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The New York Times

22 Apr 2009

PBS Brings Bugs, Presidents and Soufflés to the Web

Saul Hansell

The New York Times

PR Week

08 Mar 2010

Too Perfect to Fail

Dean Crutchfield

Method Awarded Merit and Notable Awards in 2010 Rebrand 100

26 Feb 2010

The REBRAND 100® Global Awards showcase brand transformations. Method's work for Cinereach and HCTV has received top honors.

Dow Jones Newswire

09 Feb 2010

Comcast Plans Makeover to Improve Its Image with Consumers

Nat Worden

Advertising Age

01 Feb 2010

Toyota Sends in Jim Lentz for Cross-Media Damage Control

Rich Thomaselli

Adweek

26 Jan 2010

A Brand by Any Other Name...

Dean Crutchfield

John Gilles to Speak at OTT Conference

29 Jan 2010

Launching Method's 10x10 series, John Gilles, VP of Engagement, will join a star-studded speaker roster at the upcoming OTT Conference.

Brandweek

03 Nov 2009

Missing Customers Lately? Try Getting Back to Basics

Dean Crutchfield

Advertising Age

24 Nov 2009

Is AOL Perfuming the Pig or Moving the Needle?

Dean Crutchfield

USA Today

14 Oct 2009

Advice Search Engines Use Your Friends To Provide Better Results

Jon Swartz

The Wall Street Journal

14 Sep 2009

The Wall Street Journal 2009 Technology Innovation Awards

Michael Totty

Comedy Central’s Joke of the Day iPhone App Launches

17 Jul 2009

Comedy Central's latest brand extension – an iPhone app designed and developed by Method – brings the entire jokes catalog directly to your iPhone.

Redesign:Related

01 Jun 2009

Food2.com Launches as a Welcome Addition to the Food Network Family

Design Week

07 May 2009

Inspired

Robin Richmond

John Gilles to Present "Leaving the Game"

01 May 2009

Three case studies from the AFI Digital Content Lab will be discussed on May 7 in Menlo Park, CA as part of the SDForum's Mobile SIG: Innovative Content Models.

Food2 Launches

27 Apr 2009

Food2 brings an irreverent and fresh angle to all things food and drink related. The site features the inside scoop on food trends, cocktail culture, and entertaining.

The Wall Street Journal

22 Apr 2009

PBS Expands Online Video Offerings

Andrew LaVallee

Los Angeles Times

22 Apr 2009

Watch PBS Online? You Can If You Visit Its New Video Portal

David Samo

The Huffington Post

04 Mar 2009

5 Companies That Are Re-Inventing Media

Steve Rosenbaum

TV of Tomorrow Brand System Awarded ReBrand 100 Merit

03 Mar 2009

Method's comprehensive rebrand effort for TV of Tomorrow has been selected for inclusion in ReBrand 100.

Cortez, the Melody Maker

03 Feb 2009

Method designer Tomi Lahdesmaki has a new title: toy designer. His creation, Cortez the Melody Maker, is the latest in an impressive line of vinyl figures from BIC Plastics.

The New York Times

25 Jan 2009

Confessions of a TED Addict

Virginia Heffernan

Welcome Dore Hainer, Chief Financial Officer

22 Jan 2009

Dore Hainer is an accomplished, results-driven CFO with experience directing emerging and established high-growth businesses for over 15 years.

John Gilles to Speak at Bay Area Women in Film & Media Event

14 Jan 2009

Interactive TV: What is it?

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Location : San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking

Method at CES

07 Jan 2009

Several of Method's key team members will be in attendance at CES this week in support of many of our clients: boxee, Sun Microsystems, Plantronics, GlideTV, and more.

TechNow

29 Dec 2008

Machinima

Scott McGrew

JavaFX 1.0 Launches

05 Dec 2008

To support the launch of JavaFX 1.0, Sun's developer platform for Rich Internet Applications and consumer devices, Method developed a new web presence: www.javafx.com.

The New York Observer

25 Nov 2008

It's Living Room 2.0

Gillian Reagan

Method Sweeps the Pixel Awards

03 Nov 2008

Award Winners:
Agency Category: method.com
Art Category: gensler.com
TV Category: fancast.com

"Leaving the Game" Recognized for Best Technical Achievement

03 Nov 2008

"Leaving the Game," produced by Method's VP, Media & Entertainment John Gilles, has won the Best Technical Achievement Award in the 2008 Machinima Filmfest.

Appletell

21 Oct 2008

Boxee Named "America's Next Top Gadget"

Jake Gaecke

boxee Takes Top Prize at CEA's i-Stage

21 Oct 2008

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that boxee took top honors at the i-Stage Competition.

Organic Motion Wins Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Innovator Award

14 Oct 2008

Popular Mechanics has recognized Andrew Tschesnok and Jonathan Rand as “Breakthrough Innovators” at the fourth annual Breakthrough Technology Awards.

