BD&A Again Earns Recognition as Best Company to Work For

Woodinville, Wash., – July 13, 2006 – For a third year, BD&A, the nation’s Merchandise AgencySM, has earned the distinction of a place on the list of Best Companies to Work For in Washington CEO’s annual survey of leading companies based in Washington state.

“We are very proud to be recognized for a second year in a row as one of the best places to work in Washington,” stated Jay Deutsch, BD&A CEO.  “Our team and family philosophy means so much to us, and we are fortunate to have such amazing people who make up our growing 350+ person family!  This recognition is testimony that BD&A is continually focused on enhancing its amazing culture.  I just love this company!” 

The Best Companies List, now in its 16th year, had the greatest number of entries with more than 150 companies submitting nominations this year and over 12,000 employees completing the survey. Employee comments accounted for 70 percent of the total score and scores from an independent panel of judges accounted for the other 30 percent.  The data from which the reviewing committee based its decisions are drawn from categories including everything from Training and Education to Recognition to Work and Environment to Corporate Culture and 10 other categories which guarantee that all companies are thoroughly reviewed.

Earning place on this distinguished list truly serves as testament to the efforts of all of the BD&A team members worldwide.  In its Core Values BD&A has recognized that it is “Team and Family”. Being a Best Company to Work For further defines the commitment to that philosophy. All of those combined efforts have created not only the leading Merchandise AgencySM, but also a place where employees are proud and excited to come to work.

ABOUT BD&A
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BD&A), the nation's first and only Merchandise AgencySM, provides marketing services and customized branded merchandise to Fortune 500 enterprises, major sports leagues and global entertainment holding companies. Clients come to BD&A to extend their reach through custom branded-merchandise campaigns, integrated e-commerce marketing, and sports and entertainment sponsorship activation. With revenues reaching more than $256 million, the Seattle-area company is the leading promotional merchandise provider in the United States and a principal player in licensed consumer products worldwide, employing more than 500 people in 25 locations. Global brands such as Bank of America, Dell, GlaxoSmithKline, ExxonMobil, and FedEx are but a few of the household names that rely on BD&A to bring their marketing campaigns to life through merchandise. Additionally, BD&A is the Preferred Premium Agency of Major League Baseball and the official branded merchandise agency of FremantleMedia North America (owner of American Idol and other well-known shows). BD&A is the number one in-stadium sports promotion agency, providing merchandise and promotions for the NFL, NBA and NHL. For more information on the power of merchandise, visit www.bdainc.com

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BD&A Media Contact: 
Kelly Mickelson
Barokas PR for BDA
206.264.8220
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