No politics or Lebron James here (unless it’s about his newest marketing campaign, or the 30-foot tall Witness banner hanging Downtown). Only what we deem newsworthy in thunder::world: client successes, company softball victories or our record-breaking Pfaff Pflips scores.

::4.10.08
A Piece of Cleveland Web site launch
thunder::tech recently launched the Web site of A Piece Of Cleveland (APOC). APOC designs and constructs furniture using materials extracted from underused Cleveland buildings. Each product comes with a re-birth certificate detailing the history of the material source. thunder::tech’s new conference table (pictured) was recently installed by APOC.

thunder::tech completed Web design and development for apieceofcleveland.com.

::4.1.08
thunder::tech now hiring summer interns
Need a cool topic for next year’s “What I did over summer vacation” essay? Join the thunder::tech team. Right now we are accepting summer internship applications for entry-level graphic designers and web developer/programmers. To check out all the details of the positions and to upload your resume, click here or contact Kristin with any questions.

::3.10.08
thunder::tech listed Cleveland’s fourth largest marketing firm
thunder::tech’s growing staff earned the company the rank of fourth largest marketing firm in Cleveland by Crain’s Cleveland Business. In their March 3-9 edition, Crain’s listed Northeast Ohio agencies in order based on the number of full-time employees. thunder::tech has a staff of 20. To view Crain’s complete list, click here (page 35).

::3.3.08
thunder::tech's videos for GCP introduce new strategic plan

The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), one of the nation’s largest chambers of commerce, worked with thunder::tech to produce a series of eight videos to introduce sections of their innovative new strategic plan to board members and contributors.

Each video highlights GCP achievements and future plans in the areas of advocacy, economic inclusion, urban redevelopment, small business success and job creation.

The videos will be shown during their 2008 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Public Auditorium, Cleveland Convention Center, 500 Lakeside Ave.

::2.28.08
thunder::tech-produced videos featured at Gladiators game

As Cleveland sports fans get their first taste of the Arena Football League (AFL), they will enjoy the video production work of thunder::tech.

Two thunder::tech-produced videos highlighting the AFL’s Cleveland Gladiators will be shown on the scoreboard at Quicken Loans Arena during the Cleveland Gladiators’ opening game against the New York Dragons on Monday, March 3, 2008.

thunder::tech will continue to produce videos and commercials for the Gladiators throughout the season.

::2.22.08
pendant launch
thunder::tech is providing web development and design services in Texas. Dallas-based Pendant Health, LLC has received an extensive database system that will include e-commerce capabilities for the Web site www.pendanthealth.com. thunder::tech’s system will allow the company to maintain dental records, health records and pricing. Pendant Health offers reduced dental fees for patients and small business on dental services including cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics and gives access to discounts at local health-related retailers. thunder::tech also provided identity and branding services, creating the name, logo and visual standards for the company.

::2.6.08
social media
The Plain Dealer sought an opinion from thunder::tech's public relations team on the topic of using Facebook and other social media in marketing plans. The article appeared February 4 in the business section. thunder::tech offers services for social media including strategy, design and application development.

::1.22.08
Gladiators TV spot
Cleveland’s newest sports franchise, the Arena Football League’s Cleveland Gladiators chose thunder::tech for post-production work on their recently launched television advertising campaign. Former Cleveland Browns star and Gladiators co-owner Bernie Kosar filmed his segments in thunder::tech’s new production studio. The 30-second spots appear during local cable programming. To view it Click here, then click "Intermotimedia.

::12.11.07
Eradicate Interior Snow Puddles
A recent outbreak of interior snow puddles plagues the Northeast. Eradication efforts are in effect. Click here to read more: www.saynotosnowpuddles.com

::12.11.07
thunder::tech takes on two new clients
thunder::tech has been retained to strengthen the marketing efforts for two clients working in the residential construction industry.

Newhomestar, a Chicago-based sales and marketing company for home builders, will receive a web site, brand messaging and public relations support. Developer Scott Garson has requested branding and web services for redevelopment of the Victory Building, a 90-year-old office space, into 102 residential lofts.