Claus Nehmzow and CIGNA's Peter Mills to Speak at Virtual Worlds London

14 Oct 2008

Method's GM, International, Claus Nehmzow, will join CIGNA's Chief Health Officer Peter Mills at Virtual Worlds London, October 20-21, 2008.

Current

14 Oct 2008

Viewers Will Flip Through Shows Stacked in Online Video Jukebox

Katy June-Friesen and Steve Behrens

Context Response

08 Oct 2008

Design in a Downturn

Blu-ray™ Technology Gets Connected: Creative Possibilities for BD-Live

09 Oct 2008

Join us on October 15th at Pixar for an inside look into the best connected content and opportunities for creators and developers, moderated by VP John Gilles.

2008 Machinima Filmfest Nominees Announced

04 Oct 2008

"Leaving the Game," produced by Method's VP of Media & Entertainment John Gilles, has received a nomination for Technical Achievement.

Fancast.com Store Launches

02 Oct 2008

Fancast.com, a Method-designed website, has launched the Fancast Store. Featuring thousands of movies and TV shows, all Fancast Store videos play on any PC, anytime.

Method Receives 4 Nominations for the Pixel Awards

24 Sep 2008

Agency Category: method.com
Art Category: gensler.com
Experimental Category: ted.com
TV Category: fancast.com

TED.com Wins OMMA Award for Video Sharing

22 Sep 2008

The OMMA Awards celebrate the year's most innovative and brilliant online advertising creative, campaigns, and websites.

boxee Selected as a Finalist for CEA's I-Stage Competition

16 Sep 2008

boxee, a Method Ventures client, has been selected as a finalist at CEA’s i-stage competition, which will be held October 20, 2008 in Las Vegas.

Communication Arts

02 Sep 2008

TED.com: Ideas Worth Spreading

Steven Spieczny and Claus Nehmzow to Speak at Virtual Worlds Expo 2008

02 Sep 2008

Method's CMO and GM, International will join CIGNA's Chief Health Officer Peter Mills at Virtual Worlds Expo 2008 to discuss how virtual worlds can be leveraged to improve health.

HOW Magazine

01 Sep 2008

Rock Your Website

Lisa Baggerman Hazen

Health Plan Week

28 Aug 2008

Presence in Virtual Worlds Could Help Health Plans Achieve Real-World Behavior Change

Design Week

31 Jul 2008

Yes, Design Really Can Play a Role in Changing the World

Lynda Relph-Knight

The Wall Street Journal

24 Jul 2008

Feeding Your TV With Video From the Computer or Web

Christopher Lawton

Dow Jones VentureWire

15 Jul 2008

Method Develops Brand Strategy For Start-Ups

Ty McMahan

Healthcare IT News

01 Jul 2008

Cigna Rolls Out Virtual World Program Pilot for Healthcare

Molly Merrill

Dusan Writer's Metaverse

03 Jul 2008

Cigna Launches Virtual World Healthcare Platform

The Guardian

30 Jun 2008

Confounded by Choice

Sean Hargrave

Boxee Announces Alpha Launch

12 Jun 2008

Boxee, a Method Ventures client, has announced the alpha launch of the Boxee service, the first platform to bring the XMBC platform to the masses.

Method Sweeps Web Visionary Awards

28 May 2008

The Web Visionary awards celebrate the finest in web achievement. Method is pleased to announce two first place awards in the competition's inaugural year.

How Design Conference 2008

20 May 2008

Interface Innovation

Kevin Farnham

VP M&E Speaking at Future TV Show 2008

12 May 2008

John Gilles is speaking at the Future TV Show in Monaco, where broadcasters, telcos, and operators will meet content producers to discuss opportunities in media convergence.

TED.com Wins 3 Webby Awards

06 May 2008

TED.com has been awarded Webbies in 3 categories:
- Best Navigation/Structure
- Best Visual Design - Function
- Podcasts

The Guardian

06 May 2008

In Praise of ... TED

The Guardian: Netbytes

28 Apr 2008

Everybody Loves TED

Jack Schofield

Move / Silverlight iTV Experience Debuts at NAB Show

22 Apr 2008

Move Networks recently engaged Method to create an interactive experience to illustrate the integration of Move’s HDTV technology with Microsoft’s Silverlight.

Method Hires Virtual World Expert Claus Nehmzow to Drive International Expansion Via New London Office

22 Apr 2008

Method is pleased to announce the appointment of Claus Nehmzow as General Manager, International. Nehmzow will oversee Method's new London office.

Private investors Acquire Firm and Assume Key Leadership Roles

04 Feb 2008

Method today announced the appointment of Robbie Vann-Adibe and Al Aguirre as Co-Chief Executive Officers.

Showtime Interactive

23 Apr 2007

For the 2007 launch of Microsoft Windows Vista, Method has partnered with Showtime Networks to create "Showtime Interactive."

Ideas Worth Spreading: Ted.com Launches

09 Apr 2007

The redesigned Ted.com, launched today, showcases the extraordinary talks that have made the conference famous.

