Column Five

About

Column Five Media is a distinguished B2B marketing agency with a specialization in brand and content marketing, primarily for SaaS companies. Founded in 2009 by Ross Crooks, Josh Ritchie, and Jason Lankow in Orange County, California, the agency has established itself as a leader in transforming complex information into compelling visual narratives. The company's expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including brand strategy, content strategy, data visualization, and multimedia production. By focusing on the power of storytelling, Column Five assists brands in forging meaningful connections with their audiences, helping them to educate, engage, and inspire. This approach enables their clients to build strong brand identities and cultivate loyal communities of customers long before a sales conversation begins. The agency gained early recognition for its pioneering work in infographic marketing, creating impactful designs for notable startups and established publications alike. This foundation in data visualization has remained a core component of their service offering as they have expanded into a full-service content marketing firm. Column Five has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 corporations across various sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, and education. Their work has been celebrated with numerous industry accolades, including awards from the Content Marketing Institute and the Webby Awards. The company is also well-known for producing the viral 'Child of the 90s' video for Internet Explorer, which garnered massive viewership and critical acclaim. With a commitment to creating a positive impact, Column Five believes in the power of business to shape a better world, a principle that guides both their client work and their internal company culture.