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JUNE 2016 •
PPB
• 31
GREATEST COMPANIES
TO WORK FOR 2016
WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT ORIGAU-
DIO
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Nominator Huey Hoang,
who’s been at the company for
almost five years, says, “OrigAudio
consistently strives to be the best
company not only because of its
products but because of its team
and clients. Each day brings a dif-
ferent set of challenges, yet with
an awesome team, we inspire each
other to become better on a pro-
fessional and personal level. As the
company is continually growing,
OrigAudio remains open to new
ideas from all levels of the team,
whether it is about products, mar-
keting or creative initiatives.
OrigAudio started with a small
team and is gradually becoming a
truly wonderful family.”
It’s this teamwork, he says,
that becomes crucial during the
extremely fast-paced fourth
quarter when the company
receives a huge influx of orders
and also produces a catalog. All
employees, including the two co-
founders, contribute to the cata-
log. “Although there are plenty of
projects in the works, everyone
goes above and beyond to add
each and every detail to the cata-
log,” he says. “As it is a collective
effort, we use each experience to
teach one another something
new—challenging the company
to be greater as a whole. Big or
small projects, everyone comes
together to help one another.
Not only is the team there for
our clients, but we are there for
each other.”
HOW IT DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF AS AN
EMPLOYER
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Hoang likes the fact
that OrigAudio fosters everyone’s
individual interests and profes-
sional goals, and says the co-
founders often inquire about each
team member’s aspirations and
encourage them to grow. He also
says the company excels at adapt-
ing quickly to the market, on a
product and strategy basis. “At
the end of the day, the co-
founders care and listen to their
employees. From new marketing
ideas to creative direction, from
product names to alternative pro-
duction strategies, the company is
very open to new ideas and
empowers their team to create
greatness on all levels.”
THE EXTRAS THAT COUNT
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Hoang
says the company’s culture is very
easygoing. “Day to day, it feels
like I’m walking into a new
episode of a hilarious office sit-
com as everyone has their crazy
stories and set of jokes. Even
though we all have different
backgrounds, we find common
ground in our ability to make
each other laugh.”
Top Executive
Jason Lucash, CEO
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Company Type
Supplier
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Location
Headquarters in
Huntington Beach,
California; additional
offices in Dublin,
California
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Website
www.promotionalspeak-
ers.com___
Year Founded
2009
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Total Employees
20
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Company Motto
“Why be like everyone
else when you can
be different?”
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Perks
Quarterly and annual
bonuses, plus commis-
sion; 401(k); dog-
friendly work environ-
ment; employees can
wear whatever they
want to work; happy
hours, company out-
ings, extra vacation
time
OrigAudio founder and CEO
Jason Lucash
(pictured front row, far left) couldn’t be more pleased with his team’s diversity
and creativity. “I think this for sure represents our randomness and awesomeness,” he says of his team’s snapshot.