Nicholas Samuel Adams
Co-Founder Media Forest 8
Web Development
Graphic Design
Nick has a strong background in marketing management & graphic/web development. Whether it is a site redesign or an original custom build, Nick can take a client's vision and translate it effectively for the web. With the belief that static "brochure" sites are no longer effectively attracting business, Nick concentrates on integrating applications that will help your online presence and grow your business.
Nick graduated from James Madison University in 2005 earning a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic and Web Development.
Nick will build, manage, and update your website all while working closely with your team to effectively communicate the message you intend to portray to your target audience.
Melissa Puleo Adams
Co-Founder Media Forest 8
Web Development
Graphic Design
Melissa is a strong believer in originality and uniqueness in business and life. That being said she doesn't always believe in reinventing the wheel. She has a strong background in project management, client relations, as well as web design & development.
Melissa graduated from James Madison University in 2004 with a BA degree in Interactive Digital Media. The entrepreneurial fire was always burning inside Melissa and upon moving from Maryland to San Diego, she decided it was time to fuel it. Since moving to San Diego she has worked as a consultant for a number of small and large corporations.
Idan Shnall
Solid Rankings
SEO Consultant
Social Media Optimization
Idan has been assisting online businesses with successful search engine marketing since 2003. He’s an industry expert in identifying unique search marketing strategies in order to drive quality traffic from search engines like Google, Yahoo! and Bing.
Idan has been working and managing professional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click programs for Fortune 500 companies including Pfizer, ReMax, Revlon, and Black & Decker. In addition he’s been working on Search Marketing for small- to mid-size businesses worldwide, from the US to Israel to Australia.
Ron Markus
Shindy Media
Brand Identity
Band Development
He got his bachelors in Marketing at San Diego State University in 1989. In the ’90s, he held Manager and Director of Marketing Communications positions at several high tech companies. After he got his MBA at the University of Redlands in 2000, Ron led marketing communications at two more startup tech firms before launching Epiphany Marketing, a boutique branding firm, in 2003.
After a successful six-year run, the team at Epiphany Marketing / Shindy Media disbanded, with team members moving on to pursue individual careers in April 2009. After subsequently spending six months working full time as brand manager for local tech company MIR3, Inc., in November '09 Ron expanded his brand consulting practice to include more clients in addition to MIR3.
