“Adept Marketing is firmly cementing a reputation of excellence in the paid search industry,” said Adept Marketing co-founder Danielle Walton. “Our team looks forward to helping companies generate revenue through a variety of search engine marketing strategies as we continue to strive to become one of the top internet marketing companies.”

This new certification distinguishes Adept Marketing as a skilled expert in Google AdWords programs. The rigorous certification training included industry recognized instruction on improving performance across search and display programs.

Google AdWords replaces the former Google Advertising Professional program with the new program requiring agencies to meet higher standards for certification. AdWords offers pay-per-click advertising, and site-targeted advertising for both text, banner and rich-media ads. The AdWords program includes local, national, and international distribution.

With an expertise in all areas of marketing, Walton said they were pleased to utilize the newest tools in the search engine marketing tool box. “We have always stayed on top of industry trends and look forward to sharing the benefits of being a Google AdWords Certified partner with our clients.”

Adept Marketing, a SEO, Internet Marketing and Web Design Company in Columbus, Ohio, added Aaron Shearer as a new Website Developer.

Aaron graduated from the Ohio State University in 2008 with a BA in Communication Technology and Business. His passion for web standards and attention to detail led him into web development. Starting of as a freelance developer, Aaron entered the agency world at Huber+co. Interactive in 2009. He added corporate development experience as the Corporate Web Master at Battelle in 2010. According to Adept Marketing co-founders, Danielle Walton and Justin Spring, Aaron will complement their web development efforts. “Aaron will help us deliver high-quality, top-notch websites for small to mid-sized companies. His experience will be a great addition to our team,” said Spring.

Aaron is eager to begin working with Adept’s growing client base. “It’s refreshing building a site knowing that we have our client’s ROI in mind. At Adept we aren’t just building companies websites, we are growing their business.”

He is also bringing his passion for standard’s based development to Adept’s strong design portfolio. “By focusing on web standards we are able to deliver consistent user experiences across browsers and on mobile devices. This method also allows us to deliver sites that will be cheaper to maintain, further lowering client costs.”

Adept Marketing specializes in driving revenue for their clients through a variety of proven internet marketing strategies. “Adept Marketing is building a world-class team of internet marketing experts in Columbus, Ohio and Aaron will add to our team,” said Walton.

About Adept Marketing: Since its founding in 2006, Adept, an SEO Columbus Marketing Company in Ohio, has worked with over 100 clients and completed over 1,000 marketing projects. From website design to internet marketing to SEO, the Company’s experience is vast and yet focused on delivering marketing programs that drive immediate and profitable growth.

Adept Marketing, a SEO, Internet Marketing and Web Design Company in Columbus, Ohio, added Sara Kear as their new Internet Marketing Director of Pay Per Click Services.

Sara graduated from the University of Findlay in 2006 with a BA in Fine Arts focusing on writing and marketing. Her proficiency in creative thinking and strategic planning led her into the field of Internet marketing. In 2007, Sara worked as a search engine marketing analyst for the web-marketing agency, Auto Traffic, which later became People To My Site, where she quickly earned the title of Senior SEM Analyst.

According to Adept Marketing co-founders, Danielle Walton and Justin Spring, Sara offers the knowledge and critical thinking capabilities necessary for this position and will work directly with Adept Marketing’s growing list of clients and their Internet marketing needs. “Sara brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our internet marketing team. She is an excellent paid search manager and will help make our client campaigns even more profitable,” said Spring.

Sara is excited to work for such a dynamic marketing company. “Adept Marketing and its leadership team are a force to be reckoned with in the Internet marketing industry. The Adept team is talented, determined to succeed, enthusiastic and passionate about their clients’ success.”

She also appreciates Adept Marketing’s focus on creating nurturing relationships with their clients. “They are on the track to greatness and I am thrilled to be part of it.”

Adept Marketing specializes in driving revenue for their clients through a variety of proven internet marketing strategies. “Adept Marketing is building a world-class team of internet marketing experts in Columbus, Ohio and Sara is a wonderful addition to the company. She is by far one of the best pay per click program managers in the country and a very important part of building our internet marketing dream team,” said Walton.

Adept Marketing has grown rapidly over the 12 months after helping launch JackThreads.com – which was recently acquired by media company, Thrillist. One of the major components to growing JackThreads was Adept Marketing’s innovative approach to pay per click marketing. “We are ready to apply this type of thinking to many other companies and hiring Sara will give us the bandwidth we need to serve an ever growing list of internet start-ups,” Spring said.

About Adept Marketing: Since its founding in 2006, Adept, an SEO Columbus Marketing Company in Ohio, has worked with over 100 clients and completed over 1,000 marketing projects. From website design to internet marketing to SEO, the Company’s experience is vast and yet focused on delivering marketing programs that drive immediate and profitable growth.

Thrillist.com, the leading men’s digital lifestyle publication, has acquired members-only online retailer JackThreads.com, expanding Thrillist’s footprint into e-commerce. Thrillist will now offer its user base exclusive access to JackThreads’ private shopping community as an added benefit to subscribing.

“This is a win-win for Thrillist and JackThreads, and with so much happening in the online commerce space, we feel like our timing is perfect. JackThreads has done a spectacular job forging strong relationships with casual-wear brands, and we’re excited to leverage these connections to benefit our readers. We’re particularly impressed with the infrastructure that Jason and his team have created and see e-commerce as an exciting ancillary revenue stream for Thrillist with lots of potential,” said Ben Lerer, Co-founder and CEO of Thrillist.

“Joining forces with Thrillist is the opportunity of a lifetime. Combining the supplier/brand relationships of JackThreads with the exclusive audience of Thrillist creates a game-changing partnership within the men’s media landscape,” said Jason Ross, Founder and CEO of JackThreads.

About Thrillist:

Thrillist.com is the leading men’s digital publication, providing a no-B.S. take on the best in food, drink, entertainment, nightlife, gadgets and gear in 15 markets across the US and UK. Reaching over 1.8 million subscriptions, Thrillist connects daily with an elusive and powerful mix of young, well-educated, affluent guys. In 2010, Thrillist’s advertising revenues will exceed $10,000,000 and support a growing team of 50+ employees.

About JackThreads:

JackThreads.com is a members-only online retailer that offers discounted merchandise from top-tier men’s streetwear, contemporary fashion, and lifestyle brands in a limited time flash sale format. Launched in July of 2008 out of Columbus, OH, JackThreads has hosted sales for hundreds of brands including Mishka, ALIFE, WeSC, Shades of Greige, Insight, Creative Recreation, and Penfield, among others.