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CFM Interactive needs Interns!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:55:05 -0500

Our interactive group is looking for interns with basic experience in web development, programming, and design. You should have experience designing and building websites, specifically using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Knowledge of PHP or Flash is greatly appreciated.

This isn't about running errands or getting coffee, we offer real-world experience on active projects for clients here in the St. Louis area and around the country. So if you're looking to build your knowledge of design and development, this just might be the best place to start.

Email a resume and relevant work examples to interns@coolfiremedia.com. If you have a portfolio website or other materials online, please include links so we can take a look.

CFM Hits the Big Screen

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:16 -0500

CFM hit the big screen this week on multiple fronts at the St. Louis International Film Festival. We again created this year's trailer for the fest. Check it out.

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On a separate note, CFM provided production services for the George Clooney film "Up In The Air" and received a sweet credit in the end title crawl. Additionally, our own Alicia Wetstein, made a starring role in a pivotal scene with George Clooney and Sam Elliot!

CFM Interactive Designer John Vogl featured in OMG

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:11:07 -0400

CFM Interactive Designer John Vogl was recently featured in an article for OMG Posters. Check out the article here!

In The Middle

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:39:10 -0400

Brent recently finished a NASCAR Camping World Series racing spot for Jump Company. The sound design puts you right in the middle of the action....enjoy! Click here to listen.

CFM on Facebook & Twitter

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:02:18 -0400

Just when you thought we couldn't be cooler... Coolfire finally launches our Facebook and Twitter pages today. Yeah.. we know, we consult our clients on social media almost every day. Guess we figured it was time to follow our own advice. In all fairness though, who wants to go to a Facebook page that doesn't have anything worth looking at? Hope you'll agree it was worth the wait. Fan up or follow us at Twitter and Facebook today!

PRSA Coolfire Presentation

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:15:54 -0400

Click here to download today's PRSA presentation delivered by David Johnson & Josh Hogan.

Coolfire Media's Johnson and Hogan chosen to speak at PRSA May 19th

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:04:48 -0400

Integrating Digital Media Effectively. May 19th. Coolfire Media's David Johnson, vice president and producer, and Josh Hogan, director of interactive media, will demonstrate how PR professionals can capitalize on new trends in digital video. Hear how video is impacting podcasts, social networking, mobile, applications and other emerging media. Learn the right way and wrong way to execute digital media campaigns. Click here for more info.

Coolfire Media Launches Sensory Effects.com

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:34:09 -0400

Coolfire Media is excited to announce the newly architected, designed and developed St. Louis based Sensory Effects new website. SensoryEffects is a specialty food ingredient manufacturing company. You can check out the new website at www.sensoryeffects.com.

CFM Raps!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:19:56 -0400

DJ recently took the mic for an original music composition by Brent Johnson for the Seat Belt PSA (check it out here). Not to be out done, Brent then took the mic and composed his own track in conjunction with Adamson Advertising for Six Is a Serious Number(Click here to hear it). The two will go on tour in the coming months, with top billing still under discussion.

John Dames & Jason Stamp - Design Directors

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:19:24 -0400

An internationally recognized design directorial team, Dames and Stamp have dedicated themselves to bringing design to all mediums. From production, to motion design, to editorial, John and Jason bring with them a bevy of broadcast and interactive experience with clients such such as Gucci, Pontiac, Karl Lagerfeld, HP and Virgin Mobile to name a few. Check out their reel here. Check out the press release in Post Magazine here.

David Patrick Farmer - Research & Development

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:18:46 -0400

Also joining the Coolfire team is Dave Farmer or affectionately known as "Darf." Darf worked previously with Dames and Stamp on new technology and development. He will continue to work on projects with John and Jason as well as Coolfire’s Interactive team.

Alec Gleason - Sales / Account Manager

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:18:00 -0400

A young but seasoned veteran in sales, Alec brings a knack for spotting opportunity and problem solving mentality to the Coolfire Team. He will be reaching out to new market segments for Coolfire and managing new accounts that he develops. Please feel free to contact him at agelason@coolfiremedia.com.

