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Social Firm Named Among 50Pros’ Summer 2025 “Best in Industry” Top Firms

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Columbus, OH – Summer 2025 – The accolades keep coming! We’re excited to announce that Social Firm has been recognized as one of 50Pros’ Summer 2025 “Best in Industry” Top Firms, adding another prestigious honor to our growing collection of industry awards.

What Makes This Recognition Special

50Pros is a highly selective, New York-based platform that curates top-performing agencies across more than 50 service categories. What sets this recognition apart is their invitation-only vetting process – agencies can’t simply apply. Instead, 50Pros’ internal research team identifies promising firms based on public performance indicators, client success stories, and industry reputation.

This exclusive recognition is awarded only to agencies that demonstrate:

  • Exceptional client satisfaction
  • Consistent performance across projects
  • Industry leadership and innovation
  • Proven ability to deliver results

Joining Elite Companies

Being selected as a 50Pros Top Firm places Social Firm alongside other industry leaders who serve Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike. The platform is trusted by major corporations seeking vetted, high-performing digital partners, making this recognition a significant validation of our expertise and reliability.

A Pattern of Excellence

This latest honor continues Social Firm’s remarkable 2025 award streak:

What This Means for Our Clients

According to industry research, firms displaying credentials like the 50Pros “Top Firm” badge can boost conversion rates by up to 30-40%. However, for us, this recognition represents something more valuable – it’s validation that our approach, combining passion, technology, and creativity, truly delivers exceptional results for our clients.

Whether you’re a growing startup or an established enterprise, partnering with a 50Pros-recognized firm means working with a team that has been independently vetted for:

  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Scalability and long-term potential
  • Consistent delivery of measurable results
  • Outstanding client satisfaction

Our Commitment Continues

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our core mission: helping companies of all sizes succeed online, engage meaningfully with their customers, and achieve sustainable business growth. This recognition energizes our team to continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards in digital marketing and web development.

Looking Ahead

Being recognized by 50Pros opens doors to new opportunities and partnerships with high-intent clients who value proven expertise. We’re excited to bring our award-winning approach to even more businesses seeking digital transformation and measurable results.

Thank you to our incredible team, whose dedication makes these recognitions possible, and to our clients who trust us with their digital success. Here’s to continuing our tradition of excellence and innovation!

Founded in 2010, Social Firm is a Columbus, Ohio-based digital marketing and design agency that combines expert strategy with creative excellence. Our team specializes in helping companies succeed online through innovative web development, strategic digital marketing, and measurable results.

Ready to work with a 50Pros-recognized Top Firm? Contact us today to discover how Social Firm can elevate your digital presence and drive real business growth.

Matt Erney
STRATEGIC MARKETING DIRECTOR
After founding Social Firm in 2010, I learned that having a healthy business online requires an equal balance of messaging, design and marketing. My vision is to help businesses compete in the marketplace by simplifying, clarifying and then amplifying their message.

I currently lead the Strategic Marketing team at Social Firm. I believe that to achieve greatness, one must be intentional and move quickly with focus beyond one’s self. I love Columbus and am energized by helping businesses realize their digital potential.
Jason Willis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Like many in the design world, I started out as a freelance. My early career was on the sales and marketing side of business, and I’ve worked with, and for several large companies. However, my greatest joy is helping and sharing in the success of locally owned organizations.

When I’m not tailgating at an OSU game or playing tennis, I love traveling and creating new experiences with my best girl Kelly and my "little gentleman" dog Charlie. I like visiting all the new restaurants popping up around town and seeing which one can make the best Old Fashioned.
Julie Englerth
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Julie is fully remote and hails from Longview, Texas, deep in the heart of the “Piney Woods” of East Texas where she lives with her husband and three amazing kids. She is also an experienced worship leader at her local church where her husband is a full-time worship pastor. Julie is passionate about encouraging and empowering people around her, leading worship, leading small groups at her church, or spending time with her loved ones.

She works closely with Matt in day-to-day communications and strategic planning. She has a knack for learning new things quickly!
Justin Kline
Web Developer
Like many in the web design world, I started out building websites for small projects and grew into a career focused on helping businesses and organizations strengthen their online presence. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked as a WordPress Designer and Developer, building websites for a wide range of clients, including many charity and faith-based organizations, focused on creating clean, easy-to-use sites that reflect each mission clearly. I enjoy taking ideas and turning them into simple, effective websites that help organizations connect with people and share what they do in a meaningful way.

Outside of work, I spend time with my wife and kids, enjoy music, strong coffee, and a great cheeseburger!
Ally Gatien
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
Since graduating from the University of Dayton in 2021 with a focus in Marketing, I have worked for both a small local media agency and a large television station. In my professional career, I am most recently coming from a Digital Sales Coordinator role where I was able to focus in on all Digital Marketing tactics after learning about the world of broadcast TV. I am passionate about helping others and I look forward to being able to help countless local businesses as a Digital Specialist on a more efficient and effective scale!
Geno Marinelli
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
A fresh graduate from The Ohio State University, I’m excited to absorb as much as I possibly can! With prior experience in both advertising creative and strategy, I’m excited to learn from the best. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve, understanding or contextualizing the latest trends and developments in tech and Marketing. If there’s a disruptor, I want to know how it works, why it’s working, and if it can work for us.

As a Digital Marketing Specialist, I will assist in strategy, implementing changes and new initiatives on behalf of our clients helping them to reach their goals and achieve results. My favorite part of any final reveal is the before and after; the side-by-side comparison of the old and the new motivates me to always be looking for new and innovative ideas.
Terence Womble
CONTENT MANAGER
I spent the first half of my career working in public relations and marketing mostly in New York City but also in Toronto, Philadelphia and Columbus. Even with clients as diverse as Philip Morris, The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Shakespeare in Central Park, CAPA, Jazz Arts Group, or Broadway shows, the common theme has been compelling stories. Helping craft and share stories for our clients is my passion.

Other passions? Sure. Tennis, jazz, classical music and classic disco; reading, documentaries, fact-based dramas, and forensic crime shows. I also enjoy a perfectly mixed and presented Manhattan – up or on the rocks.
Sheena Erney
ACCOUNTING
I spent over 10 years in corporate banking and quit corporate life to be a stay-at-home mom before my second child turned one. I love taking my four little ones on adventures, but I missed the hustle and bustle of work life. It’s exciting to work for a small business where we can so easily stay up to date and develop our processes as business needs change. Best of all, I get to work with my husband!

When I'm not working, I enjoy golf, reading, traveling and playing cards. Watching our four children learn and grow is one of the greatest joys of my life.
Nick May
STRATEGIC MARKETING TEAM LEADER
With a foundation in digital marketing, analytics, and strategic leadership, I’ve learned that sustainable growth happens when strategy, data, and execution work in alignment. My approach centers on building marketing systems that are intentional, measurable, and designed to scale — helping businesses move from scattered efforts to focused momentum. At Social Firm. I guide our Strategic Marketing team in developing clear roadmaps that connect brand positioning, digital performance, and revenue growth.

When I’m not at work, you’ll likely find me on the golf course, at the range, or out camping somewhere off the grid. I value time with my son and love being outdoors — whether that’s hiking, sitting around a campfire, or just getting outside with my dog. Staying active, unplugging when I can, and spending quality time with family keeps me grounded and energized.