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Associated Press
24-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Avenue Z Wins Business of the Year H. Wayne Huizenga Startup Award
MIAMI, FL - April 23, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Avenue Z, the fast-scaling marketing and communications agency redefining how brands earn influence, has been named the recipient of the 2025 H. Wayne Huizenga Startup of the Year Award at the South Florida Business Journal's Business of the Year Awards. The recognition honors Avenue Z's rapid national growth, industry innovation, and cultural impact in its first two years. Founded by digital marketing veteran Jeffrey Herzog, Avenue Z brings strategic communications, digital marketing, and performance media together under one roof - helping brands and businesses grow faster and stand out in a world increasingly shaped by AI. 'We're not just building a company, we're building a movement,' said Herzog, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Avenue Z, during his acceptance remarks. 'This award means a lot because Wayne Huizenga's story reflects our own core values: passion, integrity, and impact.' The H. Wayne Huizenga Startup Award honors early-stage companies that exhibit strong financial performance, bold vision, and a commitment to lasting impact. The award is named for Wayne Huizenga - the legendary South Florida entrepreneur who built three Fortune 500 companies from scratch, including Waste Management, AutoNation, and owned/co-owned the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, and other teams. 'Wayne didn't just build companies - he built movements,' Herzog said. 'He drove trucks himself. He worked 80-hour weeks. He earned every win and gave back without needing the spotlight. That legacy of relentless execution is one we aspire to every day at Avenue Z.' Founded in 2023, Avenue Z has already expanded into multiple U.S. markets, scaled its team to 100+ full-time employees, launched a creators studio, and expanded its Miami presence fivefold. Earlier this year, the company launched a first-to-market AI Optimization Solution designed to help brands navigate and lead in the new era of AI-powered search and discovery. 'We've been here before,' said Herzog, referencing his early days launching iCrossing in 1998, one of the first search marketing firms. 'I see that same opportunity again - only now, it's AI, strategic communications, and cultural influence that are reshaping the game.' The 2025 Business of the Year Awards were held April 17, 2025, at Gulfstream Park's Sport of Kings Theater in Hallandale Beach. Avenue Z was honored alongside top-performing companies and leaders across South Florida, including Benjamin Leon, Jr. (Lifetime Achievement), Ortega Construction, H&CO, and The Education Fund. 'To Miami and South Florida - you are our launchpad,' Herzog concluded. 'Your energy is unmatched, and your belief in bold ideas makes this moment possible. We're honored. We're grateful. And we're just getting started.' For more information, visit or About Avenue Z Avenue Z is the leading marketing and communications agency pioneering AI optimization, driving influence across all channels - from ChatGPT to The Wall Street Journal to TikTok. With 30 years of leadership in search and digital marketing, we apply strategic communications, high-impact PR, performance media, and AI optimization to help companies build reputation and grow revenue through our proprietary, technology-driven approach. We are the agency for influence. Visit or Social Links X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Rachael Zahn Title: SVP, Strategic Marketing Company Name: Avenue Z Email: [email protected] Website: View the original release on
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Avenue Z Wins Business of the Year H. Wayne Huizenga Startup Award
MIAMI, FL - April 23, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Avenue Z, the fast-scaling marketing and communications agency redefining how brands earn influence, has been named the recipient of the 2025 H. Wayne Huizenga Startup of the Year Award at the South Florida Business Journal's Business of the Year Awards. The recognition honors Avenue Z's rapid national growth, industry innovation, and cultural impact in its first two years. Founded by digital marketing veteran Jeffrey Herzog, Avenue Z brings strategic communications, digital marketing, and performance media together under one roof - helping brands and businesses grow faster and stand out in a world increasingly shaped by AI. "We're not just building a company, we're building a movement," said Herzog, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Avenue Z, during his acceptance remarks. "This award means a lot because Wayne Huizenga's story reflects our own core values: passion, integrity, and impact." The H. Wayne Huizenga Startup Award honors early-stage companies that exhibit strong financial performance, bold vision, and a commitment to lasting impact. The award is named for Wayne Huizenga - the legendary South Florida entrepreneur who built three Fortune 500 companies from scratch, including Waste Management, AutoNation, and owned/co-owned the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, and other teams. "Wayne didn't just build companies - he built movements," Herzog said. "He drove trucks himself. He worked 80-hour weeks. He earned every win