::11.14.07
Developers qualify as Google Advertising Professionals
Two thunder::tech web developers, recently passed Google’s Advertising Professional Exam, giving them recognition as qualified Google AdWords individuals. With this qualification, the web team continues to offer expert consultation to strengthen a client’s search engine marketing (SEM) through pay per click tools for use in advertising and content development using Google systems.

::11.1.07
Design and web application tool for John Carroll University

thunder::tech has recently completed design and web work for John Carroll University’s Center for Service and Social Action, the Center for Career Services and the Entrepreneurs Association.

thunder::tech has developed a new web application for administrators at John Carroll University’s Center for Service and Social Action, to allow the department to create service activity records. The office connects students and staff to community service opportunities. The application includes a registration portal and will allow faculty and staff to view students’ application of service hours to their courses.

thunder::tech’s design team produced a brochure for the Center of Career Services to be used at career fairs, highlighting why John Carroll University students are exceptional candidates to hire. Our designers also created the Entrepreneurs Association Web site and a “Year In Review” report, highlighting membership growth and communication opportunities to build relationships between members, businesses and the community.

::10.11.07
thunder::tech’s new business wins
Three leading Cleveland organizations have chosen thunder::tech for their marketing needs.

thunder::tech will work with Providence House, a non-profit crisis nursery, to redevelop their Web site and other branded materials in preparation for a capital campaign to expand the nursery’s facilities.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA), a non-profit development corporation serving the Downtown district has chosen thunder::tech to produce a comprehensive media kit and assist the DCA with social media marketing, including the creation of a blog, an online forum and podcasts.

thunder::tech will also be designing a new logo and Web site for The Warehouse District, Cleveland’s first neighborhood and Downtown Cleveland’s oldest commercial center. The project coincides with plans for continued residential and commercial development in Cleveland’s entertainment hot spot.

::10.5.07
Fall 2007 issue of Cleveland City Living magazine available
In the market for a new condo, loft or town home in the heart of Downtown Cleveland? Check out Cleveland City Living's Fall 2007 Cleveland City Living Magazine that was designed by thunder::tech. The magazine lists properties for rent and for sale with insider tips on affordable Downtown Cleveland living, eating and entertainment. A hard copy of the magazine can be found at the Realty One office in the Warehouse District above the Cleveland Chophouse and Brewery.

::10.3.07
thunder::tech produces 25th anniversary video for MidTown Cleveland, Inc.
thunder::tech client, MidTown Cleveland, Inc., celebrated their 25th anniversary on September 27 with a block party at the Agora Theater. The night recognized a quarter-century of advocacy from the community development corporation serving MidTown, and celebrated future projects and developments. thunder::tech had the opportunity to interview more than 20 individuals who have been influential in shaping MidTown to create an anniversary video. Interviewees included past and present leaders from the Cleveland business, nonprofit and government communities. Check out what these people had to say about the neighborhood’s resurgence

::8.16.07
SmallBiz clip

thunder::tech’s healthy working environment was recognized in SmallBiz Magazine, a BusinessWeek publication, in their August/ September 2007 edition. Check out "Get Well Soon" by Amy Choi, a feature article about healthy workplaces that commended thunder::tech for stocking a kitchen with fresh fruit and permitting 20-minute naps during the day.

::8.16.07
The Plain Dealer on AsiaTown Marketing

The Plain Dealer's Robert Smith highlighted thunder::tech’s marketing and branding for AsiaTown in his column on August 10, specifically noting the neighborhood’s new logo. The logo combines symbolic elements from several Asian cultures. using bold red and yellow colors to form a bonsai tree made from the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

::7.26.07
AsiaTown Marketing

A group of area community development corporations has selected thunder::tech to develop a marketing brand for the nearby AsiaTown community. The nonprofits, including MidTown Cleveland, Inc., St Clair Superior Development Corporation and The Quadrangle Development Corporation, are combining to develop a brand identity, a Web site and a master plan for the near eastside Cleveland neighborhood in the 30s blocks from Payne to St. Clair avenues. The Web site is under construction at www.asiatowncleveland.com but the thunder::tech designed logo is displayed.

