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SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) | BEST PLACES TO WORK HAHARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 11 mintz-hoke.com Advertising | Media | Digital | Branding | PR IT'S THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE WORKPLACES THE BEST. Congratulations to all the teams at the heart of the Best Places to Work winners. 14 Diray Media HEADQUARTERS: Norwalk INDUSTRY: Advertising/Marketing/PR WEBSITE: diraymedia.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Nancy Arnold, CEO D iray Media is a women-owned media boutique with more than 35 years of experience. It secures ad spots on Cable TV, YouTube or Roku and assists customers through creative campaigns for toys, beauty and household products. Employee Benefits: Company absorbs 100% of healthcare costs; offers paid maternity and pater- nity leave; matches employees' charitable contributions; facilities promote exercise and fitness; gym reimbursement for healthy living; flexible hours. Fun & Relaxation: Holds parties, happy hours, events for clients, rooftop Octoberfest, bingo, bowl- ing and baking. Survey Says: Employee survey re- sponses led to a two-day in/three- day out of office hybrid schedule. Formed a culture committee in partnership with Brendon Burchard's Growth Day model to provide development for personal and professional growth. Demographics: 47% of workforce is made up of millennials; 100% women in leadership roles. Employee Recognition: Birthday lunches with favorite foods, secret gifts and owner surprise for cele- brant; weekly "Shout Out Loud" kudos; team appreciation, includ- ing "pick your favorite lunch spot." 15 Mintz + Hoke HEADQUARTERS: Avon INDUSTRY: Advertising/Marketing/PR WEBSITE: www.mintz-hoke.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Ron Perine, Managing Principal & CEO M intz + Hoke is a full-service advertising agency that provides creative research, strat- egy, design, branding and digital services. e Media Only division delivers media, PR and social me- dia capabilities. Employee Recognition: Em- ployees receive gift cards on work anniversaries. Birthdays and an- niversaries are celebrated through posts on social media. Spot bonuses are given for outstanding achievements. Fun & Relaxation: Hosts a Healthy Meals Cook-a-on (volunteer with local restaurant chef to make meals for residents suffering from chronic diseases), book club, and eating for sustained energy class. DEI Efforts: Company hires inclusively; three of the agency's five principals are women, and staff includes an individual with a developmental disability. Helping to launch the CT Creative Acad- emy, a tuition-free, nonprofit portfolio school. Trophy Case: Previously named one of Connecticut's Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal.