R/GA leads the way

Forrester Research has recently release a report entitled “Web Design Agency Shootout” which compares the work of 17 firms that build consumer-facing Web sites.The report reviewed two types of engagements; one concentrating on building brands and another looking toward conversion rates that focused on transactions. As explained in the press release R/GA was singled out for its strength in its design and standout approach to broadband. Forrester also gave R/GA top marks for strategy, with above average scores for customer modeling. Additionally, the business results produced for clients, based on client interviews, led to high marks for client satisfaction.
Recently R/GA has been awarded with six Cyber Lions at the 51st Annual Advertising Festival in Cannes. Gold Lions were presented for Nike Lab Holiday 03 (www.nikelab.com) in the Sportswear, Fashion and Clothing category and for Nike ID (www.nikeid.com) in the Retail/E-commerce category. A Silver Lion was awarded for Nike Gridiron (www.nikegridiron.com) in Consumer Products/Services, while Bronze Lions were given for Nike Lab Comic Book and Nike Lab Spring in Sportswear, Fashion and Clothing. R/GA also received a Bronze Lion in Digital Video Spots for the Internet for its Vince Carter and LeBron James animated series on Nike Hooptown (www.nikebasketball.com). Nike Running (www.nikerunning.com) made the Cyber Lions Shortlist once in Retail/E-Commerce and twice in Miscellaneous, for a training log and pace calculator.