Sixth City Marketing Podcast

John Sammon is the Chief Executive Officer at Sixth City Marketing. Since founding the company over 14 years ago in Columbus , he has grown the organization to help over 40 clients (and his own side business, Diehard Local) reach their marketing goals via customized SEO, PPC, and website design.From metal manufacturers, plumbers, to higher education, local dentists, glass repairers, and employment lawyers in Columbus, he is knowledgeable in crafting strategies that work no matter the niche.Listen to our interview to learn more about his journey growing a boutique agency, how he maintains a fun, collaborative company culture, and how his numerous pranks have contributed to his overall digital marketing strategy.Recent articles:Recent Contributions to Our BlogComplete Guide to HVAC SEO and Getting LeadsFinancial Company SEO & How to Stay CompliantSEO for Roofers: Go-To Guide for Better RankingsConstruction SEO Strategies You Need to Win BidsSEO for Manufacturers: Do's and Don'ts for 2026-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sixth City Marketing is a full-service, data-driven SEO & digital marketing agency with locations in Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis that helps businesses increase their sales through customized search engine optimization, pay-per-click, and website design. For over 15 years, they have helped brands in manufacturing, healthcare, law, construction, roofing, and more see measurable results and return on investment.

Maureen Darrah is the Senior SEO Operations Manager at Sixth City Marketing. Her role includes working with our SEO strategists, writers, and account managers to help our clients reach their digital marketing goals. She works closely with many different businesses and industries such as automation and engineering, law firms, interior designers, sewer repair specialists, manufacturing sourcing partners and manufacturers of adjustment screws, custom fence windscreens, and industrial labels, family dentists, local colleges, metal roofers, remodelers, snow removal mats, construction companies, memory care facilities, critter removal, data management software, and more!Tune into her episode to hear us discuss various SEO trends, as well as Maureen's extensive work in providing SEO strategy that delivers measurable results for our clients.Her Recent Articles on Our BlogSaaS SEO Tactics to Land More DemosGuide to Local SEO for Landscaping CompaniesSEO for Therapists: Taking a Mindful ApproachHow Veterinarian⁠ SEO Strategies Should Be DoneSEO for Dentists: Tips to Grow Your Practice-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sixth City Marketing is a full-service, ⁠data-driven SEO & digital marketing agency⁠ with locations in ⁠Cleveland⁠, ⁠Columbus⁠, ⁠Pittsburgh⁠, and ⁠Indianapolis⁠ that helps businesses increase their sales through customized search engine optimization, pay-per-click, and website design. For over 15 years, they have helped brands in ⁠manufacturing⁠, ⁠healthcare⁠, ⁠law⁠, ⁠construction⁠, ⁠roofing⁠, and more see measurable results and return on investment.

Kailee Terrance is the Inside Sales Representative at Sixth City Marketing. She recently joined our team and is originally from Buffalo, New York! Her role focuses on building relationships with potential clients, such as landscapers, B2B manufacturers, therapists, and the like, by advising them on how our strategies can help achieve their digital marketing goals.Listen to her episode to learn more about how her degree in hospitality management has prepared her for a career in inside sales, as well as her hopes to finally win a trophy at a Sixth City Marketing event.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sixth City Marketing is a full-service, ⁠data-driven SEO & digital marketing agency⁠ with locations in ⁠Cleveland⁠, ⁠Columbus⁠, ⁠Pittsburgh⁠, and ⁠Indianapolis⁠ that helps businesses increase their sales through customized search engine optimization, pay-per-click, and website design. For over 15 years, they have helped brands in ⁠manufacturing⁠, ⁠healthcare⁠, ⁠law⁠, ⁠construction⁠, ⁠roofing⁠, and more see measurable results and return on investment.

Sarah Blocksidge is the Marketing Director at Sixth City Marketing. She manages our internal marketing department's website and SEO, PPC, and email marketing initiatives. A lot of her focus this past year has been on creating helpful content for the company to target our key B2B and B2C industries, such as therapy, landscaping, paving, manufacturing, home services (like HVAC, electrical work, roofing) early education, and higher education. Not to mention the company's recent expansion into Nashville!Check out her industry insights when it comes to digital marketing and SERPs, as well as her passion for studying astrology outside of the office.Some of her recent articles:Recent Article AdditionsTrade School SEO Strategies for More StudentsDefinitive Nursing Home Digital Marketing GuideSEO for Photographers: How to Expand LocallyB2C SEO: What You Need to Know to Rank-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sixth City Marketing is a full-service, ⁠data-driven SEO & digital marketing agency⁠ with locations in ⁠Cleveland⁠, ⁠Columbus⁠, ⁠Pittsburgh⁠, and ⁠Indianapolis⁠ that helps businesses increase their sales through customized search engine optimization, pay-per-click, and website design. For over 15 years, they have helped brands in ⁠manufacturing⁠, ⁠healthcare⁠, ⁠law⁠, ⁠construction⁠, ⁠roofing⁠, and more see measurable results and return on investment.

Annie Irwin is the Director of Client Services at Sixth City Marketing. She works directly with some of our manufacturing⁠⁠⁠, home services (like roofing and HVAC), and ⁠⁠⁠higher education⁠⁠⁠ accounts, such as SERVPRO, Murray Hill Dental, and others in Columbus⁠ and Indianapolis! During her interview, learn more about Annie's journey and most rewarding experiences at Sixth City, her longstanding passion for horseback riding, as well as her advice for those considering pursuing their MBA.