Why / Our History
Where we’ve been. And where we’re going.
Established in 2000 by Pete Leddy and Mark Atkinson, Otto has quickly won industry recognition in Communication Arts, Clio’s, Effie’s, Telly’s and Print Annual award shows. In our first year of business, Otto won more Gold ADDY Awards than any other agency in Hampton Roads. Ever since then, we’ve been living up to our reputation.
Our history is also the history of our clients. As we’ve built partnerships, their businesses have grown alongside ours. Companies such as the international fashion label, Votre Nom, where revenues grew more than 300% in the three years since Otto began supporting their brand advertising, packaging, and media and promotions. Or Hines Farley Yachts, whose breakthrough brand advertising resulted in more than two years of back orders. And then there’s Gold Key/PHR Hotels and Resorts, which has grown from a hotel management company to the region’s leading integrated hospitality firm.
It’s been a fun, intriguing, challenging and bizarre journey. But the future looks even brighter—for Otto, and for our clients.