Mike Rohlfing - Editor / Motion Graphics

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:17:39 -0400

Highly skilled in Final Cut Pro and After Effects, Mike offers another weapon to the already strong editorial and motion graphics arsenal. Mike has jumped in head first and tackled all challenges put in front of him thus far. Technically savvy, he also offers strong design and editorial skills.

Ashley Furniture goes Stop Motion!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:16:51 -0400

Hoffman Lewis and CFM teamed up to deliver several highly effective spots for Ashley furniture utilizing stop motion animation.

Coolfire works with STIHL USA on web architecture & designs

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:16:24 -0400

In partnership with Red Letter Communiations, Coolfire Media was privelaged to provide new web planning, architecture and design work for the forth coming re-design and re-launch of the STIHLUSA.com website.

Get Your Buckle On!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:14:46 -0400

The Seat Belt Dance was in full effect for this PSA produced by CFM in conjunction with Hughes Group. CFM handled all production/post and composed the original music track. Check it out here!

Army Motorsports

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:14:30 -0400

CFM recently produced several different videos for Momentum Chicago for their client The US Army. The videos featured Army sponsored NASCAR and NHRA drivers Ryan Newman and Tony Schumacher.

Six is A Serious Number

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:13:45 -0400

CFM and Adamson teamed up to create this :30 spot for On The Run. CFM handled all production/post and composed the original music track. Check it out here!

Coolfire Media Launches New 3D Interactive Maryville University Map

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:32:39 -0400

CFM recently launched Maryville University's new Interactive Campus map. 3D animation and Flash was used to deliver an engaging Interactive user experience. Check it out at... http://www.maryville.edu/about-campusmap.htm

The Ad Man Cometh

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:38:17 -0500

CFM's David Johnson was nominated for 2009's "Ad Man of the Year". Click here to watch the video, then afterwards go here to cast your vote.

Javelin Launched!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:57:46 -0500

CFM worked closely with Javelin to create a new brand identity, sales tools, sizzle video and website. Check out the new site at www.javelin-inc.com.

CFM Walks with Relay & Saatchi

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:56:13 -0500

Coolfire's Interactive gurus once again teamed up with Relay and Saatchi & Saatchi to develop the I Walk Because website. The site was designed to allow those who are walking to find a cure for MS to post videos and photos about who they are walking for. Great cause. Great site. Check it out at www.iwalkbecause.org.

CFM gives Vatterott/L'Ecole a New Look

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:54:32 -0500

Coolfire developed a new brand position and ad campaign for Vatterott College. Vatterott owns L'Ecole Culinaire Cooking Institute as well and new campaigns were developed for them. The spots were all shot on HD and highlighted potential students asking real questions about the schools. Questions were answered by actual instructors of Vatterott and L'Ecole. Spots are currently airing now across the country.

Coolfire Media Launches Sensory Effects.com

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:50:17 -0500

CFM is privelaged to announce the launch of St. Louis headquartered Sensory Effects new website. Coolfire worked directly with Sensory Effects to re-define, architect, design and develop a fully comprehensive web presence for the specialty food ingredient manufacturing company. Check it out here at www.sensoryeffects.com

Fergielicious!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:49:16 -0500

CFM produced a rockin' new brand video to announce the new Fergie Footwear line for client Brown Shoe. Video launched in December to rave reviews. Mike Kuhn cut to music by you know who.

Coolfire Wins 3 Emmys!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:06:00 -0400

Nominated in 4 categories, Coolfire Media brought home three Emmys this past Saturday! Coolfire's St. Louis Rams "I Believe" TV Campaign won the Emmy for Best TV Spot Campaign. CFM wrote, produced and directed the spots. Audio Engineer Brent Johnson was awarded for his overall Audio work and Kevin Johnson was awarded with an Emmy for his overall Editorial work.

Jim Border, Lead Interactive Developer

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:03:57 -0400

Jim is an all-around developer fluent in both front-end and back-end development languages and technologies. Jim rounds out Coolfire Media Interactive’s lead team by bringing an undeniable set of interface development tools, as well as a professional approach to production and production management. Jim works in concert with the rest of the CFM development team to design, code and execute quality interfaces and programs that meet the standards of our demanding clients.

