ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOST Brand Development + Advertising, a Southern California-based wise-sized(TM) brand development and communications firm, celebrated its fifth anniversary with award-winning recognition for its innovative projects, company culture and client growth. Recently, the Orange County Business Journal named MOST the third place company on its Best Places to Work - Small Companies list. Additional honors include the 2009 International Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards (Summit MEA), the Inc. 500 and the 2009 Stevie(R) Awards presented by the American Business Awards (ABA).
"Since we began five years ago with a three-person staff, MOST has been an agency dedicated to providing an environment that fosters creativity and yields great ideas," said president and CEO, John G. Most. "I am proud of each team member for the development of strong communication strategies executed on behalf of our clients."
The Orange County Business Journal's Best Places to Work awards honored companies that received high ratings from employees, via an independent survey focusing on how companies provide a quality work environment.
"I have personally witnessed our staff and client growth, which has led MOST to produce award-winning, out-of-this-world advertising and marketing," said Joel Tarman, senior vice president and creative director. "The technology-centric agency culture, complete with gaming consoles, Blackberrys, laptops and flexible hours, inspires the innovation and creativity we apply to every client project."
The Summit MEA awards acknowledge the contribution of advertising and the achievement of the advertiser's business goals. MOST's National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) public awareness campaign, encompassing advertising creative for TV, print, radio and Web sites, was awarded best of category for consumer services and winner in the consumer products category.
Other recent accolades include:
* One of Orange County's 15 fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the 2009 Inc. 500. * One of the 10 national finalists in the 2009 Stevie(R) Awards Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies: 100 Employees or Less category.
In total, MOST has received more than 30 marketing and branding industry awards during the five years. MOST's collective experience working with brands including Coca-Cola USA, Grey Poupon, General Mills, AMTRAK, Hyundai and Kia has allowed it to expand its digital and interactive service offerings, complementing its current execution of national client campaigns.
About MOST Brand Development + Advertising
MOST Brand Development + Advertising is a wise-sized(TM) brand development and communications firm that elevates clients to unparalleled success. Founded in 2004 by John G. Most, MOST has been recognized for innovation, its superior work environment and explosive growth, while leveraging the experiences of a small, deeply-experienced staff and carefully cultivated strategic alliances. In 2008, the firm was named as one of OC Metro Business' best places to work. For further information about MOST Brand Development + Advertising, visit www.mostagency.com and http://most-branding.blogspot.com/. Follow MOST on Twitter http://twitter.com/MOSTonBrands.
About John G. Most
John G. Most is a thirty-two year veteran in the advertising industry. His career began in New York, where he was credited by his clients as the strategic architect and guardian of brands he helped build including A-1 Steak Sauce; The Prudential, Campbell's Soup Co, Bertolli Olive Oil. John led the Emmy Award-winning team who produced the national advertising for United Way of America, the first runner-up for The Ad Council's GD Crain Award for Outstanding Public Service. John is currently one of only 25 Certified Brand Strategists in the country, accredited by The Brand Establishment.