Stephanie Otto • CEO / Principal
Stephanie Otto is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brainstorm Communications, Inc. Brainstorm Communications is a unique strategic design and branding company committed to developing innovative, compelling solutions across all media, while collaborating with our clients and providing the highest quality of service.
With unprecedented experience in content, technology and distribution platforms, Stephanie brings tremendous knowledge and strategic thinking to Brainstorm Communications and its clients. Over the years, Stephanie has lead design and development for numerous On Demand Services, Walled Gardens, Virtual Channels, Full Service Interactive Television platforms, enhanced programming, wireless, home networking solution and web based portals for companies including Cisco, Rogers, Showtime Networks, Home Box Office, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Hillcrest Labs, TiVo, DIRECTV, Time Warner, ABC, TV Guide, Sprint, Time Warner, Charter and others.
Brainstorm has received numerous awards for graphic design including 5 Emmy Awards; TiVo was the recipient for the 2006 Outstanding Achievement for Interactive Television, The 2004 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television for Showtime Interactive, the 1998 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design for the CBS Winter Olympics and 1994 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design for the CBS Winter Olympics, BDA Gold for TiVo Animated Open as well the numerous other Awards for both user interface and graphic design.
Prior to forming Brainstorm Communications, Stephanie was the Executive Director Media & Entertainment for FutureBrand Los Angeles (an Interpublic Group of Companies), a leading brand consultancy, where she was responsible for the global competency in integrated solutions and emerging media platforms.
In 1996 Stephanie was recruited to start the Interactive & Convergent Media Group for Pittard Sullivan, a global marketing communications company. As the Executive Vice President, she was responsible for the successful product launches and branding initiatives for major media and entertainment clients around the world.
Stephanie Otto is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brainstorm Communications, Inc. Brainstorm Communications is a unique strategic design and branding company committed to developing innovative, compelling solutions across all media, while collaborating with our clients and providing the highest quality of service.
With unprecedented experience in content, technology and distribution platforms, Stephanie brings tremendous knowledge and strategic thinking to Brainstorm Communications and its clients. Over the years, Stephanie has lead design and development for numerous On Demand Services, Walled Gardens, Virtual Channels, Full Service Interactive Television platforms, enhanced programming, wireless, home networking solution and web based portals for companies including Cisco, Rogers, Showtime Networks, Home Box Office, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Hillcrest Labs, TiVo, DIRECTV, Time Warner, ABC, TV Guide, Sprint, Time Warner, Charter and others.
Brainstorm has received numerous awards for graphic design including 5 Emmy Awards; TiVo was the recipient for the 2006 Outstanding Achievement for Interactive Television, The 2004 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television for Showtime Interactive, the 1998 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design for the CBS Winter Olympics and 1994 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design for the CBS Winter Olympics, BDA Gold for TiVo Animated Open as well the numerous other Awards for both user interface and graphic design.
Prior to forming Brainstorm Communications, Stephanie was the Executive Director Media & Entertainment for FutureBrand Los Angeles (an Interpublic Group of Companies), a leading brand consultancy, where she was responsible for the global competency in integrated solutions and emerging media platforms.
In 1996 Stephanie was recruited to start the Interactive & Convergent Media Group for Pittard Sullivan, a global marketing communications company. As the Executive Vice President, she was responsible for the successful product launches and branding initiatives for major media and entertainment clients around the world.
Michael Onaitis • Creative /
Principal
With over 15 years of award-winning broadcast design and specific expertise in information graphics, Michael brings a new level of innovation and creativity to his focus on emerging media platforms, including Interactive & Enhanced Television as well as broadband and narrow band platforms.
Over the past 12 years, Michael has specialized in developing cutting edge solutions. As a pioneer in Interactive Television, Michael was the lead information designer on such projects as Time Warner ‘s Full Service Network “Carousel”, Time Warner’s “Pegasus”, TiVo’s Personal Video Recording service, Intertainer’s Entertainment on Demand service, WebTV Networks Instant News, DIRECTV’s full service digital platform and others.
Michael has been touted for his expertise in complex information graphics and promotions On-Air, including the CBS Sports / Winter Olympics packages for 1992 in Albertville, 1994 in Lillehammer and 1998 in Nagano, Japan, in which he won 2 Emmy Awards and the Judges Choice and Gold awards from the Broadcast Design Association.
With over 15 years of award-winning broadcast design and specific expertise in information graphics, Michael brings a new level of innovation and creativity to his focus on emerging media platforms, including Interactive & Enhanced Television as well as broadband and narrow band platforms.
Over the past 12 years, Michael has specialized in developing cutting edge solutions. As a pioneer in Interactive Television, Michael was the lead information designer on such projects as Time Warner ‘s Full Service Network “Carousel”, Time Warner’s “Pegasus”, TiVo’s Personal Video Recording service, Intertainer’s Entertainment on Demand service, WebTV Networks Instant News, DIRECTV’s full service digital platform and others.
Michael has been touted for his expertise in complex information graphics and promotions On-Air, including the CBS Sports / Winter Olympics packages for 1992 in Albertville, 1994 in Lillehammer and 1998 in Nagano, Japan, in which he won 2 Emmy Awards and the Judges Choice and Gold awards from the Broadcast Design Association.
