VENICE BEACH, CA, Aug. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 27, 2012--Zambezi (www.zambezi-la.com), a full-service creative agency specializing in sports and entertainment brands, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 for the second consecutive year. The Inc. 500| 5000 list honors the fastest growing privately held companies in the US.
"We are incredibly proud and honored to earn another spot among the nation's fastest-growing companies," said Chris Raih, Founder and Managing Director of Zambezi. "The main thing about the Inc. growth list is that it's a testament to the consistently strong work of the entire Zambezi team - and to the best-in-class client partners we get to work with everyday."
Ranking at 783, the agency has seen a 436% growth over the past 3 years, and recorded an industry ranking of 85. This latest achievement reflects Zambezi's momentum over the past year, along with a list of industry recognition including WEBBY and ONE Show Interactive merits, a Gold NXT Stage Hollywood International Advertising Award and LA ADDY awards.
Zambezi specializes in creating original branded content for blue chip brands, earning more than 30 million accumulative views in the last twelve months alone. The agency also recently expanded its international service offerings with the opening of an office in Shanghai, China.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500|5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs and drive the economy," said Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg. "The companies on this year's list report having created more than 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion."
Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/500.
About Zambezi
Zambezi is an independent, full-service creative agency specializing in passion brands. With offices in Venice Beach, CA and Shanghai, China, the agency was established in 2006 and works with world-class brands such as popchips, Champs Sports, 2K Sports, Beats By Dr. Dre, Li-Ning, Sprite, smartwater, vitaminwater, and the LA Lakers. For a look at who we are and what we're about, visit www.zambezi-la.com.
About the Inc. 500|5000
The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that brings the nation's brightest, most successful business minds together to celebrate their remarkable achievements. In addition to an awards ceremony, the event offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000 Conference, visit www.Inc.com.