Burke Communications Rises On Charlotte Business Journal Ranking of Ad Agencies
July 31, 2009

CHARLOTTE, NC - Burke Communications rose five spots to number 13 on the Charlotte Business Journal's annual ranking of the top advertising agencies in Charlotte/Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. The list ranks total capitalized billings by Charlotte-area advertising and marketing firms in 2008.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Burke Communications has been in the top 20 list of local advertising agencies. The company has also been ranked among the top 10 in the Charlotte Business Journal's list of top Web site design firms in each of the prior 5 years.

"We are proud to see our firm's growing stature in the Charlotte advertising industry reflected in the Charlotte Business Journal's annual ranking of advertising and marketing agencies," said Jack Burke, CEO of Burke Communications. "Particularly in the current economy, when so many firms in our sector are contracting, we view our firm's stability as a vote of confidence from our clients and a sign that our strategies are working. We are pleased that Carolinas businesses are recognizing the value of combining top notch design, branding and advertising with strong business acumen by selecting Burke Communications to manage their marketing programs."

The Charlotte Business Journal is published weekly by American City Business Journals, the nation's largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers. Its "Top 25 List" is a popular feature which weekly ranks local business sectors on various measures. The lists are compiled annually into the Book of Lists, an important business resource for the local market.