Smaht! Ideas is built right here in Maine, helping small and medium businesses keep up with a world that’s moving faster than ever. AI is changing the game in marketing—making it possible for local businesses to create stunning video, smarter content, and automated customer journeys without big-city budgets or giant creative teams. We stay on the cutting edge of all that new technology so you don’t have to.

But the real magic comes from the 30+ years of experience behind the tools. Owner Jonathan Farley got his start on Portland radio—FM101 and Magic 93—before spending nearly two decades running creative for a national marketing agency. He’s worked across eCommerce, direct response, retail, resorts, print, mail, digital, and just about every kind of campaign you can imagine. That mix of old-school know-how and new-school AI is what makes our work smarter, more efficient, and a whole lot more effective.

Smaht! Ideas was created to give Maine businesses the kind of marketing that actually moves the needle—without wasting money. We pull together the right team for each client and focus on work that delivers real ROI, whether that’s AI-powered video, branding, website upgrades, or modern automation.

Around here, we’re big believers that marketing should feel like an investment, not an expense. And with today’s AI tools paired with decades of Maine-grown experience, we help local businesses look sharper, stand out more, and sell more—without the hassle or the high price tag.