We Make Babies, Too!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:18:10 -0400

These three gifts were delivered suspiciously close together. If one traces back roughly 9-12 months a pattern may emerge. We're not sayin. We're just sayin. What are we sayin? Adeline Anne Kuhn born May 8th to Annie and Mike "The Cutman" Kuhn. Judah's sister weighed in at 8 lbs 14 oz and measured 21.5 inches. Mason Ellis Sanderson, born June 13th to Jennifer Villapando and Eric "Kid Skills" Sanderson. Key stats: 8 lbs 5 oz, 22.5 inches. Aria Grace Johnson, born July 31st to Cherie and Brent "Sweet Music" Johnson. Ella's sister came into this world measuring at 8 lbs 6 oz and 21.5 inches.

Emmy Comes Knocking

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:27:43 -0400

Coolfire received 4 Emmy Nominations for 2008. Nods went to CFM's - St. Louis Rams "I Believe" : Television Campaign - St. Louis Film Festival : Animation Category - Kevin Johnson : Editor Composite Reel - Brent Johnson : Audio Composite Reel Winners announced October 4th, 2008.

Good Decisions

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:26:26 -0400

Coolfire Media worked with ad agency Advertising Savants and production company Bus 9, to create 2 30second PSA spots for the Department of Justice. Shot on 35mm utilizing a motion control rig, the shots seamlessly dolly through jail bars to reveal an inmate who has made a bad decision.

It's time to get RETROLICIOUS!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:25:28 -0400

It's that time of year again - The Annual Coolfire Fall Party. October 9th. This year we celebrate Retroliciousness. Live Breakdancers, old school video arcade games, and a very special guest at 9:30pm. RSVP at coolfiremedia.com/rsvp Dress: Think 80s

A day in the life

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:40:27 -0400

The new studio tour is online. Click here to take a look around.

Matt Johnson, Lead Interactive Developer

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:20:16 -0400

Matt has very strong abilities in both back end programming and front end flash animation and design. The whole enchilada...which is rare. He comes to us from his most recent assignment at the Post-Dispatch where he accomplished some pretty great interactive work. He earned degrees from the University of Kansas and Webster University in Industrial Design and Computer Programming, respectively. Additionally, Matt's got a lot of tools and likes to build stuff far outside the digital domain.

Pete Halliday, Production

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:00:29 -0400

Pete brings over 15 years experience in writing, producing & directing television programming, corporate communication tools, and commercials for both broadcast and web to his clientele. Pete has won numerous EMMYs, ADDYs and more than his share of poker pots, blackjack hands and $2 scratchers. Prior to Coolfire, Pete worked at Brainstorm Media in Columbus, OH and Petermann Advertising in the Florida Panhandle. Pete's nickname is "all good" because he delivers the goods, no matter how complicated the project or production.

Alicia Wetstein, Finance and Human Resources

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:50:45 -0400

Alicia joins the Coolfire gang from Relay, Inc., where she worked in client accounting for the past five years. At CFM, Alicia has helped flesh out the much needed arena of finance and HR. She is an amazing asset with her expertise in human resources and ability to make a variety of trains run on time.

Tim Breitbach, Director of Ideation Services

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:42:27 -0400

He is not quite new, but after a year we definitely figured out what he can do. Tim has a passion for storytelling and brand building through integrated content development, execution and delivery. His past experience as an agency founder and creative director in San Francisco make him the perfect fit. His career highlights include co-writing and co-producing Dopamine, a 2003 Sundance Award-Winner, being selected for FOX Television's New Voices program and creating documentary programming.

Explore? Define. Exploit!

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:51:26 -0400

Over the past 6 months we have been creating extremely successful Brand DNA work on behalf of our clients on both the corporate side and the agency side. This process was developed by Tim Breitbach, our Director of Ideation Services. He calls this process Explore? Define. Exploit! For more information regarding the process, pricing and exact deliverables, contact Tim at tbreitbach@coolfiremedia.com.