and gave back without needing the spotlight. That legacy of relentless execution is one we aspire to every day at Avenue Z." Founded in 2023, Avenue Z has already expanded into multiple U.S. markets, scaled its team to 100+ full-time employees, launched a creators studio, and expanded its Miami presence fivefold. Earlier this year, the company launched a first-to-market AI Optimization Solution designed to help brands navigate and lead in the new era of AI-powered search and discovery. "We've been here before," said Herzog, referencing his early days launching iCrossing in 1998, one of the first search marketing firms. "I see that same opportunity again - only now, it's AI, strategic communications, and cultural influence that are reshaping the game." The 2025 Business of the Year Awards were held April 17, 2025, at Gulfstream Park's Sport of Kings Theater in Hallandale Beach. Avenue Z was honored alongside top-performing companies and leaders across South Florida, including Benjamin Leon, Jr. (Lifetime Achievement), Ortega Construction, H&CO, and The Education Fund. "To Miami and South Florida - you are our launchpad," Herzog concluded. "Your energy is unmatched, and your belief in bold ideas makes this moment possible. We're honored. We're grateful. And we're just getting started." For more information, visit or About Avenue Z Avenue Z is the leading marketing and communications agency pioneering AI optimization, driving influence across all channels - from ChatGPT to The Wall Street Journal to TikTok. With 30 years of leadership in search and digital marketing, we apply strategic communications, high-impact PR, performance media, and AI optimization to help companies build reputation and grow revenue through our proprietary, technology-driven approach. We are the agency for influence. Visit or Social LinksX | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Rachael ZahnTitle: SVP, Strategic MarketingCompany Name: Avenue ZEmail: press@ View the original release on Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Avenue Z Expands Miami Office, Reflecting Rapid Growth Amid the City's Economic, Tech, and Creator Boom
Expansion marks a new milestone for Avenue Z, unveiling its Creator Studios and entrenching Miami as a center for innovation and opportunity. MIAMI, FL / / January 30, 2025 / Avenue Z, a leading media and technology company, has announced a transformative expansion of its Miami office, increasing its footprint fivefold with the inclusion of community content creator studios. This move underscores the company's growth and highlights Miami's rise as a global center for finance, technology, and commerce. "Continuing to expand in Miami was a natural step as we scale at the pace of growth of new businesses moving to Miami," said Jeffrey Herzog, CEO of Avenue Z. "This city is more than a business hub-it's vibrant ecosystem of leaders and innovators. Our investment here is to strengthen relationships, while building reputation, and new revenue for our clients. It's about driving influence - and that begins with strategic, authentic content across all channels," Herzog added. Miami: A Thriving Epicenter of Innovation Miami's fast rise as a center for finance, tech, and entrepreneurship is transforming the city into a magnet for talent and emerging businesses. As the economy grows and energies converge, Avenue Z is positioning itself at the heart of this momentum. "Miami's spirit and rapid growth creates a vibrant environment for collaboration," said Bristol Jones, Avenue Z's Director of PR. "This city is home for me, so I'm excited we are investing even more in a place that shares our ambition for the future." Avenue Z's Office Expansion: A Strategic Move Avenue Z's newly expanded Miami office is a testament to its growth and strategic positioning. The expansion includes Community Content Creator Studios, purpose-built to meet the demand for high-quality brand content. The studios are an easy accelerator for all businesses and brands alike, providing the setting, tech and tools for podcast production, live shopping, and social commerce content creation. Avenue Z aims to empower brands and influencers to craft more effective, compelling, revenue-driving and reputation-building campaigns. "Rapid quality content creation is a superpower," said Dr. Jonathan Snow, Miami-based co-founder and social commerce expert. "Clients of ours, like GuruNanda, harness the power of social commerce and short-form video content to drive massive engagement and sales online and in retail stores. Authenticity + speed = success." The expanded Miami office sets the stage for Avenue Z to tap into the city's thriving economy and creative energy, as the company is poised to lead the next wave of innovation in PR/Comms, media, content, and commerce. For more information about Avenue Z or the new Creator Studios, visit Avenue Z is a media and technology company breaking traditional boundaries between marketing, advertising and PR to increase client revenue and elevate their reputation. From the Wall Street Journal to TikTok, PR to social and search, we create narratives that drive commerce, connections, and conversion, across all channels. With experts, tech and teams based in New York, Orlando, Miami, and global reach - we drive influence. Visit Contact Details Avenue Z+1 407-637-2833press@ Company Website SOURCE: Avenue Z View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
