Chief Executive Officer

john sammonJohn Sammon holds a master’s degree in Visual Communication, with a specialization in interactive multimedia, and has over twenty-two years of experience with web development and interactive strategy. He considers website design, SEO, PPC, design for conversion, and multimedia/video his strengths and passion.

The innovative SEO strategies John has provided have helped dozens of clients outrank their strongest competitors for the most desirable industry keyword phrases. This has helped his clients yield hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales for their businesses. His technical knowledge of web design and development has additionally aided him in producing conversion-friendly and search engine-friendly websites.

In 2012, John created and taught a popular elective class at Ohio University entitled Online Marketing Strategies. The course introduced students to the strategies and uses of popular online marketing channels such as search engine optimization. The class is still taught today.

Outside of his duties as CEO at Sixth City Marketing, you can find him:

  • Walking his dog Bernie
  • Icing various injuries due to chasing around his three young children
  • Hacking up an Ohio golf course
  • Cursing/celebrating the failures/successes of his favorite professional sports teams (the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers)
  • Running his side business, Diehard Local
  • Challenging various employees in the office to a game of “office pong” (Beer pong without the beer)
  • Sharing insights on a variety of notable websites and at various conferences

Recent Press Coverage

  • 20 Unconventional SEO strategies that delivered surprising results (GoDaddy)
  • Pittsburgh marketing expert explains hype around Stanley cups (CBS News)
  • 16 Valuable Things A Brand Can Achieve With A Newsletter (Forbes)
  • Navigating Social Media Advertising for Ecommerce Growth (Bulk.ly)
  • 17 Underrated Marketing Strategies for Your Small Ecommerce Business (Small Business Currents)
  • Predicted SEO Impacts of Google’s SGE Roll-Out (Authoritas)

Questions for John?

If you have a question, please feel free to contact him directly at john@sixthcitymarketing.com. Or follow him on Linkedin.

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