::7.24.07
New Web site launched

You are now viewing the new and improved thundertech.com. Please send us your feedback as you take a look around. Send us a note using the contact form, but keep in mind, if you really really don't like the new site, you might make someone cry.

::6.27.07
Midtown Cleveland Award

MidTown Cleveland, Inc. honored thunder::tech with a marketing award at the community development corporation’s annual meeting. The commemorative brick came as recognition for the range of services including digital, design and public relations which have helped strengthen and promote the MidTown brand. In the past year thunder::tech has worked with MidTown developing the 'Your Center is Here,' campaign which is best displayed in their 2006 annual report.

::5.29.07
C.A.S.H. Cleveland

The hottest deal in housing is with thunder::tech client Cleveland Action to Support Housing (C.A.S.H.). thunder::tech worked with C.A.S.H. to develop a thorough media kit and provided event planning support for a press conference announcing the Vacant House Purchase and Rehabilitation Program. C.A.S.H. offers borrowers loans as low as 3.0 percent to restore Cleveland homes. The press conference can be listened to courtesy of WTAM 1100 AM.

::5.2.07
Entrepeneurs Educational Conference

Register here for E-Marketing for Entrepreneurs taking place on May 4, a thunder::tech sponsored educational conference that will bring you up to speed on the latest in online marketing. The conference is Friday, May 4 at Corporate College East with sessions focusing on social media, email marketing, search engine marketing, content management systems and more.

::4.9.07
Cleveland City Living Magazine

Cleveland City Living turned to thunder::tech to produce the first edition of Cleveland City Living Magazine, a semi-annual publication that promotes the conveniences and amenities of Downtown living. If you are in the market for a Downtown residence, please browse the magazine for a wide selection of apartments, townhouses and condominiums in Cleveland.

::3.22.07
Web Association panel discussion

thunder::tech sponsors the Web Association panel discussion on March 26, "The Growing Impact of Social Media." The event will examine case studies in the evolving social media landscape and its effect on consumer relationships. The discussion will be led by George Nemeth of Brewed Fresh Daily, John Ettorre of Working With Words and Dan Hanson of Great Lakes Geek with Moderator Jim Kukral of ReveNews.

::3.5.07
The Avenue Disctrict at the HBA Awards

The Avenue District cleaned up at the Home Builders Associations of Greater Cleveland Choice Awards. The $250 million upscale housing project received awards for Best Direct Mail Piece and Best Web Site, both created by thunder::tech, and also received the Best Lifestyle Center Development and the Best Urban/Infill Development awards.

::2.28.07
Inside Business Award

thunder::tech received a much appreciated pat on the back from Inside Business magazine by being selected for the NEO Success Awards in the Emerging Companies category in the March 2007 magazine. The award highlights companies in Northeast Ohio who demonstrate three consecutive years of growth in terms of employees and revenue.

::2.8.07
thunder::tech flash games

Work is fun and games at thunder::tech with the release of two new online games. thunder::tech graphic design and web development teams worked together to create the perfect online destination for a quick office recess. Gaming is an innovative marketing channel for building brand awareness that uses fun to hold a user’s attention. Check out puzzle-style Pfaff Pflips made for sewing machine maker Pfaff USA and Resumé Bang Toss Hit Throw created for the new top-level domain .Jobs.

::1.2.07
thunder::tech growing in the new year

With 2007 already here, thunder::tech compiles its New Year’s resolutions. In 2007 thunder::tech resolves to continue growing our client list and helping our current clients grow further. To do this, we have been adding staff at a steady pace for the last 3 months in operations, design, data and publicity. We will continue to recruit the best in their field of marketing with our largest recruiting effort already underway in thunder::tech’s history. We also will expand our offices in MidTown to include the entire 4th floor (an additional 4,500 square feet) by summer. thunder::tech also resolves to be a pioneer in the marketing field with added services that include online advergames, podcasting, interactive video, blogger and expanded online media relations and event marketing services.