Risdall Advertising Wins Seven International Web Honors
Agency wins six Web Awards and one Webby; continues position as largest Minnesota Web developer in Minnesota
NEW BRIGHTON, MN (September 13, 2005) - Risdall Advertising (RAA), a full-service advertising, marketing, public relations, fundraising and Web development firm, won six Web Awards and one Webby, making it the top-winning Minnesota interactive firm and solidifying its position as the number one Web developer in the state.
The Web Awards, produced by the Web Marketing Association, name the best Web site in 85 industry categories. Nominations were received from agencies and in-house marketing departments in more than 22 countries from around the world. Risdall Web site winners include:
The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, are a leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Thousands of advertising agencies, corporations, organizations and web enthusiasts from the US and 36 countries worldwide enter the competition annually. RAA and The Weekly Reader Corporation were honored for the site Weekly Reader Online,
http://www.weeklyreader.com, providing resources and information to kids, teens, teachers and families.
"This year marks a level of recognition that our Web development division has consistently moved toward," said John Risdall, CEO of Risdall Advertising. "Seven of our 2005 Web development projects are being honored in international competition. It's representative of the successful work we've produced on behalf of all our clients."
About Risdall Advertising Agency
A full-service advertising, marketing, public relations and Web development firm founded in 1972, Risdall Advertising Agency is based in New Brighton, Minnesota. The Twin Cities Business Journal ranks the agency as the top Web developer and sixth largest public relations and advertising firm in the state. As of 2004, the company has capitalized billings exceeding $100 million for the fifth year in a row.
For more information, contact:
| John Risdall |
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| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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| Risdall Advertising |
651.286-6700 (tel) |
| 550 Main Street |
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| New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 |
www.risdall.com or www.risdall.net (web) |