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John Lincoln is Co-Founder of Ignite Visibility, one of the top digital marketing agencies in the nation. Lincoln recently transitioned to Executive Chairman following a 13-year tenure as CEO, where he now focuses on long-term strategy and key initiatives for the company.
Outside of Ignite Visibility, Lincoln is a frequent speaker and author of the books Advolution, Digital Influencer, and The Forecaster Method. Lincoln is consistently named one of the top digital marketers in the industry and was the recipient of the coveted Search Engine Land “Search Marketer of The Year” award.
Lincoln has taught digital marketing and web analytics at the University of California San Diego, has been named one of San Diego’s most admired CEOs, and is recognized as a top business leader under 40.
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