Birmingham's Shelley Stewart Achieves Full Ownership of o2ideas

August 25, 2008 | 5:06 pm

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- o2ideas has announced that legendary radio personality, business leader and humanitarian, Shelley Stewart, has assumed full, 100% ownership of the Birmingham-based advertising and public relations company.

Stewart, who currently serves as President and CEO to the 75-person firm, initially opened the agency as a silent partner with Cy Steiner in 1967. According to Stewart the move came as an extension of his plans to redesign and reposition the agency's structure and leadership for growth.

Stewart said, "Gandhi once said, 'Be the change you wish to see in the world,' and for us that change begins today. We are striving every day to become an organization that's not only known for our award winning strategy, public relations and creative work, but also as a company built on the strength of our people. All of our people."

"Agency reputations are often defined by one or two big personalities or egos, but o2ideas is changing that stereotype," said Stewart. "I've always believed that treating people with dignity, respect and equality will help you go far in business and in life. When you surround yourself with smart people at every level of the company and believe in their abilities, it's impossible for any one ego to trump the greater good of a company."

In addition to the change in ownership, Stewart also announced the addition of several new clients over the recent months. "We've been honored to do business with and add clients like Toys 'R' Us, Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, Electrosteel Corporation and the Red Cross Project Share to our roster," said Stewart. He added, "I've always believed that if you run a smart organization with good people, business will come. And for o2ideas, that's exactly what we've experienced lately."

About o2ideas

o2ideas is a leading marketing and retail communications company based in Birmingham, AL. Clients include Verizon Wireless Midwest Area, Taylor Morrison, The Home Depot, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Samford University, Verizon Wireless GA/AL, and Alabama State University among many others. Numerous other Birmingham-area clients include The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation, The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, and bewhoyouwanna be among others. For more information about o2ideas, visit www.o2ideas.com.