AriZona Beverages Named One of America’s Top 25 Hottest Brands in 2011 by Advertising Age

Woodbury, NY, December 02, 2011 –(PR.com)— AriZona Beverages is proud to be a “hot brand” in 2011 as named by Advertising Age, the leading source of news for marketing and media communities. As a company that does not rely on traditional advertising, this honor is an extraordinary feat and, as the company reaches its 20th birthday, is an honor that AriZona is proud to bear.Currently the number one ready-to-drink tea in America, AriZona has no plans of slowing down. While the company remains a privately held and family-owned business, it is expanding to new beverage categories and new, international markets.

With new products like the 100% pure coconut water CocoZona and Arnold Palmer Hard released by AriZona’s affiliated entity, Hornell Brewing, the company continues to stay atop innovation and progress.

AriZona is also giving its tried and true strategy a chance abroad, with a recent expansion into international markets. Since the debut of AriZona teas overseas, the company has seen great success in countries like Germany, France and the Netherlands – and the demand continues to grow.

As Communications Director Jackie Harrigan states, “AriZona is one of Ad Age’s hottest brands because of it past accomplishments and future potential. With a strong hold through social media – especially with our Facebook following of almost 3 million – the company keeps a close relationship with consumers and carries that familial feel over to the fans. We’re not slowing down anytime soon.”

For more information, please visit www.drinkarizona.com.