ICIC and Fortune’s Inner City 100
DMG was selected for the 2012 Inner City 100 (Ranked #18), a list of the fastest-growing inner city companies in the U.S. The Inner City 100 program recognizes successful inner city companies and their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative business practices and job creation in America’s urban communities.
An Inc. 500 Company Two Years in a Row
Global financial media powerhouse Dean Media Group has made the Inc. 500 list of the country’s fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years. With growth of over 4,000% in the past four years, DMG has solidified its place among the country’s top entrepreneurial organizations.
Best Ad Campaign Client Didn’t Pick
Sometimes clients will pass on a campaign idea that we’re in love with. Such is the world of advertising! The Web Marketing Association’s Internet Advertising Competition includes a (brilliant) category titled Best Ads the Client Didn’t Pick. Not only did DMG win the Financial Services category, we swept all others to win Best of Show.
Best Rich Media Ad Campaign
This concept for our joint campaign between a leading futures brokerage and exchange is simple, creative and funny – which is often a tough combination to achieve. The judges at the Internet Advertising Competition agreed, naming it Best Online Ad in the Financial Services category.
Best Print Ad Finalist
HedgeStreet was the first Internet-based, government-regulated event derivatives exchange. DMG was tasked with promoting their completely unique offering in an edgy yet professional way. We were honored to be a finalist in this event.
Davey Awards Integrated Campaign
The Davey Awards honor the creative excellence of small ad agencies that derive their strength from big ideas, rather than huge budgets. Our integrated marketing campaign for CME Group leveraged many moving parts, including a microsite, emails, banners and printed collateral. This campaign took home a Silver award in this prestigious event.
American Graphic Design Award
DMG has won numerous American Graphic Design Awards for our brand identity work, including logos for Traders Media and Agency EL.