Our Team
Meet the Team Behind Your Success
Every great marketing campaign starts with people who understand your world. We’re a team of professionals who’ve been where you are, solved the problems you’re facing and know what it takes to build something meaningful.
Leadership with Real Experience
John Meilink leads 1905 New Media as our President, bringing vision and expertise honed over more than a decade of growth. Under his leadership, we’ve earned recognition on both 2024 & 2025 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies lists and the 2025 St. Louis Business 500. John transformed our fourth-generation family business from traditional printing into an integrated marketing agency. Always keeping one principle at the center: great marketing builds lasting relationships.
Why Experience Matters
Many of our leaders are former business owners who understand the challenges you face. Late nights wondering if your marketing spend is working. Questions about brand consistency across different channels. The search for partners you can trust with your company’s reputation.
We’ve worked across education, healthcare, hospitality and nonprofit sectors. This unique depth gives us perspective on what works across different industries and audiences.
Our collaborative culture honors the legacy of late business partner Bredon Jones through the annual Bredon Jones Utopia Award, recognizing team members who demonstrate commitment to others’ well-being and positive workplace culture. This reflects our core belief in supporting individuals to bring their authentic selves while fostering empathy, compassion and inclusivity.
A Foundation Built to Last
Our story began in 1905 with The Daily-Banner News. Over more than a century, we’ve grown through strategic partnerships with Giant Hat, SandBox Creative, tSunela, Arco + Associates and Mauge. Each acquisition brought specialized expertise that strengthens our integrated approach to marketing, printing and software development.
This foundation allows us to be your single source for comprehensive marketing solutions, eliminating the complexity of managing multiple vendors while ensuring every piece of your marketing works together.
“1905 New Media has been an exceptional partner in managing our ongoing email campaigns, consistently delivering results even with a volume of more than 100 emails per week. Their attention to detail and ability to handle our high demands with ease has been impressive. We couldn’t be more pleased with the seamless, effective service they provide.”
ANDREW B., SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER, i3 BROADBAND
