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    Sharp Analytics  42.v.1

    Sharp Analytics bridges the gap between on and offline data through the SharpView Marketing Analytics Platform. By integrating data from disparate sources, the Sharp Analytics Marketing platform provides a central “dashboard” view into all of your marketing programs that can be used to drive immediate decisions and – ultimately – ROI.  Sharp Analytics combines the advantages of Web-based software – including ease-of-implementation and use – with ongoing dedicated analytics services to help you understand and enhance your data. Our background in data integration and analytics gives us the expertise to take data that is messy and incomprehensible, and make it meaningful and actionable for you. We act as your guide, providing quality analysis of complex data and can help you focus on channel synergy, tracking your competition and forecasting for improved performance.

    “Ned brought insights and experience in our market space that helped us better position and grow our business.”

    -Chuck Sharp, CEO

    Sharp Analytics, Inc. – Salt Lake City, Utah
    www.sharpanalytics.com

    Acquired by iCrossing, Inc. in February 2007

    New Media Gateway  42.v.2

    New Media Gateway is a leading provider of on-demand marketing software and interactive marketing services to Convention Visitors Bureau’s and Convention Centers. The company’s suite of solutions is used by the largest and most sophisticated destination marketing organizations in North America and provides the broadest range of web-based tools and services available. NMG has been the leaders in bringing the latest technology innovations to this market including the first SaaS offering, integrated content management and CRM solution, and mobile apps solution.

    “Stringham is an incredible deal maker. He came up with a creative, win-win deal structure, helped management and owners on both sides to see why it made sense and delivered an outcome that everyone is extremely pleased with.”

    -Tim Storer, CEO

    New Media Gateway, Inc. – Dallas, Texas
    www.newmediagateway.com

    Acquired by Simpleveiw, Inc. in July 2010

    Pride Media Group  42.v.3

    Pride Media Group brings deep experience in online marketing combined with proven technology expertise in cloud computing to build powerful applications for its customers. Pride partners with customers to provide insight on the business opportunities the cloud can bring to their business and then helps turn those opportunities into reality.

    Pride Media Group, LLC – Phoenix, AZ
    www.pride-media.com

    TransitionWorks Software  42.v.4

    TransitionWorks Software is dedicated to helping our customers improve efficiencies and simplify business processes. Since product inception in 1997, our TransitionWorks Software organization has accomplished this goal by iteratively developing, delivering and supporting a set of solutions that help manufacturing/distribution companies simplify and automate key supply chain processes using many forms of Automated Indentification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies including RFID, barcodes, sensor technology, and PLC’s. With proven, successful implementations world-wide, TransitionWorks’ premier solutions are the system of choice for many leading companies around the world.

    “These guys know what it takes to operate and grow a real business. They’ve done it many times before and they are working with us to do it here. I like how they roll up their selves and work along-side us when that’s what needs doing.”

    -Debbie Shropshire, Head of Operations

    TransitionWorks, LLC – Greensboro, North Carolina
    www.transitionworkssoftware.com

    Marketing FX  42.v.5

    Marketingfx provides direct marketers the leading services for producing and delivering print, optical, direct, and promotional products for their marketing efforts.  Using its Virtual Warehouse software and supply relationships, Marketingfx brings efficiency and speed to executing direct marketing campaigns.

    Marketing FX, LLC. – Dallas, Texas
    www.marketingfx.com

    Distribion  42.v.6

    Distribion provides organizations with simplified and centralized control over brand management, compliance standards and campaign development.  Our online system is permission-based; empowering local offices with the ability to customize campaigns and collateral within corporate standards.  Campaigns are easily produced, deployed and tracked across marketing channels, eliminating the need for disconnected single-function solutions.

    “Stringham and I founded this business together. I couldn’t have done it without his strategic insight, experience and relationships. We work together to guide the business and adjust our direction every week.”

    -Tim Storer, CEO

    Distribion – Dallas, Texas
    www.distribion.com

    eShoppes  42.v.7

    Founded in 2005, eShoppes is a new brand of internet retailer, selling its products through a collection of small, category-based websites. eShoppes leverages the growing power of the search engines to draw and retain customers. The company sells products ranging from furniture and home décor to outdoor living and sports. Combining an unbeatable product selection with an effortless shopping experience, eShoppes brings back the old-fashioned specialty store in a new online marketplace.

    “Partners show their true colors when things get tough and that is when 42v really stood by us. They worked with us and gave us every chance we needed even when it was our forecast that wasn’t met. These guys are entrepreneurs and dreamers just like us but they also know how to make sure those dreams don’t die and make sure we keep our feet on the ground.”

    -Spencer Wardrop, General Manager

    eShoppes – Salt Lake City, Utah
    www.eshoppes.com

    White Label Marketing  42.v.8

    White Label Marketing helps mid-sized businesses fully exploit the benefits of online marketing. We start by assessing our customer’s market and how their competitors are succeeding online. Our experts then develop and execute a mult-channel, online marketing program designed specifically for that customer to win in their markets.  We have experience in search, media, social, mobile, web and affiliate marketing and pride ourselves on knowing how to get results.

    “42v not only helped us create an exciting new model and strategy for our business but then they worked side-by-side to win customers and prove it worked. Our business is now growing and fun to be part of.”

    -Troy Wardrop, VP

    White Label Marketing – Salt Lake City, Utah
    www.whitelabelmarketing.com

    Vertical Nerve  42.v.9

    Vertical Nerve provides online marketers in mid-sized businesses the ability to target and attract more customers, create more meaningful interactions and build integrated experiences across web, micro-site, search, social and mobile channels. Using the company’s proven SaaS base software tools and analytics, Vertical Nerve distinguishes itself from typical interactive agencies by delivering measurable results for its customers.

    Vertical Nerve, Inc. – Dallas, Texas
    www.verticalnerve.com

    SimpleView  42.v.10

    Since 1991, simpleview has helped destination marketing organizations get the most out of technology, the web and interactive marketing. In fact, having worked with more than 125 DMOs of all sizes across North America, we offer more expertise, staying power and proven success than any other company in our field. And while several companies today offer services to DMOs, three key points separate us from our competition: DMO FOCUS: By focusing exclusively on travel and tourism, we’ve gained a deeper understanding of the challenges DMOs face. Our CMS and CRM technologies are tailor-made for DMOs, not adapted from tools for other industries or one-size-fits-all systems. THE MOST AND BEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: Beyond technology, we offer top-quality creative, exclusive partner integrations, marketing services and more. We understand SEO and social media as well as we know which reports and metrics best demonstrate DMO value. STRATEGY + EXECUTION: We are the only company in destination marketing that can function as a full partner to DMOs, delivering both master planning for long-range goals plus the full capabilities to realize the vision we help create.

    “Ned has brought valuable experience and relationships to our business. His personal experience operating, growing and financing businesses like ours brings us valuable insights and his relationships in the industry have opened doors and helped us pursue our strategy more effectively.”

    -Ryan George, CEO

    Simpleview, Inc. – Tucson, AZ
    www.simpleviewinc.com