Seattle-based Creative Media Alliance is a full-service advertising and marketing agency. But even though we pride ourselves on the technological savvy needed to do great work in today's market, we know it is a human process at heart and we think you'll enjoy working with us. After all, the better we communicate, the more we understand, the better our relationship will be, and the better your results will be.
Our credo reflects our belief that every client should be treated with respect, no matter the size of the project or budget. We embrace open communication and commit ourselves to the highest levels of customer service. The keystone of our business will always be people, from our core team here at CMA to our extended alliance of business partners, to all of our valued clients.
And this isn't just marketing speak. Ask any of our happy clients and they'll tell you... when we say we're all about building relationships in the process of doing great work, we mean it.
PARTNER BIO — JAI SUH
As a Creative Director for brand marketing and advertising strategies, Jai's expertise is in brand storytelling through engaging video production, social media campaigns, and viral video channels. His enthusiastic clients have raved about his talent for taking their creative aspirations and turning them into innovative yet affordable realities. He knows how to bring options to the table that make an art director relax rather than sweat about complexity and cost. Jai's knowledge and technical savvy allows clients to focus on achieving their strategic, timeline, and financial goals rather than being distracted by technical details.
When he's not at CMA, Jai Suh enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, traveling, and being a new father to a beautiful girl named Poppy.
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PARTNER BIO — GARY HURLEY
Gary draws on two decades of communications and technology experience to oversee marketing and communications initiatives for a wide variety of clients. Prior to co-founding CMA, Gary held IT management positions at Immunex Corporation and Delrina Corporation, with responsibilities for communications and technology. Like Jai and Ryan, Gary wears many hats at CMA. Although he has a very strong IT background and loves finding great technology solutions for clients, he's also passionate about great design—whether it's websites, logos... or chicken coops.
Outside of CMA, Gary enjoys his summer cycling commute, winter snowboarding, and year-round dog wrangling with Eloise and Izzy (who double as office mascots). Gary lives in Ballard with his wife Kelley and hails from Dublin, Ireland, but good luck discerning an accent!
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PARTNER BIO — RYAN FANSLER
With over 10 years of design and marketing experience, Ryan really shines in most aspects of graphic design as well as front-end web design and static and dynamic CSS/HTML site construction. His technical know-how extends to open source CMS development, with systems like Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress, as well as with E-Commerce platforms such as XCART, osCommerce, and Magento. Along with his considerable technical expertise, Ryan's commitment to good design as a visual extension of a company's brand allows our team to develop cohesive programs connecting all areas of design and development from the ground up.
As a third generation Seattle native, Ryan enjoys all two of our seasons, and makes the most of each one, whether it be snowboarding in the Cascades or swimming in Puget Sound.
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Abby - Video Producer
Abby's Seattle video production experience includes directing large-scale live events and marketing campaigns for several world-renowned Northwest corporations. Beyond video production, her digital media expertise includes web development, marketing strategy, and launching the Xeko eco-adventure web environment.
Ahmed – Search Marketing Specialist
Ahmed is CMA's resident expert when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), keyword analysis, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. He understands search engine algorithms and how they can bring more traffic to your website. Ahmed is a self-proclaimed search marketing ninja! We're not arguing.
Beth - Video Producer
Beth is involved with each phase of CMA Seattle video production. Her background includes non-profit and arts management, as well as more than ten years in film and video. In her free time, Beth cooks for friends, enjoys Seattle art and music, and wonders what happened to Gary's Irish accent.
Cotton - Web Marketing Copywriter
Cotton creates engaging website content, social media copy, and video production descriptions for a multitude of CMA accounts. Originally from Pennsylvania, Cotton has lived in Seattle for over 15 years. He is an "amateur expert" on sports and rock'n roll, and an avid researcher of fine food and libation.
Jason - Web Developer
Jason has built multiple online businesses from scratch. His widespread expertise includes Intranets, Information Architecture, Database Design, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Interface Usability, payment processors and shopping carts. Jason is an invaluable resource, translating technology into client success.
Jim - Audio, Grip
A fourth-generation Seattle native, Jim has worked in video production since 1985. His responsibilities range from grip to editor to director, but his current work is primarily in location audio and gaffer services for corporate and commercial video production. In his spare time, Jim is a painter. Jim has no superpowers.
John - Director of Photography, Audio
John's many talents include fine arts photography, radio and audio production, video production, and visual art design and installation. Entrenched in both the art and commercial worlds, John's Seattle video production encompasses non-profits, community organizations, theaters, galleries, and museums.
Katie - Website Designer/Developer
Katie creates eye-catching web design, as well as CMS, e-commerce, email marketing, custom Facebook pages, graphic design, and branding. She is an integral part of the conceptual and technical aspects of CMA web marketing. Katie has a degree in fashion design and enjoys camping, golf, skiing, and video games.
Keri - Accounting
Keri has handled accounting and payroll for CMA since its inception. She is a native of the Pacific Northwest and shredded Mt. Baker for 20 years before family became her focus. Keri organized non-profit skateboard events for under-privileged kids and now she's dedicated to sustainable farming and cooking.
Lindsay - Video Editor
In her own words, Lindsay chops apart video and then beautifully re-arranges the pieces into a virtual heaven of sight and sound. While contemplating her arrangements, she spends a significant amount of time luring Gidget (Peter's dog) onto her desk. Outside of work, Lindsay cooks, dances ballet, and takes photos.
Mark - Video Editor
Besides video editing, Mark operates the camera for various Seattle video production projects. He is also CMA's staff photographer. Mark's personal photography covers urban decay and exploration, cityscapes, landscapes, and a recent obsession with pay phones. His commercial work includes portraits, real estate, and food.
Michael - Video Editor
Michael creates and edits video that engages, informs, and promotes. His passion for storytelling and attention to detail is evident in each project. When he's not editing video, he's continually honing his skills in After Effects. He is an avid gamer, the AV director for his church's high school youth group, and a new dad to his son, Asher.
Nacime - Camera
Nacime is a wonderfully efficient b-roll shooter for CMA Video Production. He captures interview subjects interacting in their professional environments. A Seattle native, Nacime enjoys good food, traveling, and gaming. A self-proclaimed board game geek, he continues to add to his ever-growing collection of games.
Peter - Senior Video Editor
As the senior member of CMA Seattle Video Production, Peter sees video marketing projects from start to finish, telling each story with seamless video editing, color-correct footage, and balanced audio. In his free time, Peter enjoys the gym, tanning, and laundry (aka "The GTL"). "The more laundry the better!"
Ray - Director of Photography
Ray directs diverse projects, including corporate, industrial, non-profit, and online video production. He also shoots large art installations and documentary films. He is a confident international traveler with a ready passport, a flexible nature, and a love of new experiences. At home, Ray spends time with his wife and daughter.
Robert - Sales Manager
Robert is CMA's brand advocate, conveying our creative vision and marketing expertise to a wide range of clients. Previously, he was general manager of a coffee roasting company and Internet sales manager for two car dealerships. Robert loves tennis, pool, and Halo. He is married with four children.
Ryan - Video Editor
Ryan's first love was cinematography. He grew up going to movies as much as possible. Later, that love, along with his love of music and writing, led Ryan to degrees in both Film and Video Production, as well as Creative Writing. Ryan's passion for stories and visual communication shows in his work for CMA.
Surina - Web Marketing Coordinator
Surina specializes in web marketing, social media marketing, and search marketing. Her web marketing responsibilities include design, development, research, and strategy. Even outside of work, Surina is a social media junkie. She also enjoys art and photography, and loves to travel, read, and spend time with her family.