Stephanie Otto
CEO / Principal
Brainstorm Communications, Inc.
BIO
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 Showtime Networks, HBO, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Cisco, Hillcrest Labs, TiVo, DIRECTV, nCUBE, SeaChange, Time Warner, ABC, MagRack, TV Guide, Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Full Audio, Marlboro, Kia Motors, and others.
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.
Brainstorm has received numerous awards for graphic design including 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 as well the numerous other Awards for both user interface and graphic design.
Stephanie has been involved in the industry to help propel interactive television with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America and the American Film Institute.
