Cary, N.C., Nov. 23, 2009 — Publishing Executive magazine (www.PubExec.com) has named S&A Cherokee (www.sacherokee.com) as one of the “Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for 2009.” Based in North Carolina, S&A Cherokee publishes national and regional magazines such as Auto Remarketing, SubPrime Auto Finance News, Cary Magazine and Triangle East, as well as custom publications for external clients.  Compiled by Publishing Executive and Best Companies Group, this year’s list of “Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for” includes eight companies. The program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the magazine publishing industry, benefiting the nation’s economy, its workforce and businesses.  S&A Cherokee placed fourth on the list and is the only North Carolina-based company represented. The complete list is published in the November 2009 issue of Publishing Executive and will be accessible online at www.PubExec.com.

The selection process for the “Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for” program encompassed a two-part process. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of a survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey and analysis process and determined the final rankings.  “This has been a banner year for S&A Cherokee in terms of recognition,” said company founder and President Ron Smith. “Making the Inc. 5000 and Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 lists validated our growth, and now being named one of the best magazine publishers to work for affirms that we grew in the right manner – by creating a workplace environment that attracts top talent.”  For more information about S&A Cherokee, call (919) 674-6020 or visit www.sacherokee.com. For more information on the “Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for” program, visit www.BestMagCompanies.com.

About S&A Cherokee  Delivering intelligent communications, S&A Cherokee is a full-service communications company providing public relations, advertising, marketing, event planning and custom publishing services. In 2009, S&A Cherokee was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, as well as the Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 and Publishing Executive magazine’s “Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for.” Originally founded as Smith & Associates in 1982, the company is based in Cary, N.C. In addition to its consulting and event planning services, S&A Cherokee publishes national and regional magazines such as Auto Remarketing, SubPrime Auto Finance News, Cary Magazine and Triangle East, as well as custom client publications. The company has approximately 40 employees and also maintains offices in Garner, N.C. For more information, visit www.sacherokee.com or call (919) 674-6020.