What makes a Media Agency of the Year? Frankly, as the staff of MEDIA Magazine began planning its first award for that honor, we weren't sure exactly what the criteria should be. New business wins? Client retention? Overall billings growth? Client sales growth? Great media deals? Breakthrough planning and research? Best of class management systems? Overall industry esteem? In short, all of the above. And much, more.

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