Method Expands

19 Feb 2007

Method is pleased to welcome two senior members to our San Francisco team. Michael Gregor joins as Director of Technology, and Chris Schmidt as Senior Strategist.

Method Receives Unprecedented Recognition for Work

22 Dec 2006

Method experienced a dramatic increase in awards and recognition in 2006.

Method to Speak at Macworld 2006

12 Jan 2006

Method CEO Kevin Farnham and COO David Lipkin take to the Macworld stage to present "Interface Design Innovation: Building Brands and Profitability."

Trussardi Hires Method for Web Site Redesign

27 Nov 2006

Leading Italian luxury brand Trussardi recently contracted with Method for a redesign of their web site.

Method Participates in Successful AIGA Gain Conference

06 Nov 2006

Method CEO Kevin Farnham and Autodesk's Senior Director of Brand Services Shane Brentham united to discuss brand as a strategic process at the late-October event.

CEO Farnham Juror for Communication Arts Awards

16 Oct 2006

Kevin Farnham recently served as a judge for Communication Arts magazine's 12th annual Interactive Design Competition.

Method-Branded Pinger Messaging Interface Launched

18 Sep 2006

Pinger, a unique messaging service start-up, has launched a beta version of their new technology offering.

SFMOMA's ArtThink Web Site Debuts

14 Sep 2006

Over the past two years, Method has enhanced and expanded SFMOMA's Making Sense of Modern Art program to in-museum kiosks and an extensive "Curriculum" web site.

Visions

01 Sep 2006

How the Right User Interface Can Enhance Success in the Development of Electronic Devices

Matt Barthelemy

VP of Strategy Matt Barthelemy to Speak at PDMA 2006 Conference

21 Aug 2006

Method's Vice President of Business Strategy Matt Barthelemy will speak at the PDMA 2006 Conference in Atlanta this October.

Method Makes It Easier to Navigate the World on Lonelyplanet.com

14 Aug 2006

Method recently delivered a redesigned World Guide navigation system for LonelyPlanet.com's next generation web site.

Method Creates Identity System for New Motion Capture Technology

31 Jul 2006

Mova, a San Francisco-based motion-capture studio, today launched the new Contour Reality Capture System.

Method CEO and Autodesk's Shane Brentham to Speak at AIGA Gain

17 Jul 2006

Method CEO Kevin Farnham and Autodesk's Senior Director of Brand Services Shane Brentham will speak at the prestigious AIGA Gain Conference.

Autodesk Brand System Selected for ReBrand 100 Awards

01 Jun 2006

Method's comprehensive rebrand effort for Autodesk has been selected for inclusion in ReBrand 100.

Method Creates Brand Identity and Interface Designs for Promptu

01 May 2006

Method recently conceived and produced a new brand identity, television and phone interface designs, and launch materials for Promptu.

San Francisco International Film Festival Brand System Debuts

20 Apr 2006

The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF), the longest-running film festival in the Americas, opens today, April 20, 2006.

Washington Post

01 Mar 2006

A Curate-Your-Own Museum Web Site

Linda Hales

Business Week Online

01 Mar 2006

Nussbaum on Design

Bruce Nussbaum

Farnham to Speak at BusinessWeek Conference

28 Feb 2006

CEO Kevin Farnham will participate in Design 2.0: Discussions on Design Strategy & Innovation, a conference produced by Core77, in association with BusinessWeek.

Method Executives Speak at Apple Store

18 Jan 2006

Method CEO Kevin Farnham, Managing Director Patrick Newbery, and VP of Strategic Business Relations Matt Barthelemy will participate in AIGA's "Why Good...

San Francisco Business Times

01 Nov 2005

Entrepreneur Profile: Kevin Farnham

Lauren Pederson

Icograda

01 Nov 2005

Method Designs Kiosk for SFMOMA

Communication Arts Interactive Annual 11: Information

03 Oct 2005

SFMOMA Kiosk Interface

Jeffrey Veen

Dexigner

01 Sep 2005

SFMOMA Kiosk Interface System

Communications Arts Design Interact

01 Jul 2002

Profile: Method

Sam McMillan

Adobe Master Class: Web Site Redesign

31 Mar 2002

The Rearchitecture of TRIP.com

Darcy DiNucci

Business Week

03 Apr 2001

Foreign Aid

Karen Cheney

Darwin Magazine

01 Mar 2001

Creative Tension

Cheryl Bentsen

Clickz.com

01 Sep 2000

Challenges in Web Development: David Versus Goliath

Mike Knowlton

Business 2.0 Magazine

01 Aug 2000

Newbies

Carol Pickering and Kim Girard

72-dpi

30 Jun 2000

Vanquishing Conservative Metaphors

Thomas Noller

72-dpi

27 Mar 2000

Web Design: New Media - Old Mediocracy

Alex Baumgardt

Adobe.com

15 Jan 2000

Madness for Method

Joe Shepter

The Industry Standard Magazine

01 Nov 1999

The Young and the Restless

Diane Anderson

Digitalthread.com

01 Nov 1999

The Hot List