Brennen Bliss (March 22, 1999), a pioneering entrepreneur in travel-tech marketing, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 USA list, highlighting young leaders transforming industries. Alongside this recognition, his Austin-based agency, Propellic, is distinguished as the sole AI-focused travel marketing agency on the list. Propellic leverages artificial intelligence across brand strategy, creative, search engine and LLM optimization, paid media, analytics, and performance marketing to help travel brands grow globally.
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Brennen Bliss
Bliss founded Propellic in Austin, Texas, in 2014 at the age of 14. Originally launched as PixelCutLabs, the company focused on building websites, managing SEO, and running social media campaigns. By 2019, he hired his first employee, and in 2021, Propellic pivoted to become a travel-focused digital agency specializing in SEO and paid media, rapidly growing into one of the fastest-growing travel marketing agencies in the U.S.
Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as a Top 100 Marketing Firm and one of the Top 50 Companies in Austin, Propellic has achieved 100% year-over-year revenue growth for three consecutive years, with projected revenue of $7 million by the end of 2025.
“Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community has shown me how important acceptance and diversity are. Driven by this belief, I decided to focus on travel marketing because travel is a force for good—it exposes people to new destinations, challenges the way they were brought up, and introduces them to different cultures and perspectives. That diversity of thought is essential for fostering empathy and acceptance, whether it’s about race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or otherwise. Personally, I believe that through Propellic, I can help create experiences that open minds and hearts, encouraging travelers to see the world differently and embrace what makes us unique,” said Brennen Bliss, Founder and CEO at Propellic.
Under Bliss’s leadership, Propellic has pioneered AI-driven Search Visibility for travel, helping destinations, tour operators, and hospitality brands maximize bookings and grow their online presence. The agency has built a team of 30 talented professionals, significantly contributing to Austin’s local tech and travel marketing ecosystem. Propellic’s innovative work has earned prestigious industry awards, including Best Travel SEO Campaign in the USA and Best Travel SEO Campaign in the World at the U.S. Search Awards and Global Search Awards.
“What sets Propellic apart is that we don’t just execute SEO or media buying,” explained Bliss. “We help travel brands build discoverability engines that generate bookings long-term, not just clicks. Most agencies focus on tactics like rankings or impressions, but we start with how travelers actually make decisions. Using search intent data and traveler journey mapping, we reverse-engineer where a brand needs to appear to succeed.”
Propellic turns these insights into actionable strategies, ensuring brands appear at the top of AI recommendations when travelers are ready to book. The agency manages eight figures in advertising spend for global travel brands and continues to expand its influence as a leader in travel marketing innovation.
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About Brennen Bliss
Brennen is the founder and CEO of Propellic, the leading full-service travel marketing agency, leveraging AI across brand, creative, search engine and LLM optimization, paid media, analytics, and performance marketing to grow travel brands worldwide. Under his leadership, Propellic specializes in AI Visibility Optimization, Paid Media, and SEO, guiding clients to stand out in an era where AI drives discovery and decision-making. Brennen sets the strategic vision, forges industry relationships, and steers a 30-person team. Off duty, he enjoys time with his husband and two white Labradors, flying a Piper Archer II over Austin, and skiing the Rockies.
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