CLEARLINK Announced as Utah's 15th Fastest Growing Company at the Utah 100 Event

28 October, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY – October 2009 – The Mountain West Capital Network announced CLEARLINK as Utah’s 15th fastest growing company at its annual Utah 100 Event on October 23rd.  Following two consecutive years in the top five, CLEARLINK executives were very pleased with the high ranking in spite of being well beyond the typical explosive growth years of a young company.  “There is a big difference between revenue growth and bottom-line profitability.”  Said Adam Mergist, CLEARLINK’s former VP of Finance and new VP of Operations, “We scaled back on several verticals last year that looked good on paper from a total revenues standpoint, but they were actually hurting profitability.  Adjustments have made CLEARLINK a much more stable company, positioned us for sustainable long-term growth while maintaining our position as one of Utah’s fastest growing companies.  We are very proud of that.”

Like most companies that have experienced financial adversity in the past year, CLEARLINK could point to the economy as the culprit for the slow-down.  They could point to that, but they don’t.  “We’ll never use market conditions as an excuse for poor performance, if anything,  a down market is full of opportunities.” said CEO Phil Hansen.  The company is one of only four companies to make the top 15 list two years in a row and the only company to make the top 15 three years consecutively.  “0 to 60 mph is the speed that everyone focuses on, we’re more of a 60 to 120 kind of group.”  Hansen continued.

CLEARLINK is anxiously preparing for 2010 with the introduction of two new business channels and some unrivaled employee benefit programs.  VP of Organizational Development, Dan Eyring said, “Our plan is to make 2010 the year that we not only invest in the growth of the business, but significantly invest in our employees’ opportunities to grow as individuals.  At the end of the day, our goal is the happiness of the people that make this company thrive.  We’ve learned that job satisfaction is the main driver of productivity.”  The new programs are scheduled to be unveiled at the company’s legendary Winter Party in February 2010.

For information about employment with CLEARLINK please visit clearlink.com

CLEARLINK Sponsors Odyssey Dance's Thriller

15 October, 2009

Salt Lake City, UT October 2009 – True to their values, CLEARLINK has created another unique experience for their base of 175+ Utah employees, and this time, it’s scary! The company became the title sponsor for this year’s Thriller production, running at Kingsbury Hall now through the end of October.

“We’ve purchased tickets for some of our staff over the past several years,” said Cammie Cable, Director of Organizational Development. “They’ve enjoyed the production so much that this year we decided to sponsor the event and invite the entire company.” Employees of every level will have the chance for a spooky night out with their spouse or significant other.

The company culture at CLEARLINK is very people-centric. In fact, their mission statement revolves around creating and maintaining relationships. This is just another perk the company has offered which acts as a catalyst for employees to spend time with one another and their families outside the hours of 9am to 5pm. What a treat!

About Odyssey Dance Theatre

Odyssey Dance Theatre was honored as Utah’s Best of State in Dance 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and of the entire Arts and Entertainment Category 2007. Thriller, a Halloween-themed dance production is now in its 15th year.

About CLEARLINK

CLEARLINK provides clients with marketing services aimed at creating incremental growth through integrated local media and unique partnerships. They have worked with some of the nation’s top brands, including DISH Network, Qwest, HughesNet, Mrs. Fields, TCBY and more.

CLEARLINK Named No. 589 on the 2009 INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies

15 September, 2009

Salt Lake City, UT September 2009 – Inc. Magazine announced its annual Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. CLEARLINK, a leader in local media, ranks 589 on the list, just outside of the top 500. They also rank no. 58 in Advertising and Marketing overall.

“It’s nice to receive recognition for our growth,” said Ben Henderson, CFO. “Having our focus on continual evolution and constant innovation noticed and rewarded only motivates us to continue pushing ourselves to achieve similar growth in the future.”

About Inc. Magazine

Inc. Magazine was founded in 1979 and is a Mansueto Ventures, LLC publication. Inc. magazine focuses on heralding owners and managers of growing privately held companies in the US, providing business professionals with insight on management, marketing, sales, finance and technology.

About CLEARLINK

CLEARLINK provides clients with marketing services aimed at creating incremental growth through integrated local media and unique partnerships. They have worked with some of the nation’s top brands, including DISH Network, Qwest, HughesNet, Mrs. Fields, TCBY and more.

CLEARLINK announced as finalist in Utah Work/Life Best Places to Work competition

12 May, 2009

Salt Lake City - May 2009 - The Utah Department of Workforce Services, Office of Work & Family Life announced CLEARLINK as a finalist in its 2009 Utah Work/Life Awards, Utah's Best Places to Work. In the official announcement, department spokesperson commented, "This year the amount of nominations almost double over last year. Because of the large number of nominations and the high quality of the companies, the competition was especially fierce. For more than 50% of the winners and finalists, this is their first year being nominated for the award." The Utah Work/Life Awards recognize and honor companies that are creating exceptional workplaces and businesses by effectively addressing employee work/life needs and striving to create and maintain a culture of equity and opportunity.

CLEARLINK is counted among those first time nominations and is pleased to have made such a prestigious list. "We were excited to be nominated for this award and viewed it as an opportunity to evaluate the work/life balance within our company and make positive changes," said Dan Eyring, VP of Organizational Development at CLEARLINK. He continued, "We had no idea we would be recognized as one of the best places to work in a state that takes such pride in family and quality of life awareness." "We are honored to be counted among these great companies and we're committed to the needs and quality of life of our employees moving forward." "We're finding that the more we focus on our people, the happier they are, turnover slows down, job satisfaction goes up, and that's better for business!" said Cammie Cable, Human Resource Manager at CLEARLINK.

This kind of recognition is starting to become a regular occurrence for CLEARLINK. In 2007 the company was named the 5th fastest growing company in Utah, only to follow up with a 4th fastest growing company in Utah and a coveted Inc. 500 nod in 2008.

For a full list of the 2009 Work/Life Awards Winners and Finalists, please visit http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/occ/worklife/awards

If you are interested in employment with CLEARLINK, please visit www.joincl.com

CLEARLINK VP of Marketing, Mauri Love, Named One of Utah's 30 Women to Watch in Utah Business

20 April, 2009

Salt Lake City, UT April 2009 – Utah Business, a leading magazine in News and Information, has named Mauri Love one of “30 Women to Watch” in Utah’s business economy for their 10th anniversary feature.

As the VP of Marketing, Love has played an essential role in helping one of Utah’s fastest growing companies reach success. Love is ambitious and motivated, thoroughly understanding every job within the company. According to Dan Eyring, VP of Organizational Development, “She leads by example and owns everything she does. She takes the overall performance of the marketing department personally. Mauri is one, if not the key component to the company.”

To what does Love attribute her success? “I surround myself with very capable people and allow them to apply their own brain power,” she said about her employees. “I’ve learned that experience might help, but innovative, self-motivated individuals produce the best results regardless of their background.”