Chris Hinman

Chris is the CEO at TheBestReputation, a leading digital agency specializing in online reputation management. A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, Chris first gained hands-on experience in SEO and social media marketing while working at a family-owned business. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University in 2010, followed by an MBA with a dual concentration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business in 2016, where he also served as a representative of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club.

Chris’s career reflects a deep commitment to innovation in the ORM space. Before founding TheBestReputation in 2017, he helped drive significant revenue growth at several major digital agencies by staying ahead of trends and mastering emerging marketing techniques.

Since launching the company, Chris has led high-impact campaigns across SEO, social media, PPC, Google Ads, and email strategy—earning TheBestReputation a reputation for results-driven execution and strategic precision in a competitive industry.

Publications

https://thebossmagazine.com/chris-hinman-reputation-management/

https://www.benzinga.com/content/40619197/chris-hinman-evolution-of-online-reputation-management

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/thebestreputation-ceo-chris-hinman-joins-143000675.html

https://cioviews.com/chris-hinmans-startup-journey-to-thebestreputation/

https://nyweekly.com/business/chris-hinman-reputation-management-expe/

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/04/21/adapting-to-a-changing-digital-landscape-innovation-in-online-reputation-management/

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/01/07/5-strategiesto-help-executives-cultivate-a-positive-online-reputation/

My Book

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reputation-management-chris-hinman/1147534946?ean=2940184377636

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/143316585-reputation-management