Awards & Recognition

Clients choose 1905 New Media because we deliver results. That commitment has earned us recognition by several leading business publications and organizations as one of the leading full-service marketing agencies in St. Louis. These honors highlight our growth, creativity and community impact, reflecting not only the work we do but also the trust placed in us by the companies we partner with.

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Group of 1905 New Media team members posing excitedly in front of a screen displaying their Inc. 5000 ranking during an in‑office celebration watch party.
See Why We’re Recognized
Inc. 5000 seal logo with “America’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies” around the edge, used by 1905 New Media to showcase its national growth recognition.

Inc. 5000 – America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

2024 & 2025

Earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list is one of the highest honors for any business. In both 2024 and 2025, 1905 New Media was recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This recognition highlights our continued growth as a full-service marketing agency and reinforces our role as a trusted partner for businesses nationwide.

Inc. Regionals: Midwest

2025 – Ranked No. 41

In 2025, 1905 New Media was named No. 41 on the Inc. Midwest Regionals list, a ranking that highlights the most successful independent small businesses in the region. As a local marketing agency St. Louis businesses rely on, we are honored to stand alongside other companies driving growth and innovation in the Midwest.

Black-and-white “Inc. Regionals Midwest 2025” logo lockup recognizing regional high-growth companies in the Midwest.
Three generations of the Meilink-Thomson family sitting together on a brick curb in front of a historic red‑brick building, talking and smiling in the sun.

St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Awards

2024

As a fourth-generation family-owned branding and marketing company, 1905 New Media has deep roots in the community. The St. Louis Business Journal recognized us with the Family Business Award in 2024 for our ability to evolve across generations while making a lasting impact in the region.

St. Louis Small Business Monthly – Best Marketing Firms in STL

2023 & 2025

St. Louis Small Business Monthly has repeatedly named 1905 New Media as one of the best marketing firms in St. Louis. This recognition reflects our expertise in digital marketing services that deliver measurable results for our clients.

1905 New Media team members collaborating around a conference table with laptops and notebooks in a bright office with large windows.
John Meilink, left, and Mike Thomson, right, of the Thomson family leadership team seated at a wooden conference table, with large black‑and‑white printing and typography photos framed on the wall behind them.

Less than 30% of businesses last more than 10 years, which makes the success of our 120-year-old company so significant. 1905 New Media is proud to be honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as one of St. Louis’ leading family-owned businesses. As a fourth-generation agency, this recognition reflects both our longevity and the impact we continue to make in the region.

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