BizBash Names Fergus Rooney to Its "Most Innovative People in Events" List

CHICAGO, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In its second annual "Innovation Issue," BizBash Media names Fergus Rooney, CEO of agencyEA, to its list of the 66 most innovative people in the event industry nationwide. Rooney is among the planners, designers and other professionals who stand out as the drivers behind groundbreaking, purpose-driven concepts that shape the way we think about events today.

"I'm honored to receive this recognition from BizBash, a publication that has followed EA's growth and success for the past decade," said Rooney. "Being identified as an innovator truly reaffirms the chances we take as an agency and inspires me to continue pushing the envelope."

Fergus Rooney is the Chief Executive Officer of agencyEA, a company he co-founded in 1999 with Gabrielle Martinez. A true entrepreneur, Fergus has been the driving force behind EA's exponential growth from a small event planning company to a multi-million dollar grossing experiential marketing powerhouse. Today, respected companies and organizations such as GE Healthcare, Boeing, Target, Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, and Obama for America turn to Rooney for strategic counsel and direction to connect their brands with their most valued constituents.

"The event industry is constantly in flux, with a steady stream of style trends, tech developments, and new ideas," said Chad Kaydo, editor in chief of BizBash. "We wanted to recognize the people who stay ahead of the curve and move the industry forward."

The article, "The 66 Most Innovative People," is featured in BizBash's March/April 2012 issue, revealed on March 14. The story also goes live on bizbash.com that same day. BizBash's "Innovation Issue" also names the 10 most innovative brands that are using events as a crucial part of their marketing mix, including Coca-Cola, Target, and Red Bull.

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Fergus Rooney, CEO of agencyEA, and Chad Kaydo, BizBash's editor in chief, are available for additional comments. Photo portraits and video interview footage is available.

About agencyEA
AgencyEA is a Chicago-based experiential marketing agency. Taking brands from passive presence to active engagement, EA helps some of the biggest names in the world produce unique, memorable interactions. Founded in 1999, EA has worked with esteemed clients such as Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, GE Healthcare, The Boeing Company and the Obama Administration.

About BizBash
Founded in 2000, BizBash is the leading trade media for the event industry. Through its magazine, Web site, email newsletters, and trade shows, BizBash inspires effective events and meetings by sharing the latest ideas and strategies, providing essential tools and resources, and fostering community. BizBash serves the following markets: Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami/South Florida, New York, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington.

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312-879-0186 ext. 927

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