Ashton Shanks – Co-Founder & CEO @ BAD Marketing

Meet Ashton Shanks, a dynamic entrepreneur and digital marketing expert who has made significant strides in the world of direct response advertising. As the founder and CEO of BAD Marketing, formerly Hemon Media Group™, Ashton took his agency from $0 to over $11 million in revenue in under three years, making it one of the fastest-growing direct response ad agencies in the United States.

Career Highlights

• BAD Marketing: Founder and CEO, leading a top direct response ad agency known for rapid growth and innovative marketing strategies.
• Industry Speaker: Featured speaker at prestigious events such as AdWorld, Affiliate World, and GeekOut, where he shares his unique approaches to digital marketing.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Passionate about enriching businesses and individuals through direct response marketing and digital storytelling.
• Educational Ventures: Founder of HemonX™, an organization dedicated to teaching marketers how to manage ad spend profitably, and Hemon Staffing™, which connects skilled marketers with businesses in need of their expertise.

Expertise

Ashton’s extensive experience in digital marketing provides him with deep insights into:

• Direct Response Marketing: Crafting compelling campaigns that drive immediate action and measurable results.
• Digital Storytelling: Using narrative techniques to enhance marketing messages and engage audiences.
• Leadership & Growth: Building and leading successful teams and organizations that achieve rapid growth.
• Educational Initiatives: Creating programs and organizations that teach and connect marketing professionals.

Consulting Services

As a member of 100DollarsClub, Ashton offers his expertise through specialized consulting services designed to help businesses excel in the competitive landscape of direct response and digital marketing.