Independent full-service media agency Mediassociates was named a Best Place to Work in Advertising Age Magazine’s annual Best Places to Work issue. The agency’s employee mentorship program and philanthropic initiatives were central to the agency being included in this highly competitive award.
Ad Age noted that for four years, Mediassociates has sponsored a village of 250 people in Honduras in partnership with non-profit World Vision and sent employees there annually to help build a well, water delivery and irrigation system. In 2020, the agency committed to supporting two additional villages.
While philanthropy is core to the agency’s purpose, the recognition comes directly from employees. Ad Age’s Best Place to Work bases decisions on employee surveys and noted that Mediassociates “was rated highly overall by its employees with high scores for a mentorship program and community service.”
“This recognition is more meaningful than any other award out there because it reflects our ambition and mission to do well for our clients and employees so we can give back to others,” said Jeff Larson, President of Mediassociates. “Given the challenges of this year, we are honored that Ad Age recognizes the importance of our focus on insuring a great place for our employees to work while continuing to support our village in Honduras.”
That mission is paying off in business success too, as 2020 was Mediassociates’ best year in its 25-year history. The agency won new assignments from an array of marketers including the University of Phoenix, Mt. Sinai Health System, Panasonic North America, and others. It also hired over 30 new employees and expanded training, development and internal honors programs.
In the issue, Ad Age editor-in-chief Dan Peres noted the challenges of the pandemic and recession and said “Amid all of this, the Ad Age Best Places to Work winners went above and beyond in supporting their employees and communities.”
About Mediassociates
Mediassociates is an independent media planning, buying and analytics agency. It guides brands in planning communication campaigns with a focus on predicting, measuring, and optimizing business outcomes. With the advertising landscape shifting almost daily, Mediassociates proactively guides clients through the ongoing revolution in media and technology. Recent clients include the University of Phoenix, Ariat, Mount Sinai Health System, The Centers for Disease Control, Catholic Relief Services, Nordstrom's Trunk Club, Eaton Corporation, and Panasonic North America. Mediassociates has been named an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America for three years. For more information on Mediassociates, visit www.mediassociates.com.
