WHY WE ADMIRE LAVIDGE
Strategically Loud. Authentically Human.
Being named one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies is more than an award — it’s recognition of the leadership, culture, innovation and community impact that set an organization apart.
Presented by AZ Big Media and BestCompaniesAZ, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies (MAC) honors employers making a meaningful impact on their employees, customers and communities. Honorees are selected by an independent panel of judges and evaluated in five key areas: Leadership Excellence, Workplace Culture, Corporate & Social Responsibility, Customer Opinion and Innovation.
Congratulations to LAVIDGE, one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 2026 and this year’s Corporate & Social Responsibility Spotlight Award winner, recognizing its outstanding commitment to giving back and making a positive impact in the community.
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
100% Employee Owned
In 2017, Bill Lavidge released majority ownership to create an ESOP where LAVIDGE employees owned 51% of the company. In 2025, LAVIDGE became 100% employee owned, strengthening its mission of empowering employees to take a stake in the success of the organization.
WORKPLACE CULTURE
Award-Winning Culture + Flexibility
LAVIDGE balances a hybrid, work-from-anywhere model with regular opportunities for connection and collaboration, creating a workplace culture built on trust, engagement and shared purpose. Its culture has earned recognition from Arizona Top Workplaces, Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.
CORPORATE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
60+ Events. 30 Organizations. Thousands of Volunteer Hours.
Through IMPACT: Giving and Sharing with Passion, LAVIDGE employees have participated in more than 60 charity events with 30 local organizations and provided thousands of volunteer hours. Last year alone, LAVIDGE contributed 335 volunteer hours, participated in 18 events with 16 organizations and donated more than $132,000 through donations and in-kind services.
CUSTOMER OPINION
“Our Clients Come and Stay.”
What truly sets LAVIDGE apart is the longevity of its client relationships. Dozens of clients have remained committed to LAVIDGE for many years, with the agency growing alongside their brands as an extension of their team. LAVIDGE has also been ranked the #1 advertising agency by AZ Big Media for 13 years.
INNOVATION
Arizona’s First Advertising Agency ESOP
In 2017, LAVIDGE became the first advertising agency in Arizona to become an ESOP, later transitioning to 100% employee ownership. LAVIDGE also uses detailed customer data platforms to help clients track key performance indicators and improve ROI through smarter, data-informed decision-making.
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