FOUNDER’S MESSAGE

Thirty Years. Built on Expertise.

Joe Bongiorno founded Mediaforce in 1996 — and still leads the agency today.

Staying in digital marketing for three decades takes more than longevity. It takes the ability to adapt, learn and consistently deliver results as technology, search behaviour, advertising platforms and customer expectations evolve. Still independent, still founder-led, still focused on one thing: measurable growth for small and mid-sized businesses.

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Joe Bongiorno, founder of Mediaforce, Canadian digital marketing agency established 1996
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The Mediaforce story

Thirty years of providing value

Mediaforce was founded in 1996 by Joe Bongiorno, building applications for HR teams and associations — and learning early what actually drives growth for a business.

Within a couple of years it was clear that a company’s website was becoming its front door. We moved into website design and early online marketing, helping clients turn a new channel into real enquiries and revenue.

In 2005 it became obvious that digital marketing was the umbrella everything else sat under, and we became a full-stack agency. Since then we’ve helped small and mid-sized businesses, brands and non-profits grow — with strategy, creative and media working together toward measurable results.

Mediaforce has grown alongside every major shift in digital marketing — from the early web and search engines to social media, automation, AI and today’s changing search landscape.

That experience gives our clients something difficult to replicate: decades of practical expertise combined with a constant willingness to evolve.

“Thirty years of experience has taught us how to adapt early, think ahead, and use that expertise to help shape the next stage of growth for the businesses we serve.”

Joe Bongiorno · Founder, Mediaforce, est. 1996

How we got here

1996

Founded

Mediaforce is founded, building applications for HR teams and associations — and learning early how businesses actually win and keep customers.

Early years

Design & marketing

We moved into website design and early online marketing, helping clients turn a new channel into real enquiries and revenue.

2005

A full-stack agency

Digital marketing became the umbrella everything sat under. We committed fully — strategy, creative and media working as one.

Today

Leading with AI

We lead with AI-driven growth: search, paid media and AI visibility built around measurable results for our clients.

From the founder

A message from Joe Bongiorno

Dear Valued Clients and Partners,

As we mark our 30th year at Mediaforce, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together through three decades of change in digital marketing. What began as a small team has grown alongside the businesses we serve, and through every shift in the industry our focus has stayed the same: doing work that helps our clients grow.

We’ve always understood that our success is tied directly to the growth of our clients. That has shaped how we work: measure what matters, be straight about what’s working and what isn’t, and earn the relationship again with every project.

Looking ahead, we’re genuinely excited about where digital marketing is going. Artificial intelligence, automation and personalisation are reshaping how customers find and choose businesses. We’re putting real work into understanding these changes early, so our clients are ready for them rather than caught out by them.

Our commitment to strong SEO, well-run paid media and social strategies that actually connect remains as firm as ever. These are interesting times, and we’d be glad to help you navigate them with confidence.

Here’s to continuing to grow and succeed together.

Joe BongiornoFounder, Mediaforce

Also from Joe

The Grow Your Business podcast

Hosted by Joe Bongiorno, founder of Mediaforce.

The podcast highlights inspiring businesses, uncovers valuable insights, and creates engaging conversations that resonate with our audience — the same conversations Joe has had with business owners for thirty years, just with the microphone on.

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Thirty years of providing strategic value

A free 30-minute session: we look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’d do first. No obligation, no drip-feed sales sequence.

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