Smith (advertising agency)

[1] As of November 2012 Smith employs over 300 people in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Atlanta, Ottawa-Gatineau and Toronto.

[3][4] SMITH's clients include Microsoft, Cisco, Motorola, Nestle, Sam’s Club, Xerox and MasterCard.

In 2006 the company took a minor investment from regional fund Westriver Capital to cover acquisition costs and expansion.

Recent award recognitions include: 2013 Communicator Awards of Excellence, Gold Statuettes (x5) for their work on: Microsoft Windows 8 PC Selector (interactive multimedia - direct marketing; Xerox ColorQube Launch Video (film/video -use of graphics and use of visual effects); Top Golf (brand refresh (corporate identity - photography and identity manual/style guide)[7] 2013 Communicator Awards of Distinction, Silver Statuettes (x5) for their work on: Microsoft Windows 8 PC Selector (online communicator advertising and marketing - rich media B2C); Xerox ColorQube launch video (film/video - art direction); Top Golf brand refresh (corporate identity - design); Itron campaign (online advertising and marketing - rich media B2B); Amtrak for android (mobile apps - travel)[7] Multiple Web awards from Adobe Showcase,[8] Interactive Media Awards, W3 [9] and the Webby Awards.

[10] Recognitions for SMITH's earlier work and growth include being noted as an Inc. 500 Company in 2005,[11] 2006[12] and 2007;[13] being recognized as the 30th fastest growing company in Washington State in 2007,[14] and noted as one of the 65 best places to work in Washington State in 2007, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.