Author: OuterBox

  • OuterBox Promotes Josh Blankenship and Sal Commisso to Vice President

    OuterBox Promotes Josh Blankenship and Sal Commisso to Vice President

    COPLEY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing agency, today announced the promotions of Josh Blankenship to Vice President of Business Development and Sal Commisso to Vice President, Centers of Excellence. Both promotions reflect the agency’s continued investment in the leaders driving its client growth and service quality.

    Blankenship, who previously served as Director of Business Development, has been a key part of OuterBox’s sales function for 12 years. In his expanded role, he will lead the business development team responsible for driving new client relationships and revenue growth across the agency’s full suite of digital marketing services.

    Commisso steps into a newly defined role as Vice President, Centers of Excellence, overseeing a practice area that spans SEO, UX, email marketing, website design and development, and analytics. Previously serving as Director of SEO and UX Services, Commisso has been instrumental in building out the technical and creative disciplines that underpin client performance across the agency.

    “Josh and Sal have both more than earned this,” said Jeff Allen, CEO of OuterBox. “Josh has been a steady hand in building our business development operation, and Sal has grown into one of the most well-rounded service leaders we have. These promotions are a reflection of the team we’re building and the intentional growth we’re achieving together.”

    “I’m excited for the opportunity to keep growing what we’ve already built,” said Blankenship. “This is a great team with a lot of momentum. OuterBox has a strong story to tell, and the goal now is to keep growing the right way-the way OuterBox has always done it.”

    “Bringing SEO, UX, email, web, creative, and analytics under one roof creates real opportunity,” said Commisso. “Opportunities both for our clients and the people doing the work. The standard we hold ourselves to on the service side is high, and my job is to make sure it stays that way.”

    The promotions come alongside the appointment of Jeff Hirz as Chief Revenue Officer, announced earlier this week, and signal a broader effort by OuterBox to strengthen its leadership structure as the agency scales.

    About OuterBox: OuterBox is a performance marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience and a U.S.-based team of more than 300. Its flagship services include paid search marketing, search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, AI development services, and website development. OuterBox provides marketing services across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento. With all services under one roof, the company provides a cohesive approach to digital marketing, driving the marketing results clients deserve.

    COMPANY CONTACT

    OuterBox
    Jeff Hirz, Chief Revenue Officer
    JeffH@outerbox.com,
    866-647-9218
    https://www.outerbox.com/

    SOURCE: OuterBox

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  • OuterBox Promotes Jeff Hirz to Chief Revenue Officer

    OuterBox Promotes Jeff Hirz to Chief Revenue Officer

    COPLEY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing agency, today announced the promotion of Jeff Hirz to Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Hirz will oversee the company’s revenue operations, business development, and go-to-market strategy as OuterBox continues to expand its national presence.

    Hirz joined OuterBox nearly nine years ago as a sales representative. Over that time, he worked his way through the organization, eventually leading the business development team before being appointed to the CRO role. His tenure spans a period of significant growth for the company, which has scaled from a regional 25-person agency to a 300-plus-person operation serving clients across the country.

    “Jeff has been a part of this company’s story for a long time, and his growth has mirrored ours,” said Jeff Allen, CEO of OuterBox. “He understands our clients, our team, and where we’re headed. Putting him in this role is the natural next step for OuterBox.”

    As CRO, Hirz will be responsible for aligning the agency’s sales, partnerships, and revenue operations functions under a unified strategy, building on the business development foundation he has led for several years.

    “I’m grateful for the opportunity and don’t take it lightly,” said Hirz. “OuterBox has given me a lot over the years. My focus now is making sure we keep building something the whole team can be proud of-and that our clients continue to get results they can’t find anywhere else.”

    The promotion comes at a pivotal moment for OuterBox. The agency has made several strategic acquisitions in recent years, broadening its capabilities across paid media, SEO, and web development, and continues to deepen its investment in technology and talent. With a unified revenue leadership structure now in place, OuterBox is positioning itself for its next stage of durable growth.

    About OuterBox: OuterBox is a performance marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience and a U.S.-based team of more than 300. Its flagship services include paid search marketing, search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, AI development services, and website development. OuterBox provides marketing services across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento. With all services under one roof, the company provides a cohesive approach to digital marketing, driving the marketing results clients deserve.

    COMPANY CONTACT

    OuterBox
    Jeff Hirz, Chief Revenue Officer
    JeffH@outerbox.com, 866-647-9218
    https://www.outerbox.com/

    SOURCE: OuterBox

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  • OuterBox Announces Acquisition of GRO Marketing, Expanding Capabilities Across Core Client Verticals

    OuterBox Announces Acquisition of GRO Marketing, Expanding Capabilities Across Core Client Verticals

    COPLEY, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing and web development agency, today announced the acquisition of GRO, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based digital marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO and growth strategy for senior, student and multi-family housing.

    The acquisition supports OuterBox’s growth strategy of expansion into verticals with long-term demand durability, strengthening its ability to help clients navigate rising competition, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure from the broader macroeconomic environment.

    “Growth for the sake of growth isn’t the goal,” said Jeff Allen, CEO of OuterBox. “Our strategy is to build a resilient organization by adding teams and capabilities that make us materially better for specific industries and client challenges. GRO fits that model perfectly-deep expertise, strong operators, and a shared belief in disciplined, accountable execution.”

    GRO is the go-to performance marketing agency in senior, student and multi-family housing, complementing OuterBox’s existing strengths across SEO, paid media, and web development. Together, the combined organization is positioned to deliver more integrated, full-funnel programs aligned to defined industry verticals rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

    “Joining OuterBox allows us to continue doing what we do best, which is driving real performance, while becoming part of a larger, more durable platform,” said Matt Pavlick, CEO of GRO. “OuterBox is scaling with intention, with a clear perspective on where the market is heading. That alignment made this an easy decision for our team and our clients.”

    Founded with a focus on turning marketing investment into measurable business outcomes, GRO has earned a reputation for pragmatic strategy, transparent reporting, and long-term client partnerships.

    The acquisition reflects OuterBox’s belief that agencies built to withstand economic uncertainty must be focused, specialized, and operationally strong, rather than broad or trend-driven. By adding GRO, OuterBox expands its paid media and analytics capabilities while maintaining a sharp emphasis on vertical expertise, execution quality, and long-term client value.

    Simultaneously, GRO clients will gain access to a broader suite of services, deeper technical resources, and expanded strategic support, while GRO team members will join an organization investing heavily in innovation, durability, and repeatable growth frameworks.

    About OuterBox: OuterBox is a performance marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience and a U.S.-based team of more than 300. Its flagship services include paid search marketing, search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, AI development services, and website development. OuterBox provides marketing services across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce and Magento. With all services under one roof, the company can provide a cohesive approach to digital marketing, driving the marketing results clients deserve.

    About GRO: GRO Marketing is a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based performance marketing agency dedicated to forging strategies that amplify brands, foster community connections, and bolster businesses. Since its inception in 2018, GRO has made a significant impact in the digital domain, particularly in sectors such as student housing, multifamily, technology and healthcare.

    Contact Information

    Jeff Hirz
    jeffh@outerbox.com
    866-647-9218

    SOURCE: OuterBox

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