HELLO VIKING

Business: Hybrid advertising agency integrating traditional marketing and advertising with "digital experiences" such as websites and mobile applications in providing business consulting, strategic and creative and production services for Fortune 100 companies and other clients.

Founded: July 2007

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Website: www.helloviking.com

Employees: 12 (10 in Minnesota, one each in Boston and North Carolina)

Executives: Tim Brunelle, CEO; Jennifer Iwanicki, COO

2009 revenue: $3 million

Strategy: Seek to expand work with existing clients and attract new business by emphasizing working relationship with Hollywood producer Michael Bodnarchek and stay current with new technology and digital platforms to identify those that will benefit clients.