1905 New Media

08/07/2025

For nonprofits, storytelling can be a powerful asset. Remember to stick to these five pillars:

1. Readiness
2. Informed Consent
3. Support & Sensitivity
4. Asset-Framing
5. Agency & Approval

Read about each of these five elements of ethical storytelling. 👇
https://bit.ly/4lTiLDe

Inspire donors, build trust and elevate your nonprofit’s mission by incorporating these 5 ethical storytelling elements.

08/05/2025

Breathe in 🧘 . . . breathe out 😮‍💨 . . .

We recently held “1905 Unplugged," an hour of guided meditation and mindfulness! 😊 Such a simple event brought our team together (in person and virtually), to meditate and share practices for staying grounded — from going outside to touch grass to turning off those blue screens before bedtime.

How do you stay grounded and practice mindfulness?

07/31/2025

Going back to our roots as “The Banner News.” 🗞️ 1905 New Media, our fourth-generation family-owned business, will celebrate 120 years of storytelling with our biggest Marketing Disrupted event yet.

Until then, comment with the answer to today’s crossword puzzle!

Solve every crossword now through September 25 and you could receive a FREE audit + 1-hour consultation on a marketing channel of YOUR choice!

The winner will be announced at our Marketing Disrupted event on September 25 in St. Louis. RSVP link coming soon. 🎉

Today’s clue:
🔸 1-Down: Core identity word

07/29/2025

We’re immensely grateful to be featured in the July 2025 issue of St. Louis Small Business Monthly and listed under Top Public Relations/Marketing Firms. 🎉

Thank you to St. Louis Small Business Monthly for shining a light on our fourth-generation family-owned business.

Read the feature on page 24: https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/112557-STL-SBM-July-2025/sdefault.html /24.

07/24/2025

1905 New Media President John Meilink sat down with host Bobby Hoyt for an incredible chat on “The Money Shop” podcast! 🎙️

John and Bobby dive into:
🔸 Our 120-year legacy
🔸 Navigating multiple acquisitions
🔸 Why print media is thriving
🔸 Our new AI app 🤖

Plus, insights on leadership and finding peace through running 👟. Thank you to the Millennial Money Man for having John on the pod!

Tune in!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/PdUXla73vb4
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RduxpHKZLI7lqgJRZO9gA
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-a-120-year-media-legacy-w-john-meilink-of/id1724096838

07/18/2025

Say hello to Nick Broyles, our SEO Specialist! 👋📊

With a foundation in local SEO and technical SEO, Nick also taps into his skills in website design, Google Ads management and AI content creation. His entrepreneurial past shaped his path into digital marketing.

Nick thrives on creative freedom and the flexibility that comes with hybrid work. He’s a self-taught web designer with a knack for managing client relationships and streamlining marketing processes.

When he’s not diving into algorithms, Nick’s usually working on his lakefront cabin or spinning tracks at DJ gigs. 🎶

07/15/2025

Heading to Chicago Build this fall? 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to hear from two of our own!

At this leading construction, design & real estate show, Ginna Ryan & Amanda Schomaker will dig into the proven branding, digital marketing and customer engagement strategies that help companies cut through the noise and actually grow.

✅ Identify what truly sets your brand apart
✅ Build a story that sticks
✅ Apply real-world marketing tactics
✅ Walk away with your own action plan for competitive growth

🗓 October 30 | 🕛 12–12:50 p.m.
📍 McCormick Place in Chicago
🎤 Workshop: “Must-have Strategies: The Proven Way To Stand Out From Your Competitors”

🎟 Register now: https://chicago-build-expo-2025.reg.buzz/partner.

07/08/2025

From St. Louis to Chicago, our team has been on the move! ⚡

🔶 John Meilink was recognized among STL’s utmost influential leaders at this year’s St. Louis Business 500 cocktail reception with St. Louis Magazine.

🔶 John also spoke at the St. Louis Small Business Monthly Family Business Awards, reflecting on what it means to carry a company into its fourth generation.

🔶 Ginna Ryan hit the stage in Chicago at Bisnow’s Building Your Brand event to talk strategy and storytelling for commercial real estate.

🔶 Stephanie O’Sullivan connected with small business owners at the Small Business Expo, sharing how our integrated marketing agency can help lighten the load.

06/26/2025

Hello, new us! 👋

For our 120th anniversary, we’re unveiling a bold new era of 1905 New Media. Over the next few months, watch a behind-the-scenes look into our rebranding process — and how you can do the same.

The first part of our reimagining? Strong brand visuals.

In our newest blog, you’ll learn:
🎨 What goes into a style sheet
🎨 The importance of color and typography
🎨 Common logo design mistakes and how to fix them
🎨 And much, much more

Read on: https://bit.ly/4l0lH0f.

06/23/2025

WEBSITE LAUNCH! 🎉🚀

Founded in 2003, Unlimited Play Playgrounds has rapidly grown to become an internationally recognized organization with more than 100 inclusive playgrounds from coast to coast — it was time for their website to reflect their excellence and impact!

We’re honored and privileged to support this phenomenal organization by participating in their events, volunteering on their board and providing our wide range of services, including:
🔸 Email marketing
🔸 Social media marketing
🔸 Content marketing
🔸 Paid search marketing
🔸 Website development

Thank you to the Unlimited Play team for trusting us to lift your brand to new heights!

Check it out: https://unlimitedplay.org/.

06/18/2025

Our creative team poured their hearts into crafting these stunning invitations for the SSM Health Foundation’s 2024 Bright Night Gala. ✨

❤️Mission: The foundation supports patient-centered health care facilities, education, training and programs for SSM Health hospitals in the St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County and Metro East regions.

🧠Concept: The stained glass represents the foundation’s impact — each unique element is melded together to create a stunning masterpiece.

🤝Execution: Our team meticulously handled the graphic design, and our sister company, Thomson Printing, Creative & Graphics, executed the print with precision, bringing this intricate vision to life.

Need custom graphic design and printing to elevate your next project? Let's connect! https://1905newmedia.com/

06/15/2025

As a fourth-generation family business, Father’s Day runs deep at 1905 New Media — and at our print shop, Thomson Printing, Creative & Graphics.

While the world changes with each generation, some values remain: show up, stay curious and put relationships first. That’s a legacy worth passing on.

From our family to yours, Happy Father’s Day.