August 24th, 2010
by Julia MacCracken

For the third consecutive year, Projectline Services, Inc. has earned a place on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

For more than thirty years, the Inc. list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of America’s top entrepreneurs. The 2010 list, in particular, speaks to the creativity and resilience of businesses who have continued to grow in a down economy.

Projectline owners David Jones, Mike Kichline, and Anika Lehde are proud to celebrate the company’s ongoing year over year growth. “Our Business Intelligence and Marketing Operations divisions have really been thriving this year,” says President Mike Kichline. “We’re excited that we’ve been able to maintain success in our Customer Engagement Marketing and Consulting Services divisions while expanding these newer arms of our business,” adds Vice President Anika Lehde.

David Jones contributes: “It’s great to see how we’ve maintained a steady growth curve in a down economy. Our expectations for the next year are even loftier and we are excited about the new clients we have taken on.”

Jones, Kichline, and Lehde also continue to closely monitor the overall health of their business, keeping a constant eye on the wellbeing, success, and happiness of their team. “It’s so great to be able to put this award on the wall next to our Best Workplaces awards,” says Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill. “Not only are our employees happy, they’re productive, their clients are happy, and they’re helping this company grow.”

Microsoft SharePoint Senior Product Manager and Projectline client Mitch Gatchalian echoes this sentiment. “Our programs have consistently been enhanced by the professionalism of our partners at Projectline. Their commitment to their customers’ success has really shined through over the past years. Congratulations to the Projectline team for this well-earned achievement.”

Founded in 1979, Inc. magazine delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

For questions or press inquiries, please contact Julia MacCracken.

June 21st, 2010
by Julia MacCracken

Projectline is proud to be selected as a finalist in Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2010 Washington’s Best Workplaces program.

Based on employee feedback about company leadership, work/life balance, benefits offerings, and more, the award is a true indication that the spirit and vitality of Projectline’s culture has remained even as the company has grown.

“This is really a huge honor,” says Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill. “It’s my first year here at Projectline, and the amount of openness and camaraderie I’ve seen is pretty exceptional. It’s awesome to know that our team feels valued and supported.”

The Puget Sound Business Journal will announce and celebrate each of the list’s finalists at a ceremony on August 12th.

March 15th, 2010
by Corey Mahoney

Projectline is excited to announce that it is relocating its Eastside branch to the modern Symetra Building, which is closer to the heart of Bellevue’s downtown business district than the current Key Center space. Located on the twentieth floor, the office boasts great views of Seattle and Lake Washington. The new space will house the 20 members of Projectline’s Eastside team, with plenty of desks to accommodate new employees as the team expands. The spacious office also provides additional conference areas and extra seating for other Projectliners who feel like dropping in for the day.

“We’ve really made our current office our own, and we’ve loved working here,” says Bellevue Office Lead Eric Foster. “But, we’ve outgrown our space, and we’re looking forward to having a little more room to stretch out.”

The new Bellevue office is scheduled to open the first week of April. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and check out the new digs!

February 2nd, 2010
by Corey Mahoney

Projectline Services has established operations in the UK to better serve existing global clients and offer its services to new clients based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Led by owners Mike Kichline, David Jones, and Anika Lehde, Projectline’s strategic move into Europe will enable the firm to bring its integrated marketing processes and customer engagement expertise to technology companies with offices in the fast-growing region.

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to be closer to our existing GMT client base, and to bolster our team with local talent as we continue to take on new global programs and customers,” says Projectline President Mike Kichline. “The London area is an ideal fit for us as we endeavor to serve a broader clientele around the world.”

Vice President Anika Lehde adds, “It’s really important to us that our mission—which centers around a commitment to positive impact—carries over and is upheld by our UK team. Making sure we have a positive impact on our clients, each other, and the local community has been a fundamental part of our success, so we’ll continue to maintain that undertaking as we expand.”

Damian Hoffman, a senior member of the Projectline team for the past three years, will be the UK team lead.

December 10th, 2009
by Greg Kriegler

Last year around this time, Projectline noticed Toys for Tots was in trouble and pitched in to improve the holiday for a whole lot of kids. We’ve hit the holiday season with big plans again this year. Our holiday charity campaign this year is a little more serious, but no less important; we’ve decided to help out local treatment center New Traditions by meeting its participants’ needs—and hopefully a few wants—this holiday.

What is New Traditions?

New Traditions is a chemical dependency treatment center for women and their families. The program aims to sidestep some of the common roadblocks to recovery for addicted mothers “by providing…on-site childcare and a multi-layered support network.”

How is Projectline Pitching In?

Projectline made a commitment to sponsor 67 people’s holiday wishes by donating everything from baby bottles to kitchen appliances. In all, we’re hoping to donate over $10,000 in new and used items to the families receiving treatment from New Traditions.

