1905 New Media is a multi-generational, full-service digital marketing agency based in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to support brand growth through an integrated approach that combines marketing, technology, and design. Their core service offerings include strategic marketing consulting aimed at driving measurable growth through data-backed insights, and branding services that focus on crafting unique identity, messaging, and visual design. In the realm of digital presence, the agency manages comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, executes search engine optimization (SEO), manages paid search marketing (PPC) and social media marketing, and provides email marketing services. Their web division handles the design, development, and maintenance of websites focused on speed, security, and audience reach. Additionally, the agency provides public relations and media relations strategies to enhance brand credibility and authority, as well as local SEO and Google Business Profile management. Beyond purely digital channels, they also maintain capabilities in professional print production for marketing collateral. A key differentiator for the firm is their proprietary tool, Agent Kirk, an AI-powered data analysis platform developed for their clients. This dashboard unifies analytics from various marketing platforms into a single interface, providing automated insights and strategic recommendations in plain language to assist clients in making faster, data-driven decisions. The agency emphasizes a collaborative approach, positioning themselves as partners who listen and learn to build custom solutions. They cater to a broad range of marketing leaders, including CMOs and brand strategists, and actively engage in industry education through events focused on the evolving marketing funnel and the impact of AI on consumer behavior. With a history spanning four generations, the agency focuses on merging traditional storytelling experience with modern technological capabilities to deliver results.
Working with 1905 New Media has been a really strong experience. They built a great site for us and have been just as solid on the ongoing support. I’ve also brought them onto other projects since, and they’re consistently attentive and easy to work with. On the rare occasion where timing or responsiveness needed a nudge, they were quick to jump on it and keep things moving. Overall, a dependable team and a good partner.
We've been working with 1905 since earlier this year, and they've become an invaluable extension of our team. From print materials to PPC campaigns, they have elevated our marketing efforts across the board. John connected us with his team of true professionals who consistently deliver. Tori has been incredibly responsive and keeps everything organized and on track. Alex is an absolute genius when it comes to AI and strategy. They're strategic, creative, fun, and genuinely invested in our success. Can't recommend them enough.
The work the team at 1905 does speaks for itself but what really sets them apart is the team. They care so deeply and are so passionate about their clients and the work that they do. It a joy to work with the team at 1905 and I know they’ll always deliver on their work!
When you meet leaders who genuinely care, you feel it. I just want to take a moment to recognize John Meilink and the entire team at 1905 New Media. Their attention to detail, creative precision, and unwavering commitment to client success are rare to find—and even rarer to sustain across every project, every conversation, every deliverable. You can tell when leadership sets the tone for excellence and care… and that’s exactly what John and his team embody. They don’t just deliver great work, they listen, they collaborate, and they make you feel like your goals are theirs too. Grateful to know and work alongside people who lead with both heart and mastery.
1905 New Media is a well-established agency that truly understands integrated marketing. Few companies can offer such a wide range of services — from strategy and design to in-house printing — and deliver each at such a high level. Their leadership team is strong and forward-thinking, with John Meilink setting the tone as a bold and capable leader. A great partner for any organization looking for comprehensive, results-driven marketing support.
