Mission Statement

E-marketing. Online marketing. Web 2.0. Call it what you like, but with business being increasingly “web-based” no one can get away with not having a website anymore. Marketing online requires a different approach, a different strategy, and different tools. When done successfully it can open doors to previously unreachable markets.

Thrive is a team of professionals with one goal in mind: to help your business succeed online. You will hear us talk a lot about maximizing your return on investment, keeping your costs low and your returns high. Thrive's marketing solutions are designed to be affordable, quickly implemented, and to generate immediate and quantifiable results. Our mission is to create marketing campaigns that always exceed your expectations and yield an even greater return on your investment than you ever thought possible.

Thrive Marketing Group was born out of a desire to assist our clients in every phase of their marketing efforts. Please call us for a free, no obligation consultation. Whether you are ready to get started with a specific strategy in mind or would like us to assess your marketing strategy, we are ready to serve you.

Company History

Thrive Marketing Group, a leading performance marketing firm, began seven years ago as Ad-Site.com. Initially focused on internet radio and traffic-centered advertising, Rob Bellenfant acquired the company in 2006 and transformed the focus to performance and email marketing. As the current owner and CEO, Rob has assembled a team at Thrive whose expertise and years of experience in online marketing have helped to make it one of the most successful online marketing firms today.

Thrive’s approach to business growth and success has been built upon excellence in service and word of mouth through our clients’ testimonials, rather than on extensive self-branding efforts. Based in Nashville, TN, Thrive is proud to have clients from all over the United States, ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

About Us

• Rob, Chief Executive Officer

  Rob Bellenfant is a serial entrepreneur and investor - he has started six successful businesses over the past 13 years. He knows the heart of a successful business is its marketing which, along with information technology and finance, he considers to be his specialties. Rob has a competitive spirit and is not hesitant to go the extra mile or take lower margins for his clients to win them over, and he has a unique viewpoint on how to measure success. Unlike traditional business owners or entrepreneurs, he employs over 50 metrics to measure success including the number of new testimonials from clients, the number of new members added to his team, and the number of times he hears a client or team member say "Wow." Rob's door is always open to existing clients, potential clients, and team members, and he hopes you will provide him feedback (good or bad) about Thrive!

• Evan, Chief Information Officer

  Evan has over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. He initially honed his IT support and service skills as a consultant, developing solutions to streamline operations for small businesses in a variety of industries. In addition to his capacity as a consultant, Evan was previously employed in the healthcare industry as a small business IT manager and an Engineer for a Top-Ten (worldwide, by node!) M-Grade network. He thinks that's pretty cool. At Thrive, Evan manages and develops all aspects of our Information Technology Systems.

• Erich, Director of Communications

  Erich joined the Thrive team in June of 2008. For four years he worked in Nashville, TN, both as a musician and in the marketing field of the music industry. For two of the four years Erich took over as president of an independent music publishing company before moving to the financial services industry in sales and marketing, and doing bankruptcy law mediation in the mortgage industry. Erich believes that he brings creativity, keen analytic skills, and perhaps even a bit of wit to Thrive's business communications… although he admits that the wit may be pushing it, a bit.

• Chris, Director of Business Development

  A recent addition to the team, Chris is a native of East Tennessee, born and raised outside of Chattanooga. Prior to joining Thrive, he was active in politics working on a successful Senatorial campaign in 2006, and serving as the Executive Director of a local political party in Murfreesboro, TN. Upon completing his MBA, Chris spent the next three years in the financial services industry at both an investment banking firm and a financial planning firm. Chris believes he excels at cultivating new relationships, and he looks forward to fostering the existing relationships Thrive has built over the years.

• Michele, Marketing Strategist

  Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and has a wealth of experience in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations. For the past 15 years she has worked with companies like Xerox, Dun and Bradstreet, and Netscape as well as having sales experience in the software industry. Michele believes that patience, creativity, and friendliness are three of her best attributes, and we agree.

• John, Marketing Strategist

  John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business from Belmont University. In the past four years, he has worked in various roles within the music industry from mailing list/database management to online marketing. His skills in email marketing and social media are what have brought him to Thrive. Whether you need focused help with a specific email marketing campaign or someone to help you make sense of how all the pieces fit into your overall marketing plan, John's your guy.

• Ashley, Creative Director

  Ashley is the Creative Director for Thrive Marketing. She graduated college as valedictorian with a degree in multimedia and design. She enjoys expanding her knowledge of design, learning new techniques and current trends, making her an asset in the design industry. Ashley has a creative personality, is very detail oriented, and aims to impress her clients with every project.

• Andrew, Marketing Campaign Coordinator / Executive Assistant

  Andrew is energized by marketing and advertising techniques, so it makes sense that he holds not only a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, but also a minor in graphic design. His work in online advertising sales and campaign management helped to develop his skillful blend of professionalism and creativity. He sees every day as an opportunity to increase his efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. At Thrive, Andrew has his hand in a little bit of everything. Along with formulating email layouts and making sure the data clients receive is polished, he plays the role of administrative admiral.

• Brian, Search Engine Marketing Consultant

  Brian is an SEM specialist for Thrive Marketing, managing several PPC accounts for Thrive’s clients. He has always had a passion for computers and other technologies and assists with other technical applications for Thrive. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in business from Middle Tennessee State University. Brian’s analytical approach to problem solving provides a unique and effective approach to the search and display realm of Thrive’s advertising.

• Brad, Search Engine Marketing Consultant

  Brad also serves as an SEM specialist for Thrive search campaigns. He holds a degree in Computer Information Systems from Nashville State. Brad creates and manages ad campaigns in the PPC, social media, and display realm. He enjoys being a team player, learning new industries, and helping wherever needed. Brad has prior experience as an independent contractor for technical support requests, and he is excited to translate this experience to helping Thrive’s clients.