Salem, MA, Nov. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaVoie Group, the trusted leader in life science and pharmaceutical communications, was recognized by Inc. Magazine as number 2,375 on the fifth annual list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. In the advertising and marketing category, LaVoie Group was listed as number 227 and in Boston as number 74.
The agency also announced its 2010 ranking as number 29 in the U.S. on O’Dwyer’s list of independent healthcare public relations firms, and number 11 in Massachusetts. This compares with LaVoie Group’s prior ranking in the top 40 nationally.
"The ability to work with leading brands and innovators in healthcare provides an incredible opportunity for LaVoie Group," said Donna LaVoie, President & CEO. "We are laser focused on delivering high value corporate and marketing communications, public and investor relations counsel and execution. Navigating in a shifting environment where new channels in social networking have become more pronounced has been the key to our success. Messaging and positioning is paramount to our service offering today and the team is proud to be recognized for its accomplishments."
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," said Inc. Magazine’s Editor, Jane Berentson.
In a stagnant economic environment, the median growth rate of the 2011 Inc. 500/5000 companies reached an impressive 94%. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years. Aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14% from last year.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.
About LaVoie Group
LaVoie Group partners with leading life sciences brands to build their companies, attract capital, and reach key stakeholders through integrated communications and marketing. The firm provides strategic communications programs, strategy and brand positioning to life science and pharmaceutical clients globally.
Our clients are industry leaders in life sciences and pharmaceuticals including Pfizer Inc., sanofi, Oympus Biotech, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Invida Group, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Genisphere LLC and Hepregen Corporation. LaVoie Group is ranked by O’Dwyer’s PR Report as one of the leading independent healthcare PR firms in the U.S. and has been honored by the LACP as "Boutique Agency of the Year" three years in a row, from 2008 to 2010.
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