PHOENIX - (December 3, 2010) - The Lavidge Company (TLC), a Phoenix advertising agency, offering a full menu of services including advertising, public relations, marketing communications, consulting and interactive marketing, announced today that it has been named to the "Best Places to Work" 2010 list in the small business category. TLC was acknowledged for creating a rewarding work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
The Lavidge Company, which came in at number 13, also won in 2006, 2008 and 2009 and received an honorable mention in 2007. TLC has also been named as one of the "15 Fastest Growing Companies in Arizona" by Arizona Business Magazine, the #1 Public Relations Agency by Phoenix Business Journal's Book of Lists, and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a "2008 Arizona Company to Watch."
The "Best Places to Work" list recognizes Valley companies through a third-party administered employee survey that ranks the businesses according to workplace environment, leadership direction, culture and management practices. 
"I'm both excited and grateful that our employees value our agency and gave us such high marks.  We're committed to making TLC a fulfilling place to work. Our people are what make us successful," said Bill Lavidge, CEO.  
Winners were announced at the "Best Places to Work" Luncheon, December 2nd at the Arizona Biltmore.

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 include Phoenix International Raceway, Discount Tire, Pearle Vision, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Banner Health, 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 included in Inc. Magazine's 2010 Inc. 5000 list, voted as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal for four years, 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, Ariz. 85016.  More information on the agency may be found at www.lavidge.com. www.internetmarketingagency.com @lavidgeco Facebook: LavidgeCompany.

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.

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