Ripple Effects Interactive Again Ranked Among Nation's Best - Sole Pittsburgh Firm in MEDIA Magazines List of Best Interactive Agencies

Ripple Effects Interactive this month added more luster to its name when MEDIA magazine named it one of the best interactive marketing agencies in the U.S. for 2003. The agency is one of only 50 firms to receive the recognition, and the only Pittsburgh-based company on the list.

Pittsburgh (PRWEB) January 18, 2004 ---Ripple Effects Interactive this month added more luster to its name when MEDIA magazine named it one of the best interactive marketing agencies in the U.S. for 2003. The agency is one of only 50 firms to receive the recognition, and the only Pittsburgh-based company on the list.

MEDIA magazines list was based on more than just billing information alone -- criteria included new business wins and losses, client list, notable achievements, innovative approaches, expertise of senior management, types of interactive services provided and industry buzz. Among the 50 firms on the list -- including Universal McCann Interactive, Digitas, Carat Interactive, Euro RSCG Circle and Modem Media -- Ripple Effects Interactive was the top interactive agency for web site development.

It means a lot to all of us at Ripple Effects Interactive when independent third-parties such as MEDIA magazine acknowledge our work," said Louis Malafarina, chief executive officer at Ripple Effects Interactive. Of course, our most important standard of measure remains the satisfaction of our clients, but well gladly and humbly accept the compliments of our peers."

The rankings are currently available in the publications January issue.

Ripple Effects Interactive is a premier interactive agency that partners with clients to create innovative online marketing campaigns. The agency offers a full range of services - from strategic marketing communications and website design to online marketing and application development. Located in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with representation in Washington, D.C., Ripple Effects Interactive features a team of more than 40 interactive specialists. Since 1998 the agency has worked with government, education and large corporate clients, including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, AARP, GlaxoSmithKline, Carnegie Mellon University, Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola. Ripple Effects Interactive has built a reputation for high-quality work, winning more than 85 industry awards in the past three years alone, including the prestigious ID Magazine Gold Award for website design, as well as the London International Advertising Awards. For more background, visit www.RippleEffectsInteractive.com.

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