Company’s flagship national television network, Akoo TV, is the largest Nielsen-measured television network outside of the home
CHICAGO -- (www.twitter.com/techaccesstv) -- Akoo International Inc., a media and technology innovator, today announced that it has been named one of Advertising Age’s 2012 “Best Places to Work in Marketing and Media.” Recipients of the award are independently selected and recognized for creating leading-edge work environments, competitive compensation and benefits packages, and a highly engaged
“This recognition by Advertising Age is extremely meaningful because it indicates the degree to which Akoo employees feel engaged in their work and committed to serving our agency and brand partners,” said Niko Drakoulis, Akoo International CEO.
Chief People Officer Kevin Crow added, “We’re on a mission to attract and retain only the best talent – ‘A players’ – on our team, so creating a dynamic environment where our employees can thrive remains a primary objective. It’s an honor to be acknowledged as a leader in the space, and we’ll work hard to be a regular on future ‘Best Places to Work’ lists.”
To compile its winners, Advertising Age enlisted Buck Consultants to evaluate leading marketing and media companies on issues related to compensation, benefits, healthcare, employee engagement, career development, and a multitude of workplace issues.
Akoo’s flagship national television network, Akoo TV, provides entertainment programming across 167 premier shopping malls in 62 top U.S. markets. The network’s programming is featured throughout the most highly trafficked seating areas in each mall – branded the “Akoo Pavilions” – which attract more than 64 million shoppers each month. Viewers in Akoo Pavilions spend an average 20 minutes per visit seated in front of the network’s programming and advertising, Nielsen research certifies.
Akoo TV uniquely enables viewers to make on-demand content requests with their mobile devices, via free mobile app or text messaging. Viewers in Akoo Pavilions can also connect with friends via Facebook and Twitter, download mobile coupons, and participate in exclusive promotions. An on-demand transaction occurs on the network every four seconds.
