Posting & Ads: We find the compelling stories within your company and bring them to life through posts, ads, and video. With in-house videography, video editing, graphic design, and a team of journalists, we handle everything needed to tell your story the right way.

Email Marketing: We use email marketing to stay in front of both your prospects and existing customers. Between monthly campaigns and automated sequences, your messaging is reaching the right people at the right time — consistently.

Technical Prowess: Each of our clients has their own database where their information is stored (Google Ads, Analytics, Search Console, SEMRush keywords, etc). We've built a Claude Connector tool to enable more intelligent conversations with your account.

Client business size
Budget per project
$0 - $5,000
Project duration
  • More than 6 months
Geographic focus
  • United States
Languages
  • English
Success stories

Challenge

The client was generating traffic and leads, but the quality was subpar. This manufacturer had outdated, low-quality content throughout their site. They also had a blog living on its subdomain.

Solution

We pruned 1,000-plus pages down to 200. We interviewed experts on their team for high-quality content. We redirected the blog that was on a subdomain to the main site. We also improved the look and feel, as well as the ease of navigation, throughout.

Result

#1 organic positioning for their core keyword, “Hydroforming Company," and their core keyword and service. We achieved a 13% increase in overall visibility and, most importantly, drove more qualified leads for the client.

Challenge

80% of the client's business came from Ohio, yet their website wasn't locally optimized. They also had outdated services on their site that didn't align with the current business model.

Solution

We interviewed experts on their team, imperative for a B2B business. We turned each page into strong sales collateral. We optimized their website for Columbus, their home market and for Ohio, where people search for contract packaging companies.

Result

Tripled organic visibility. Reduced pages on their website by 40%. Achieved ranking in top positioning, such as "Contract Manufacturer Ohio."

Challenge

Lane Aviation, a private aviation company based in Columbus, OH, came to The Media Cwith a dated website that undersold their brand. Their content was generic and didn't reflect the high-end clientele they serve. The URL structure was outdated and hurting SEO performance. We needed to rebuild the site to position them as a premium provider, create non-commodity content that doubled as sales collateral, and strengthen local relevance for Columbus and Ohio without it feeling forced or repetitive.

Solution

We redesigned Lane Aviation's website from the ground up with a premium look and feel to match their high-end clientele. We revamped the URL structure to align with SEO best practices and eliminate legacy issues dragging down rankings. Our team interviewed Lane Aviation's own experts to source original, non-commodity content for every page, turning the site into functional sales collateral. We also built in local optimization, working Columbus and Ohio naturally into key pages.

Result

The new site more than doubled Lane Aviation's organic visibility. The URL restructuring cleaned up crawl and indexing issues that had been holding rankings back. Expert-sourced content gave every page real authority instead of generic industry copy, improving both rankings and on-site engagement. Local optimization strengthened their visibility for Columbus and Ohio searches, and the redesigned site now functions as a genuine sales tool for their team.

Our clients
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Hughston Clinic grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Jones Metal grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Schottenstein Real Estate Group grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Oilworks grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Bainbridge Firm grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain helped Accel grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Our awards
Columbus, Ohio, United States agency The Media Captain wins Best of Clutch Award Winners award
Reviews

5

The average rating is based on reviews from both Google Maps and Semrush.
Jad Saber
on
Jul 8, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We've had a great experience working with The Media Captain. From the very beginning, the team has been knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping our business grow. A special thank you to Andrew, who has been incredibly professional throughout the entire process. He's always quick to respond, takes the time to explain everything clearly, and consistently provides valuable insights and recommendations. His dedication and attention to detail have made working together smooth and enjoyable. If you're looking for a reliable marketing agency with outstanding customer service, I highly recommend The Media Captain. We look forward to continuing our partnership!

Keith S (KJS)
on
Jul 1, 2026

⚓️ All aboard! If you're looking for an SEO company that actually delivers, you've found the right crew. I've been involved in SEO for a long time, so I'm probably more critical than most clients. I've worked with multiple agencies over the years, and Media Captain has earned an easy A+ from me. Their communication has been excellent, they're transparent about what they're doing, and—most importantly—they get results. They've helped improve our rankings, cleaned up technical issues, optimized our website, and put together a strategy that actually makes sense for the long haul. What I appreciate most is that they don't overpromise or chase gimmicks. They focus on doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, and it shows. If you're looking for an agency that knows how to navigate the ever-changing SEO waters, I'd confidently recommend Media Captain. ⚓️ A+ crew. A+ service. Full steam ahead!

Nathan Crook
on
Apr 30, 2026

We have been working with The Media Captain since 2024 and are very impressed with everyone we have worked with at their organization. Currently TMC is managing our SEO and e-mail marketing and we have seen real results in website traffic, search rankings, and leads from their efforts. Jenn Ryan has been our primary contact and is thoughtful and easy to work with. We look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.

AD DABB
on
Apr 17, 2026

We have been working with The Media Captain for almost a year now and we are very, very pleased. Jason is a true professional, very organized, and extremely effective. His team is also/has been very exceptional at moving the ball forward with all of the services we have requested of them. We actually owe a ton of our growth to TMC. YTD we have added 1,001 new customers. Things are also going very well with the website they are building us. If Jason says they can do it, you can trust it and as long as you get him what he needs, he will make magic of it.. highly recommend!

Charles Starr
on
Jun 29, 2026

I hired The Media Captain in February of this year (2026) for SEO and web design to help Google and other search engines to update where my business moved. We had their 10-hour package, and they were really open to communication between my team and theirs. They completed their tasks within the timeline they provided, and we saw the results we were hoping for. We are now hiring them for ongoing services rather than just the 10-hour package because we are so pleased with their collaborative strategies and implementation.

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