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DirJournal Editorial Verdict

The Media Captain has cleared DirJournal's 12-point manual editorial audit and is verified as an active Web Design and Development entity. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.

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Last Reviewed: August 26, 2026

  • 200 OK StatusVerified

    Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.

  • Domain AgeVerified

    Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.

  • Schema ValidationVerified

    Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.

  • Citation ClarityVerified

    Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).

  • Operational HistoryVerified

    Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).

  • Entity RegistrationPending Manual Review

    Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.

  • Physical FootprintPending Manual Review

    Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.

  • Active LeadershipVerified

    Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.

  • NAP ConsistencyPending Manual Review

    Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.

  • Professional LicensingPending Manual Review

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  • Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review

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  • Editorial DiscretionPending Manual Review

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About

The Media Captain

The Media Captain is a Columbus digital marketing and web agency founded in 2010 by siblings Jason and Stefanie Parks. The firm grew from an apartment-based social media operation into a broader agency, while the founders also built DermWarehouse, giving the team direct operating experience with the e-commerce tactics it sells to clients.

The Media Captain is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2010 by co-founders Jason and Stefanie Parks. The agency has helped hundreds of businesses grow their revenue online through stunning web design, SEO, online advertising and an additional suite of digital services. President Jason Parks has scaled The Media Captain into a leading marketing and web design firm working with clients nationwide across many industries, and is a trusted voice in the marketing space, having contributed to Entrepreneur.com and Ohio State's Fisher School of Business while being quoted in the New York Times, Columbus Dispatch, Forbes and Search Engine Watch. The Media Captain's services span search engine optimization, web design, social media marketing, online advertising, email marketing, mobile marketing, graphic design and branding solutions, serving healthcare, legal, real estate and eCommerce clients among others. The agency was voted in the Top 1% of Digital and Development Agencies in the U.S. by UpCity.

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Editorial analysis

The Media Captain is listed on DirJournal under Web Design and Development in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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Frequently Asked

About The Media Captain

What does The Media Captain do?
The Media Captain is a Columbus digital marketing and web agency founded in 2010 by siblings Jason and Stefanie Parks. The firm grew from an apartment-based social media operation into a broader agency, while the founders also built DermWarehouse, giving the team direct operating experience with the e-commerce tactics it
Where is The Media Captain based?
The Media Captain is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
When was The Media Captain founded?
The Media Captain was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years.
How can I contact The Media Captain?
Contact The Media Captain by phone at (614) 564-9313.
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDProfessionalService
Address
394 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Founded
2010
Team Size
11-50 employees
Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
  • Website
    themediacaptain.comHTTPS
  • Schema Type
    ProfessionalService
  • JSON-LD
    Active
  • NAP Vault ID
    Not assigned
  • Social Profiles
    3 verified profiles
  • Platform Tenure
    New listing
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@type
ProfessionalService
areaServed
United States

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