
Big Ideas Made Simple
IB5k is a worldwide network
of civically-minded media, design,
and software gurus.
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OUR 7 PRINCIPLES
- Simplify where possible
- Enlighten what is dark
- Awaken the best creative minds
- Partner with good people
- Do more with less
- Solve big problems
- Seek truth
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OUR NETWORK
Clients and Partners
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Capabilities
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WEB & MOBILE
Our NYC based development team builds bespoke, visually stunning, scalable native and web based apps. IB5k has a superb track record of designing and building sites, applications, and services for a wide range of clients.
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EXPERIENTIAL
IB5k designs and develops new interactive installations. Our work inspires connections through elegant digital interventions in physical spaces.
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SHORT FORM DOCUMENTARIES
We specialize in producing beautiful short form documentaries. Our clients have true stories begging to be told. The internet is the perfect platform for these short bursts of real human experience.
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ANIMATION
Because options are limitless, animations are some of the most complex to produce. We can turn the most elaborate ideas into reality.
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BRANDED
We start with the creative vision, then add brand participation to maintain artistic vision, and ensure that our clients get real value for their money.
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ORIGINAL CONTENT
Reaching #4 on Comscore’s YouTube partner ratings, Schmooru produces original series out of IB5k’s vast creative network.
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NETWORKED VIDEO PRODUCTION
We’ve been working in online video since it was invented. No one has more experience in this unique space than we do.
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Press
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IB5K WINS NON PARTISAN
INNOVATOR AWARD
All demonstrate a visionary approach to the future of digital politics and advocacy...
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IB5K'S CORRELATE SELECTED AS A FINALIST AT SXSW'S INTERACTIVE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Correlate, IB5k's flagship analytics platform, was selected as a finalist among hundreds in the 4th annual SXSW Accelerator...
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DAN BECKMANN AND TOM HALLARAN'S PLAN TO BRING BIG DATA TO BIG GOVERNMENT
If your elected officials suddenly seem less clueless, you might thank Beckmann and Hallaran, creators of Congressional analytics dashboard...
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DITCHING POLITICS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IB5k featured in a WSJ article highlighting former staffers from the 2008 Obama campaign’s new media team...
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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS MICROFINANCE IN REBUILDING HAITI
IB5k works with MasterCard Foundation to promote the role of microfinance in rebuilding Haiti...
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FDA TO SPEND UP TO $182,000 ON SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL TO SHAPE, MONITOR COMMUNICATIONS
The U.S. FDA awards IB5k a contract for Correlate media monitoring services...
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DAN BECKMANN: PROOF OF INTELLIGENT LIFE ON YOUTUBE
Dan Beckmann on YouTube's coming of age...
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THEY WANTED TO SAVE MEDIA, THEY MADE SCHMOORU, THE TV UN-NETWORK FOR THE INTERNET
Good profiles Schmooru, IB5k’s community of creative producers...
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Jobs
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Full-Stack Developer
IB5k is seeking a talented and enthusiastic full-stack developer to join our team.
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