6S Marketing was founded in 2000 by Chris Breikss and John Blown. Chris and John started with a simple concept – provide outstanding Internet marketing services while always focusing on return on investment for clients. From humble roots (the first 6S office was in Chris’ apartment), 6S has grown to be one of the leading Internet marketing companies in North America, and the largest of its kind in Canada.
Today, the 6S team is comprised of talented, experienced and diverse people that strive towards this same goal.
We have developed our mission statement around this concept – “Delivering success through innovative Internet marketing.”
Some 6S quick facts:
- Founded: 2000
- Number of Projects Worked On: 500+
- Client Base: Canada, US and International
- Industries Serviced: 6S services a very diverse range of industries
- Head Office Location: Vancouver, BC
Management
Chris Breikss – 6S Marketing Co-Founder & Director
Chris Breikss is widely recognized and regarded as being a man of ideas, innovation and boundless energy. He started building websites in the mid 1990s and soon began looking for ways to promote them. 15 years later, he is still working in online promotion and has evolved and grown his skill set and service offering alongside the growth and expansion of the Internet.
An entrepreneur at heart, Chris recognized a trend pointing to significant business potential in internet marketing and search engine optimization, and in 2000, 6S Marketing was born. 10 years later, 6S Marketing employs 23 people on a full-time basis and has provide online marketing services for more than 500 websites.
Chris regularly attends conferences and professional development seminars across North America to educate and speak on internet marketing and SEO. In March of 2010, 6S Marketing exhibited at SXSW in Austin, Texas and for 8 days sucked up as much information and learning as possible.
In 2008, Chris was awarded the prestigious distinction of one of Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40. This distinction recognizes Vancouver’s savvy entrepreneurs making waves in their respective industry and within their community.
Chris volunteers his time to various charities and captained the team, “Breast in Show” for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer raising $63,000 for the cause. Chris encourages his staff to get involved with charitable events and they participate in many runs and fundraisers each year. Currently one of his favorite charities is the Canary Derby, which is a soap box car derby which raises money for early cancer detection. 6S donates their services to the United Way of the Lower Mainland, providing social media marketing and consulting. Additionally, with Chris at the helm, the 6S team donated expertise and internet marketing services to launch the website for imagine1day, a Vancouver based charity that raises money to support primary education for children in Ethiopia.
Chris holds a place on the Board of Directors for the Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) and works to promote and support its fellow businesses in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Yaletown using internet marketing techniques. In 2010 the YBIA is launching a new website and social media presence.
Chris Breikss is energetic and infectious; a true leader, connector and motivator. Despite a hectic schedule and array of commitments, Chris does everything with a smile on his face and his mind on the next set of projects and ideas to take on.
John Blown – 6S Marketing Co-Founder & Director
John Blown can be described as a unique blend of composure, skill and business savvy. He co-founded 6S Marketing in 2000 and under his direction, it has become one of the most cutting-edge, progressive and results driven internet marketing companies in North America.
John is fluent, experienced and skilled and has been working in the field of internet marketing both as an employee and entrepreneur since his university graduation. It is his true passion.
John graduated from the University of British Columbia with Bachelor of Commerce degree, and he obtained an International Business Certificate from the School of Business in Vienna, Austria.
In 2008, John was named one of Business in Vancouver’s Top Forty Under 40 – an award that honors Vancouver’s leaders in business.
Since 2002, John has volunteered thousands of hours as an active member and Executive Board Member of the North Shore Rescue team and was awarded a Unit Commendation from the RCMP Superintendent for Bravery. John’s efforts demonstrate to his peers and the staff at 6S that community involvement and volunteerism is important and can always be accommodated. John has been featured in countless media stories for his work with North Shore Search and Rescue and is called on to speak about safety and survival on a regular basis.
It is often joked that John just loves everything “search” from search engine optimization to search and rescue! When it comes to searching…John is the man!
