2010 Revenues: $2.4 million
5-year Annual Growth Rate: 32%
CEO: Andy Crestodina
Location: Chicago, IL
About the business:
Orbit Media Studios is a digital marketing agency in Chicago. Principal and strategic director Andy Crestodina started the company with the help of a high school friend, a combination of their 401Ks, and some credit cards. Orbit is located in a very diverse neighborhood with populations hailing from Romania, Germany, and Latin America. Crestodina and the rest of his staff are also involved in pro-bono online overhauls for local non-profit organizations.
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