We simplify digital marketing for your business. Founders Olin Erickson and Matt Makris have over 25 years experience in digital marketing.
We continue to be challenged with the question, “how do you simplify digital marketing with all the constant changes and confusing tactics?” The solution: Offer our clients an intelligent marketing strategy which focuses on generating revenue by utilizing the most efficient digital products and services.
At EM Search Consulting, our motivation is not to sell you advertising, but rather to become your team of consultants – for the long-haul. Collectively, our team works tirelessly to ensure that your digital strategy is the perfect combination of products and services for your company. We provide actionable results across all digital services, yet at a fair and competitive price point. With our experience, reliability, and customizable strategy, your company can feel confident in EMSC.
Operations Manager
Head of Advertising
Senior Digital Consultant
Senior Digital Consultant
Accounts Team Lead
Design Team Lead
QA Associate
Web Developer
Senior Account Manager
Digital Consultant
Senior Account Manager
Content Writer
Content Writer
Content Writer
Account Manager
Copywriter
Account Manager
Web Developer
Copywriter
Account Manager
Paid Advertising Strategist
QA Analyst
Account Manager
Account Manager
UI/UX Designer
Front End Web Developer
Content Writer
Content Writer
Content Writer
Account Manager
Paid Advertising Strategist
Paid Advertising Strategist
Content Writer
His day-to-day routine includes solving complex technical issues for clients and developing creative and tailored digital advertising initiatives. Since 2005, Matt has been a pioneer in website development and user interface design, both of which nurtured his current expertise in SEO and digital advertising consultancy. Matt’s current hobbies include building drones, metal work, building furniture, brewing beer, using Oxford commas, and being a dad.
Olin is SEMPO certified and has successfully consulted well over 1000 businesses. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Olin is a fan of all things Badgers and Packers, and his fantasy football team is often at the top of his league. During the summer, you can find him enjoying any of the many festivals Chicago has to offer, especially if food is involved.
He chose to focus on digital marketing for its unbiased data and trackable results – digital marketing takes the gray area out of marketing! He now lives in Noble Square and is an avid fan of all things New York Jets, Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and Hercule Poirot.
He previously worked in Public Affairs for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in the print marketing industry. Adrian is a Chicago native and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. He loves traveling, comedy and film, and once while hiking in Tanzania was chased by a baby elephant. Adrian can run surprisingly fast when properly motivated.
Alex has over 5 years of digital consulting experience. Alex joined the EMSC team to better serve his clients. When Alex is not working he enjoys playing guitar, video games, and hanging with his cat Caeli. Alex is a self-admitted coffee snob. He prefers Intelligentsia above all else.
As Senior Content Strategist, she works with everything from content creation to reporting, and is a certified Google AdWords Specialist. Emma is also the office’s Director of Holidays, ensuring the stockings are hung and everyone gets a handmade birthday card. Outside of work, you can find her searching for the best taco in the city, reading about intersectional feminism, winning Harry Potter trivia, or hosting brunch. Emma also studies improv at The Second City and iO, and performs regularly with the all-female indie team Tuna and the twoprov team Canal Yards Project.
At EMSC, she finds her favorite tasks to be managing PPC campaigns and making updates to clients websites. Taylor is a certified Google Adwords Specialist, a winner of the Google Adwords Bootcamp case study competition, and diagnosed iced coffee addict. Outside of work, you can find her rewatching Gossip Girl for the 5th time, cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks, or working on her fashion and beauty blog.
She previously worked in the editorial field but decided to pursue a career in digital marketing due to its ever-evolving nature. Scout is Google AdWords certified and most enjoys working on PPC campaigns. Scout loves traveling, podcasts, and tennis and is the tallest woman in the office at a towering 5’5″.
She is intrigued by the dynamic nature of the digital marketing world and is always eager to learn more about what makes it tick. Jane is a certified Google AdWords Specialist and spends most of her time in the office managing paid ad campaigns, working to improve her clients’ SEO rankings, and designing landing pages. When Jane isn’t at work, you can find her searching for a Netflix show she hasn’t seen, seizing any opportunity to meet new people, or spending time at her family cabin.
Erin’s role is split between creative advertising, paid advertising and traditional account management for SEO campaigns. She is a certified Google Analytics specialist who enjoys helping businesses grow in creative ways. She moved to Chicago after graduation but was born and raised a Minnesota girl. Although she loves her Midwest roots, one of her passions is seeing the world. She will jump at any chance to hike a mountainside, enjoy the day on a lake, or eat some quality mac and cheese!
The choice was made to attend “The Coding Temple” development boot-camp and soon after graduation, Jake found his place here at EMSC. Outside of work you can find him searching the city for a new steakhouse, playing basketball, or hunting down some live music.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, which really isn’t that bad, she now lives and works in Chicago. She’s excited to be a member of the EMSC team and continue learning more about the world of digital marketing. In her free time, you can find her spending too much time on the couch with her roommates, considering takeout, or exploring new places around Chicago. Her dream is to visit Banff, Alberta. Anyone want to help?
During her time here she has enjoyed learning about SEO and PPC and is always open to learning more. Jenny also majored in Radio, TV & Film at Wisconsin and in her free time, you can find her at the movies, binge-watching the newest tv series or obsessing over any dog she meets. She has also taken over the title as the tallest girl in the office (sorry Scout!) at 5’10”.