Philadelphia, PA – December 3, 2007 –The Philadelphia office of Avenue A | RazorfishTM, one of the largest interactive services firms in the world, has been named to the list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. “The creative class is alive and well and thriving in Philadelphia,” said Katy Thorbahn, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the 150-person office of Avenue A | Razorfish in Philadelphia, now celebrating its 11-year anniversary locally.
“This award is a testament to our employees and to the continued growth of the digital economy.” Avenue A | Razorfish was named #27 on the list of best mid-sized companies (up to 250 employees). Companies on the list are comprised of two groups: 50 medium-sized companies (25-250 employees in PA), and 50 large companies (over 250 employees in PA). To be eligible, companies may be profit or non-profit, publicly or privately held and must have a facility in Pennsylvania. The goals of the program are aimed at attracting and retaining Pennsylvania's talented workforce. The award-winning interactive services firm, known for its media and website development creativity and design innovation, was one of hundreds of companies to enter. Hailed by employees, Avenue A | Razorfish was recognized for its comprehensive employee benefit programs that include a flexible work schedule, relaxed dress code, employee referral programs, mentoring and training programs, ‘employee philanthropic team’ fundraisers and reimbursement for continuing education expenses. Employees further cited the value added benefit of being able to work on high level clients such as AstraZeneca, Philly.com and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
The Philadelphia office of Avenue A | Razorfish was one of hundreds to apply for the
awards program, organized by the Central Penn Business Journal, Pennsylvania
Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation and Best Companies Group.
Submitting companies underwent a lengthy survey process which included paper
surveys evaluated by existing employees and a thorough review of all information
supplied by Best Companies Group and ModernThink.
About Avenue A | Razorfish
Avenue A | Razorfish is one of the largest interactive marketing and technology services agencies in the world. The company helps industry leaders such as Starwood Hotels, Kraft, Ford Motor Company and Carnival Cruise Lines use digital channels to acquire and service customers. Avenue A | Razorfish's full suite of digital offerings includes online advertising, Web site design and development, email and search engine marketing, emerging media strategies, and enterprise portal development. Its award- winning client teams have a great understanding of customer needs and provide solutions through distinct business disciplines, which include: analytics, strategy, technology, media, creative design and user experience. Avenue A | Razorfish has offices in markets across the United States, and global operations in Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom.