Gnu ( nyoo ) n. A type of African antelope which migrates over the Serengeti plains, with a head like that of an ox, short mane, long tail, and horns in both sexes that curve downward and outward -- also called a Wildebeest. Homonymous to "new".

Ventures ( ven'-churz ) plural noun. Undertakings involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : speculative business enterprise.

Gnu Ventures ( Don & Kate Gingold ) Co. Any of a team of experts in Internet Marketing and Web Site Development in Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. They help companies venture onto the Internet.

Not Enough Anymore

Yes, we design things, but we never were a graphic design service agency as our old name led many to believe. We design Internet marketing campaigns as often as we design a logo. So "Design" no longer means the same.

Yes, we work in the New Media, but that term has been around a long time now, associated with CD-ROM's, videos, powerpoint presentations, and that new-fangled Internet. Today we have iPods, podcasts, blogs, Web 2.0, and who knows what's coming tomorrow. The phrase "New Media" is starting to sound a little old school.

What has remained the same is the way we support our clients. We've called ourselves "Your Internet Venture Guides" for many years now, and the key word is "Venture."

• When a very large Chicago-based retailer began using Internet technology for all its internal communication, we were there to guide and assist them.
• When a local educational institution began delivering classes via satellite, we helped them get instant feedback via the web.
• When many small companies ventured onto the Internet to augment sales, we built their sites, monitored their traffic, and improved their business.

We're also using this opportunity to put under one name the many diverse services we offer.

• Speaking Engagements
• Internet Marketing Consultation
• Web Site Development and Management
• Book Publishing
• Narration and Voiceover