shared a link
Pretty cool interactive music video.
http://bit.ly/KmrTdT-
About Us
ExpandTheRoom is a full-service, boutique creative agency, specializing in digital design and development, strategic thinking and most importantly, listening. Based in lower Manhattan, ETR has a decade of experience in the digital world and our vision has never wavered: clients are partners, and working together – clearly, quickly, simply – is the only way we know how to do business. Our team of experts excel in web and mobile design and development but more importantly, we're always on top of emerging trends and technologies (the ones you'll be asking us about tomorrow).
Our seasoned team of 25 passionate professionals have deployed a ton* of successful projects over the years. Being technology agnostic, our only allegiance is to architect the right solution for you. We have ideas. Lots of ideas. Anyone can "yes" you to death but we’ll always tell you what we think, so please don't be alarmed by the occasional "no" from us. In the end, we want what you want and that is whatever is right for your business and customers.
The idea of ExpandTheRoom was birthed almost a decade ago when co-owners Todd Doyle and James Cole met playing hockey. “Met” may not exactly be the right word. It was more of a collision, a check into the boards that jarred them both into a fast friendship and an eventual partnership. James and Todd were two individual driven forces that were destined to come together.
Todd has lived in the creative world since attending an invitation-only magnet arts high school in south Florida. After earning a BA of Fine Arts and a Masters in Digital Arts from the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art, he pioneered the digital department for one of Baltimore Maryland's top agencies, Planit Advertising. Then, New York seduced him and he found himself doing great work for multiple corporations including Universal Records and Warner Brothers Entertainment. That, however, wasn’t fulfilling enough and he decided to branch out on his own and quickly found success with a number of big name freelance clients.
James Cole always put business first. Growing up in Ohio taught him how to work hard. Going to college in Pennsylvania taught him how to work smarter. Living in New York taught him that you're dead if you don't combine the two. James first got to flex his entrepreneurial skills managing multiple rock bands in the 90's. He then got to stress his corporate muscles working for MP3.com, BMG Distribution, Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, GetMusic.com, RealNetworks and finished his corporate rounds as General Manager of Digital for the legendary brand, Rolling Stone.
One night after their weekly hockey game, Cole and Doyle went out for a beer. They talked about their experiences in the corporate world and found that they both shared a passion to do things better, to cut to the chase, to work smarter and be less wasteful, to listen to what was being said and to work hard. In other words, to try and be great. They also recognized that they are only ever as good as their team is. Cole and Doyle merged their forces together in 2007 and have never looked back. So far, so good.
*Equation assumes each project weighs appropriately 1 pound. Said another way, ETR has successfully completed 2,500+ projects over the years.
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The Team
James Cole
CEO and PartnerA big supporter of ocean conservation
"The most satisfying part of working at ETR is the team...ALL really good people who also happen to be extremely talented"
Todd Doyle
Creative Director and FounderLikes open water swimming, hockey and making his son smile
"It's an exciting time in the industry. Smaller agencies have the abilities and tools to service clients in ways that traditionally only large agencies could."
Stephen Rhodes
Tags sharks and tuna for scientific research"Let's join hands and take a leap into the vortex of digital revolution."
Rick Mendes
Upgraded to a digital notepad after realizing he was wasting too much paper doodling"It excites me to work in a industry whose tools strive to be transparent behind their execution and promote creative empowerment."
Adam Kurzawa
Family is listed in the Japanese-American phone book even though they're not Japanese"The convergence of the real-world and digital continually inspires me and I'm thrilled to be helping our partners take their ideas to the masses."
Ryan Ogden
Sold cell phones when the hottest feature was a color screen"It's amazing to be part of an industry where individuals share their knowledge so openly."
Matthew Brochstein
Loves paraprosdokians a little too much"This is a fascinating industry to work in because of the speed at which it advances and the potential for massive change in society."
Christopher Garvey
Graduated cooking school"Anyone can dream up an idea in this industry, but it's the collaboration between creative and technology that turn it into a real solution."
Ben Maer
Successfully travelled the oregon trail over one thousand timesIf debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in.
Melody Tran
Swim Instructor; Ex-Soap Opera StarIt's exciting to be a part of a rapidly evolving industry, but it's even more exciting to be a part of a team that is as passionate, innovative, and inspiring as the team at ETR.
David Frenson
Ally of burritos, enemy of mustard"Stoked to be part of an awesome team in an ever-expanding industry."
Zack Light
Eagerly anticipating the Indiana Hoosiers' return to basketball glory. It's coming..."I enjoy learning and building relationships, both of which make process and products better."
Lara Warman
My bike is my most trusted form of transportationI'm excited to be in an industry that encourages lifelong learning and innovation.
Akil Ash
"These are exciting times in business. Companies of all sizes depend on ETR to help reach their consumers in effective and innovative ways; something I'm delighted to be a part of."
Omar Otieku
Still reads comic books"One thing I really like about working at ETR is that we're always encouraged to learn and explore new skills."
Sam Broe
Left handed/right brained/ambidextrous with beer cans"As a small company, ETR gives my voice a soapbox and my ideas a conduit."
Stephen Ng
Peanuts are his kryptonite"It's easy to get pumped for a project when everyone’s firing away ideas and genuinely getting excited to make something great."
Greg Gilbert
Gamer and food enthusiast"The world has changed. These days, a small team of developers can make really big waves with just a good idea and a few bucks."
Justin Knowles
I have freckles that make a smiley faceThe internet ruined my teenage years.
Dan Colonna
Comic book enthusiast; doesn't let the Wookiee win"It's awesome working with people who constantly remind me that we're here to make quality stuff and have fun doing it."
Jason Meade
Purveyor of fermented ales and useless knowledge"The level of technical ingenuity and creativity at ETR is unmatched."
Matt Ceccarelli
Used to catch shoplifters for a living"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." - Confucius
Reid Hitt
Available for parties"ETR's designers deliver stunning and intuitive solutions that connect with audiences across every platform."
Beverly McGuire
Sings and plays the keyboard in Girls’ Night Out, a vocal ensemble"I love being exposed to so many wonderful challenges and learning something new every day."
Vanessa Fleming
Yogi, snowboarder, lover of cheese"ETR is awesome because I work with such a creative group of people and have fun doing it."
Ben Horowitz
Loves open-source software and puppies"ExpandTheRoom is an anagram for Manhood Expert."
Robert Johnson
Has travelled to 22 different countries"At ETR, you're encouraged to explore new technologies that interest you."
Chris Cipriano
Accidentally sprayed mace in his own eyes -- twice"Wait until you see how big we can make your logo!"
Jay Mullen
Plays a wicked diddle bo"The internet? Totally!"
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Our Space
ETR is located in lower Manhattan, a few steps away from the historic South Street Seaport and Pier 17. Easy to get to from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and New Jersey (we have team members from all of those places), ETR is nestled in the beating heart of the financial district where there’s a great mix of restaurants and shops, to say nothing of outdoor cafes and bars.
The Stream
A sneak peek into what's going on at the office.
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May 4
posted something
8-Bit Beauty: http://bit.ly/J4ZAO4
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May 4
posted something
Nice use of HTML5 here. Oh, and it involves comic books so...: http://bit.ly/K7eje5
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Apr 27
posted a video
A shop where you can play original Nintendo AND get a haircut at the same time?!? Retro Bobby is the man!
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Apr 27
shared a link
Click away: http://bit.ly/JMi34B
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Apr 25
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