Awards
SmartCXO Award
Chris Brandenburg was named a winner of the SmartCXO Awards. The award salutes chief executives who support their organization’s initiatives by supplying fresh ideas, making tough decisions and building strong talent within their companies.
Mobile Entertainment Winner
The Future Mobile Awards are given to companies that have made a significant contribution to their sector and are poised to make considerable market impact in the future. The awards were decided by a panel of expert judges based on a number of criteria including: Product range and innovation; Geographic market penetration; Evidence of commercial campaigns; Partnerships; Potential future business development.
Influential Marylanders
Paul Palmieri was named to the list of 2011 Influential Marylanders. The list was created in 2006 to honor people who have each made truly significant impacts in their fields and continue to be leaders in Maryland.
One of 50 Mobile Women to Watch
Carrie Seifer, Regional Vice President in the Northeast, was named one of Mobile Marketer’s Mobile Women to Watch 2011. The list celebrates the smart women who are expected to make a difference in mobile advertising, marketing, media and commerce in 2011. We go long on this crew. Like their peers on last year’s list, those who made the cut this time shared the same qualities: dedication to craft, ambition, leadership potential, educator and role model. And like last year’s crop, they’ve got their eyes on the prize.
Global 250 Companies
Each year, AlwaysOn’s editors and a panel of industry experts introduce a new generation of game-changing players in the marketing, branding, advertising and public relations industries. For the AlwaysOn Media 100 list, hundreds of private companies—spanning numerous sectors, all stages of corporate development, as well as the globe—were nominated. To make the final selection, companies must excel in AlwaysOn’s five primary evaluation criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value creation and media attention or “buzz.”
East Top 100 Companies
Each year, AlwaysOn’s editors and a panel of industry experts introduce a new generation of game-changing players in the marketing, branding, advertising and public relations industries. For the AlwaysOn Media 100 list, hundreds of private companies—spanning numerous sectors, all stages of corporate development, as well as the globe—were nominated. To make the final selection, companies must excel in AlwaysOn’s five primary evaluation criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value creation and media attention or “buzz.”
Most Innovative Company of the Year
The Stevie Awards, America’s top business awards program, are open to all American organizations. Millennial Media was recognized as the Most Innovative Company of the year for businesses up to 100 employees.
Entrepreneur of the Year, MD
Paul Palmieri was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year. The award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.
One of the "Most Fun Places to Work"
To be nominated, Baltimore Magazine has a selection process which includes talking to the professionals dealing with employers firsthand: recruiters, business development leaders, community leaders, and, of course, employees. To be considered, employers then filled out our detailed questionnaire, which sought information on 401(k) programs, health benefits, diversity initiatives, career development opportunities, maternity and parental leave, and much more. All companies had to be financially healthy and hiring in the coming year.
OnMedia 100 Overall Winner
Each year, AlwaysOn’s editors and a panel of industry experts introduce a new generation of game-changing players in the marketing, branding, advertising and public relations industries. For the AlwaysOn Media 100 list, hundreds of private companies—spanning numerous sectors, all stages of corporate development, as well as the globe—were nominated. To make the final selection, companies must excel in AlwaysOn’s five primary evaluation criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value creation and media attention or “buzz.”