About AI Method | Next Generation AI Automation

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AI Method is the AI innovation division of Rank It Up Marketing, a nationally recognized digital marketing agency backed by more than 30 years of proven experience. Our mission is to merge decades of strategic marketing expertise with next-generation AI automation—empowering businesses to grow smarter, faster, and more predictably.

While most AI providers come from purely technical backgrounds, AI Method is built on three decades of real-world marketing results, award-winning leadership, and a proven legacy of helping companies scale from startups to multi-million-dollar brands. This rare combination of deep marketing strategy and advanced AI capabilities positions us as one of the most experienced AI-driven marketing teams in the country.

Our agency was founded on the belief that every client deserves elite-level professionalism, honesty, and personalized care to achieve their business goals. That same philosophy drives AI Method today, where cutting-edge technology is delivered with the integrity and service our clients have trusted for decades.

Kimberly Pennie

/CEO & Founder/

Brent Judd

/CO-founder & COO/

Todd Pennie

/Director of Business Development/

/Co-founder & COO/

/ Our Leadership

Kimberly Pennie, Founder & CEO of Rank It Up Marketing and Founder of AI Method, has been a trailblazer in the SEO and digital marketing industry since 1994.

Before 2015, Kimberly founded and led one of the earliest and most successful internet marketing firms in the nation. For more than 21 years, she helped pioneer what would become a multi-billion-dollar industry, guiding hundreds of businesses to scale, dominate online search, and achieve record-breaking revenue growth. She sold that company in 2014 but remained deeply involved in digital strategy, innovation, and marketing leadership.

Her work has earned national recognition, including:

Four-time finalist and winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
After winning, she was invited to serve as a judge for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Finalist for ASU’s W. P. Carey Spirit of Enterprise Award
Interviewed by The New York Times and featured in BIZ AZ Magazine and other national industry media
Author of the “Cyber Business” column for The Desert Sun (Gannett)

Her strategies have helped franchise brands and enterprise clients grow from unknown startups into multi-million-dollar organizations—many of which have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other top publications due to their online visibility and success.

A New Generation of Leadership

In 2020, Kimberly partnered with her son Brent Judd, Co-founder and COO of Rank It Up Marketing and Co-founder of AI Method, to expand the agency’s reach and help launch its AI-driven initiatives.

Brent brings:

Over a decade of hands-on digital marketing experience
A degree in Business Finance from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business
Deep expertise in lead generation, paid advertising, and social media performance
A passion for using data-driven systems and automation to produce measurable ROI

Together, they represent the perfect blend of legacy marketing experience and next-generation AI innovation.

Our Commitment

At Rank It Up Marketing and AI Method, our promise is simple: Exceed Expectations Through Experience.
This slogan—born from a client testimonial—captures our dedication to:

Integrity
Transparency
Excellence
Real, measurable results

Our team of expert marketers, designers, strategists, and AI engineers brings decades of combined expertise to every campaign, every system, and every client relationship. We’re here to help your business grow—not just with tools, but with strategy, execution, and a legacy of results that speak for themselves.