SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (December 12, 2008) - The Lavidge Company (TLC), a full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency, announced today that it has been named to the "Best Places to Work" 2008 list in the small-sized category of fewer than 100 employees. The Phoenix ad agency was acknowledged for creating a rewarding work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

The Lavidge Company, who came in at number 11, also won in 2006 and received an honorable mention in 2007. TLC was recently named as one of the "15 Fastest Growing Companies in Arizona" by Arizona Business Magazine, selected as one of Arizona Woman's "2008 Best Workplaces for Women," and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a "2008 Arizona Company to Watch."

The "Best Places to Work" list, which was started in 2003, recognizes Valley companies who, through a third party administered employee survey, rank their respective companies as being the best places to work. The areas surveyed are varied parts of employee life, including workplace environment, leadership direction, culture, and management practices.

"I am excited that our employees value the agency and gave us such high marks.  We have always tried to make this a great place to work with our Fun Committee events, TLC Educational Seminars, and even the softball team. Our employees are what make us great.  I guess now I have to put in the extra foosball table," said Bill Lavidge, CEO of the Phoenix ad agency.  
Winners were announced at the "Best Places to Work" Luncheon, December 11th at the Arizona Biltmore, and they will be featured on www.BestCompaniesAZ.com.
For complete details visit www.lavidge.com and www.BestCompaniesAZ.com.

About The Lavidge Company

The Lavidge Company is a locally owned and operated full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency. Since 1982, The Lavidge Company has specialized in developing brand positioning for products and services. Highlights of the agency's client base includes Discount Tire, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix International Raceway, Banner Healthcare, i/o Data Centers, LifeLock, McDonald's and many more. Named as one of the 15 fastest growing companies in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine, The Lavidge Company was also recently voted as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal, selected as one of Arizona Woman's "2008 Best Workplaces for Women," and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a 2008 "Arizona Company to Watch." The Lavidge Company offices are located at 2777 E. Camelback Road, #300, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. More information on the agency may be found at www.lavidge.com.

About Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work in the Valley is a local contest designed to identify the best places of employment in the metro-Phoenix area based 100% on employee opinion survey results. The program was founded in 2003 by BestCompaniesAZ, The Great Place to Work Institute (research partner for Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work for in America and HR Magazine), and our local Media Partner, The Phoenix Business Journal. In 2004 we transitioned over to research partner, Quantum Market Research, the exclusive research partner for Best Places to Work competitions in 40 US cities. As a result, participants have access to the country's largest database of comparative benchmarking.

MEDIA CONTACT:

480.998.2600
Jennifer Frederick x552
jfrederick@lavidge.com
Joseph Valdez x540
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