On December 15th and 16th, Projectliners will be renting a U-Haul and driving around the Seattle area to pick up large used items for donation. If you would like to sponsor an individual, a family, or donate used items to New Traditions, please contact gregk@projectlineinc.com.

Projectline, in true holiday spirit, has committed to matching all donations.

October 21st, 2009
by Projectline

What’s that sound? I think it’s London calling! That’s right, Projectline is opening up operations in the UK. Brooke interviews Damian to get the scoop on what Projectline is planning and get his perspective on this big adventure as he spearheads the expansion.

tags: UK, vlog

August 14th, 2009
by Projectline

Inc. magazine named Projectline Services, Inc. the Seattle metropolitan area’s top Advertising & Marketing firm on its 28^th annual Inc. 5000 list. Featuring the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., this list takes a comprehensive look at the thriving businesses founded by America’s most innovative, independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.

Projectline owners Mike Kichline, David Jones, and Anika Lehde are proud to have made the list, especially as they’ve continued to uphold the commitments to responsible growth and positive impact outlined in Projectline’s mission. “We’re growing to meet client demand, but we have a constant eye on the health of our business,” says Projectline President Mike Kichline. “We’ve built up a great team of people who are truly invested in our clients’ success, which bolsters our sense of achievement even more than our year over year growth.”

Founded in 1979, Inc. magazine delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

For questions or press inquiries, please contact Julia MacCracken.

June 30th, 2009
by Julia MacCracken

Projectline has been named one of the finalists in the 2009 Washington’s Best Workplaces program by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The program was launched in 2007 to identify and recognize best practices in the hiring and retention of great people.

After an extensive employee-survey process, 66 companies in four different categories have been identified as Washington’s best, based on their benefit offerings, leadership culture, and work/life balance philosophies.

“We’re proud to be recognized as a well-rounded company and great employer,” says Human Resources Manager Maartje Hesseling. “It’s terrific to know that our team feels truly happy and supported—that’s a huge part of what motivates them to do great work, so it’s really a win all around.”

“Work-force development has never been more important – or more difficult – than it is in today’s global economy,” says Emory Thomas Jr., publisher of the Business Journal. “We believe the Business Journal, as the Puget Sound area’s top source of business information, has an important role to play in drawing attention to innovations and excellence in the management of our region’s No. 1 resource: its people.”

A division of American City Business Journals, Puget Sound Business Journal is the region’s premier source of business information, serving an unparalleled audience of business and community leaders. The weekly publication provides professionals with the latest breaking local, national, and global business news, as well as information on local business events, career opportunities, and more.

June 26th, 2009
by Julia MacCracken

Projectline Services, Inc., in partnership with Boulder Logic, today announce an upcoming web event for PR professionals titled Helping PR Succeed With Customer Reference Management.

PR is critical to building credibility and raising awareness around products, services, and technology. Engaging customer references from the onset helps PR become even more compelling. Yet, many organizations do not have a formal intersection in place between enterprise customer reference management and the public relations functions. This webinar will focus on the importance of customer referencing and how it positively affects the Public Relations discipline.

The free web event will provide tips on how to maximize customer reference potential and boost PR credibility. 

Topics will include:

• How PR/AR typically interact with customer references today.
• The challenges to PR/AR and the entire organization with this silo approach.
• The benefits of an integrated program to the entire organization.
• The business justification for this approach.
• The implications of increased business focus on social marketing.

Helping PR Succeed With Customer Reference Management will occur on Thursday, July 9 at 11:00am PST. Registration is currently open to the public at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/442075658. Advance registration is required. Available space is limited.

About Boulder Logic

Boulder Logic is the first software provider to offer a packaged solution specifically for managing all areas of an enterprise customer reference program. Companies with complex products and selling cycles benefit by using Boulder Logic products to increase marketing impact and close more sales by better leveraging the testimonials of their existing customers. Boulder Logic is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, call 800-715-1910 or visit http://www.boulderlogic.com/.

June 22nd, 2009
by Projectline

Projectline is excited to announce its inclusion on the 2009 Seattle Business Monthly Washington’s Top 100 Companies to Work For list.

“Seattle Business Magazine celebrates companies that know how to treat their employees well,” states the publication. “From large firms with hundreds of employees to small boutique shops, we find businesses that do it right so that others can learn by their example.”

To earn a spot on the list, companies must average a high employee ranking on a number of workplace criteria, ranging from benefits packages and wages to non-traditional perks, company culture, overall fulfillment, and more.

Competing against hundreds of other Washington-based companies, Projectline earned a spot among the top companies in the Small Company category.

Projectline has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2003, and the company’s owners are proud that their expanding team of employees continues to recognize Projectline as an exceptional place to work. “We’re still a small company by some standards, but we’ve grown by leaps and bounds in the past five years,” says Projectline Chief Operating Officer David Jones. “It’s fantastic to know that as our company has matured and flourished, we’ve been able to maintain the aspects of our business that make us a great employer in our team’s eyes.”

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