Q5 Media was founded in 1998 when Chris Queen and Charlie DeMarco formed a new media agency that combined technical savvy and creative design into a single unit in order to blend highly functional business applications with the latest in digital media.

Over the next two years Chris and Charlie refined their vision by creating a host of client tools and Web sites accompanied by print and multimedia assets that were designed to symbiotically enhance traditional brick and mortar companies with affordable global digital exposure. Their efforts were successful and helped companies like Cheese and Wine Unlimited maximize their profit margins.

In December of 2000, the company expanded its skill sets by adding Design Lead Jessica Brandt and Network Engineer Larry Housel. At this point, a company of only four people was able to leverage its intense work ethic, and close working relationships to offer high impact solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses.

By 2001, Q5 Media had caught on in the corporate sector and was creating Web-based applications for larger companies as well as continuing its relationships with existing clients. Q5 Media had its first major software release in January 2001 with MailDirect, a full-scale HTML bulk email newsletter program. Within three months, several corporations and state government agencies were deploying the application. The success of MailDirect gave Q5 Media the opportunity to delve into new technologies and strategies. In late 2001, the company hired Macromedia Director guru Eric Coker to program and design the 'Find the Right Light' kiosk application for GE Lighting.

In 2002, Q5 Media added several international corporations to it's client list. The company also began to offer complete hosting solutions to further vertically integrate its stable of services and became a single-source, full-service business solution. In January 2002, Q5 Media redesigned MailDirect by adding capabilities and a new user interface and re-released it as Arrow 4.0.

The future for Q5 Media offers endless possibilities. As the company continues to grow so does it's technological and design capabilities. At the same time, Q5 Media refuses to lose its bearings as a grass-roots company. Client relationships and customer satisfaction will always remain the company's top priority.