Smashing Ideas - Corporate Background

Founded in 1996, Smashing Ideas is a digital media studio that partners with its clients to deliver solutions that attract, engage and inspire their customers. The Company is committed to delivering captivating experiences that get results, whatever the medium.

Beginning life as a Flash-based animation studio, Smashing Ideas was started by Evan Clarrissimeaux, Glenn Thomas and Ben Yenter. Taking traditional media properties and expanding them to digital marketing content on emerging platforms (ie, the Web), the Company worked with such names as Dilbert, Peanuts and South Park, as well as the Madonna "Music" video for Shockwave.com.

Today, Smashing Ideas helps its clients envision, build and execute multi-screen content and application strategies and offerings. The Company utilizes such technologies as AIR, Drupal, Flash, Flash Lite, Objective C, Unity and Smartfox. From online, to the iPhone, to iTV, and whatever's next in social media, Smashing Ideas collaborates closely with its clients to bring successful digital products and campaigns to market. The Company's client list includes Cartoon Network, Disney, Energy Star, GE, Hasbro, Mattel, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Verizon Wireless and more.

The Company is led by Stephen Jackson, President and CEO. Steve joined Smashing Ideas in February 2005 having been active in the new media industry for over 12 years. He heads a management team with significant expertise in the fields of branded solutions, youth marketing, environmental marketing, online games, online advertising, mobile and devices, and UI and UX design. In addition to Steve Jackson, the board of directors includes:

• Merrill Brown, founder and principal, MMB Media LLC
• Evan Clarrissimeaux, chairman of the board and co-founder, Smashing Ideas
• Sandy Climan, president, Entertainment Media Ventures, Inc.
• Luis Aguilar Lemarroy, founder, Alacos
• Glenn Thomas, co-founder, Smashing Ideas
• Ben Yenter, co-founder, Smashing Ideas and general manager Smashing Ideas Portland

Smashing Ideas is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an office in Portland, Oregon focusing efforts on the growing energy efficiency market. Smashing Ideas also acquired Blue Sky North, a UK company specializing in mobile applications and content. The company employs 70 people. For more information, visit www.smashingideas.com or contact pr@smashingideas.com.