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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Advertising, Public Relations |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Cindy Marion Rebecca Rothbard Pattii Montgomery |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, USA |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Benjamin Spiegel (CEO) Cindy Marion (President) |
| Revenue | 20.5 million (2012) [1] |
Number of employees | 85+ |
| Website | www.mmiagency.com |
MMI Agency is an independently owned, advertising and communications agency founded in 1986 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm develops data-driven brand activation and marketing communications strategies for B2B and B2C clients. In 2013, the firm was named Large Public Relations Agency of the Year by PRSA Houston and recognized as Houston's fastest growing advertising agency by the Houston Business Journal.[2] [3]
History
[edit]Marion, Rothbard, Montgomery, Inc., (MRM) was formed with partners Cindy Marion, Rebecca Rothbard, and Pattii Montgomery in 1986. Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Sugar Land Properties, Inc. (First Colony) and Baytown Motors were the agency's first major clients. [4]
In 1987, Marion and Montgomery bought out Rothbard and continued to run the agency, then called Marion, Montgomery, Inc. (MMI).
In 1992, Marion and Montgomery tackles its first digital project with the development of SAM, an interactive real estate marketing tool.
In 1999, Marion became sole owner of MMI after Montgomery left the agency to accomplish other goals. [4]
In 2000, MMI Agency hits the 20-employee mark.
In 2004, MMI Agency acquires additional buildings to accommodate growth.
In 2008, MMI Agency wins a national Emmy Award and launches TroopTube for the department.[5]
In 2011, MMI Agency celebrates 25 years in business.[6]
In 2013, the agency launched a rebrand to MMI Agency. [4]
In 2014, MMI Agency tops at 75 employees.
In 2015, the agency brought on Benjamin Spiegel as CEO.[7]
Awards
[edit]- 2008: Emmy Award [8]
- 2013: PRSA Houston's Large Public Relations Agency of the Year [2]
- 2013: Number 83 on Houston Business Journal's "Houston Fast 100" List [3]
- 2013: Houston Business Journal's Fastest Growing Advertising Agency of the Year [3]
- Direct Energy
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
- The Department of Defense
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- NRG Energy
- Minute Maid
- Shell Oil Company
- PODS (company)
- University of Houston
- US Family Health Plan
- MyOreck Store
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- AIG
- Air Liquide
- Allstate
- Greater Houston Partnership
- Shell Houston Open
References
[edit]- ^ McKinney, Diana (August 16, 2013), "The List: Largest Houston-Area Advertising Agencies", Houston Business Journal, retrieved March 14, 2014
- ^ a b "Excalibur Awards 2013 Winners" (PDF), PRSA Houston, June 20, 2013, retrieved March 14, 2014
- ^ a b c "Meet the 2013 Houston Fast 100", Houston Business Journal, September 6, 2013, retrieved March 14, 2014
- ^ a b c Barr, Greg (March 1, 2013), "Marion, Montgomery agency doubles office size, rebrands", Houston Business Journal, retrieved March 14, 2014 Cite error: The named reference "HBJ3" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130305006432/en/Marion-Montgomery-Unveils-Brand-Location#.VYq4zUK4lPO
- ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/03/01/marion-montgomery-agency-doubles.html
- ^ http://www.dmnews.com/agency/mmi-agency-hires-spiegel-as-ceo/article/417675/
- ^ Hickman, Jay (March 5, 2013), "Marion, Montgomery, Inc. Unveils New Name, New Brand, New Location", Business Wire, retrieved March 14, 2014
- ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150220005523/en/MMI-Agency-City-Limits-Campaign-Win-Top#.VYrDl0K4lPM
Category:Companies established in 1986 Category:1986 establishments in Texas