Creative Agency Again Makes Los Angeles Business Journal List of Largest Women-Owned Businesses Ranked by Revenue
Independent creative agency Zambezi has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2016 list of 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County. Zambezi comes in at number 50, ranked according to revenues of $15.1 million in 2014 and $16.9 million 2015, with a total headcount of 62 employees. It is the second year in a row that the agency has been named to the list.
“It’s an honor once again to be counted among the top businesses in Los Angeles,” said Jean Freeman, COO Zambezi. “Advertising needs more women in ownership roles, truly guiding companies. Zambezi’s primary mission is to serve clients at a high level – but my hope is that we’re also seen as an example of the future of this industry.”
The Los Angeles Business Journal also singled out Zambezi for management’s buyout of principal owner Kobe Bryant last year, and the hiring of Executive Creative Director Josh DiMarcantonio and Chief Strategy Officer Kristina Jenkins. Zambezi has projected a 60% increase in revenue for 2016 and to accommodate their expansion they’ve moved to 15k square-feet headquarters in Culver City.
The Los Angeles Business Journal annually ranks companies throughout L.A. County. To see the full listings, visit the LA Business Journal website: http://www.labusinessjournal.com/
About Zambezi
Zambezi, LLC is an independent creative agency working with clients to put extraordinary into culture. Founded in 2006, Zambezi is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. It was named to Inc. Magazine's list of 500/500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and recognized an Advertising Age Small Agency of the Year in 2011. Zambezi also made the list of 100 Largest Woman-Owned Business in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2016 and 2015. The agency works with Fortune 50 brands including The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Footlocker Inc., The Honest Company, Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Cox Automotive. To learn more about Zambezi, visit www.zambezi-la.com
Jean Freeman
COO
Zambezi
310.450-6800
Contact Jean via email
Josie Banks
Executive Director of Marketing & Business Development
Zambezi
310-450-6800
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