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Cydcor demonstrates consistent excellence as it receives client top honors

Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced sales solutions, has once again proven its ability to get results by earning DIRECTV's Revolution Award as Dealer of the Year for the tenth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is evidence of Cydcor's exceptional sales performance and highlights the company's commitment to consistently delivering outstanding results for its clients. Furthermore, Cydcor was recognized as DIRECTV's top performer in sales, quality, and retention categories.

"Earning DIRECTV's top honor for the tenth consecutive year is a remarkable milestone - one that could only happen because our sales network and our internal team showed up, day after day, and refused to settle for anything less than the best. At Cydcor, we've always believed that results, character, and integrity are how you represent a client's brand. This recognition is proof of that belief working. We're not just proud; we're motivated to keep building," said Cydcor's CEO, Vera Quinn.

DIRECTV Senior Vice President Eric Goldfeld, also commented on Cydcor's sales excellence, saying, "Cydcor has set the standard for what it means to be a top sales partner. We are grateful for their business partnership and look forward to continued success together."

Cydcor remains dedicated to its core values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork. The company is committed to providing its clients with innovative solutions that drive growth and deliver tangible results, and it is proud to have earned the trust and loyalty of its partners.

For three decades and counting, Cydcor has provided customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while harnessing technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2026) - Vera Quinn, CEO of Cydcor, was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Greater Los Angeles Award winner. Quinn was selected among 26 finalists competing for the title.

Founded in 1994, Cydcor provides outsourced sales and customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging brands across B2B, residential, retail, and event service channels throughout North America. Under CEO Vera Quinn's leadership, Cydcor has achieved double-digit revenue growth for four consecutive years, earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing privately held companies, and expanded its services into new industry verticals. Cydcor has also earned the DIRECTV Dealer of the Year Revolution Award for ten consecutive years and has been named a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 13 times.

"Being recognized alongside entrepreneurs of this caliber is humbling," said Vera Quinn, CEO of Cydcor. "Cydcor was built by entrepreneurs to fuel entrepreneurs. We are able to drive customer growth for leading brands by empowering independent business owners who want to build something of their own, earn their way, and prove what's possible. To me, this recognition belongs to every business owner in our network who chose that path and the Cydcor team for showing up with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our culture is focused on people helping people, and that is what drives everything we do."

Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. It celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or raised outside capital to grow their company, transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.

Regional winners were chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment, and significant growth and impact.

As a Greater Los Angeles award winner, Quinn will now be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. The National Overall Award winner will move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in May 2027.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized the leadership of entrepreneurs such as:

  • Jason McGowan, Crumbl Cookies
  • Reid Hoffman | Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn Corp.
  • Saeju Jeong, Noom
  • Allison Ellsworth | Stephen Ellsworth, Poppi
  • Jitendra Mohan | Sanjay Gajendra | Casey Morrison, Astera Labs
  • Shelly Ibach, Sleep Number
  • Howard Schultz, Starbucks Coffee Company
  • Holly Thaggard | Amanda Baldwin, Supergoop!
  • Jodi L. Berg, Vita-Mix Corporation
  • Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries
  • Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons, The Home Depot, Georgia Force

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Recognition underscores Cydcor’s leadership in outsourced sales and revenue growth.

Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 13, 2026) - Cydcor, a leading outsourced and customer acquisition partner, has been named a Silver Stevie® Award winner for Sales Outsourcing Provider of the Year in the 20th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Widely regarded as one of the most respected global honors in sales performance and customer engagement, the Stevie® Awards recognize excellence in business development. Now in its 20th year, the program received more than 2,100 nominations from organizations worldwide. Winners are determined through a rigorous, multi-phase judging process conducted by more than 150 senior executives and industry experts.

Recognized for Performance-Based Sales and Trusted Partnerships

Cydcor was honored for its scalable, performance-based sales model that enables enterprise brands to accelerate growth through direct in-person customer acquisition programs. Built on structured standards, disciplined execution, and relationship-driven engagement, the company delivers sales results aligned with client growth goals.

"Everything we do comes down to earning trust," said Vera Quinn, CEO of Cydcor. "Clients rely on us to represent and protect their brands with integrity and deliver measurable results. Customers expect a professional, meaningful experience when they engage with the independent sales professionals in our network. This recognition further reinforces Cydcor's position as one of the leading outsourced sales companies in North America."

Stevie® Awards President Maggie Miller said, "The remarkable scores achieved by this year's Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service winners reflect the extraordinary levels of excellence, innovation, and customer impact they deliver. We proudly join the judges in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding organizations and professionals on their achievements."

Recognition in this program signals to clients, partners, and industry peers that Cydcor operates at the highest professional standards in outsourced sales and customer acquisition.

About Cydcor
Cydcor is an award-winning outsourced sales company headquartered in Agoura Hills, California. For more than 30 years, Cydcor has provided sales outsourcing and customer acquisition solutions for Fortune 500 companies and emerging brands across B2B, residential, retail, and event service channels throughout the United States and Canada. Through its network of independently owned sales companies, Cydcor helps clients build customer relationships. To learn more, visit www.cydcor.com.

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Stevie® Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the German Stevie® Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Stevie® Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Learn more about the Stevie® Awards at
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Awards & Recognition

Cydcor has earned recognition from leading clients, industry organizations, and business publications for performance in outsourced sales, customer acquisition, and sales quality. The releases below represent third-party validation of Cydcor's results-driven model across partnerships with Fortune 500 brands.

Leadership Updates

These announcements reflect recognition of Cydcor's executive leadership by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Ernst & Young, and regional publications, covering the direction, achievements, and momentum of the company's leadership team.

Community Impact

Community involvement is a sustained part of Cydcor's culture. These releases document the company's ongoing partnerships with charitable organizations, volunteer programs, and giving initiatives supported by team members and the broader sales network.

Business Growth

These announcements reflect Cydcor's trajectory as a growing outsourced sales organization — from Inc. 5000 recognition to new industry expansion and media coverage of the company's performance-based model.

Company News

General announcements covering Cydcor's operations, organizational updates, events, and initiatives that reflect the direction and culture of the company.

Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 1, 2024) - This October, Cydcor, a leader in outsourced sales and customer acquisition services, rallied together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of initiatives reflecting the company's "people helping people" culture. Inspired by a shared desire to support a colleague affected by breast cancer, these efforts demonstrate Cydcor's commitment to awareness and the impact of working together.

Cydcor team members on “Wear Pink Wednesdays.” To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10205/228672_1.jpg

Throughout the month, Cydcor team members had "Wear Pink Wednesdays" to elevate breast cancer awareness. In addition, team members had the opportunity to inscribe pink ribbons with the names of loved ones impacted by breast cancer, creating a meaningful tribute across the workplace. Additionally, Cydcor offered custom "pink" bracelets and pink ribbon pins with all proceeds going toward breast cancer support.

"Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts are an example of our 'people helping people' culture," said Cydcor CEO Vera Quinn. "Doing our part to improve the lives of others is at the heart of everything we do, and this October, we embraced that commitment."

To further support the cause, Cydcor hosted a fundraising sports event at its recent R&R Conference, where members of the company's network of independent sales offices competed and donated their winnings. Through their combined efforts, more than $10,000 was raised in support.

For more information about Cydcor's philanthropy and community service initiatives, please visit www.cydcor.com or follow the company on Instagram at @cydcor.

About Cydcor
Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California.

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Additional $10,000 raised at recent National Conferences for vital support to children in Belize.

Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 12, 2024) - Cydcor, the global leader in outsourced sales and customer acquisition services, continues to embody its "people helping people" culture by raising $130,000 for Liberty Children's Home, a sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Belize. This impressive total was achieved through a series of fundraising efforts held throughout the year, including during the most recent National Conference, where $10,000 was raised.

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At its National Conferences, Cydcor and its network of independent sales offices came together to support Liberty Children's Home by raising money through the sale of company apparel, tickets for opportunity drawings, and butterfly pins-symbolizing Liberty Children's Home's philosophy of growth, hope, and new beginnings.

The funds raised will be used to purchase everyday essentials for the children at Liberty, including food, medical supplies, school supplies, clothing, and more. Additionally, monies raised have contributed to significant facility improvements at Liberty Children's Home, such as enhancing the kitchen, outfitting the daycare center, painting the entire facility, and providing essential medical supplies.

Cydcor also plans to host a holiday drive at the end of the year, collecting clothing, shoes, and toys for the children at Liberty Children's Home.

Cydcor's commitment to Liberty Children's Home is part of a broader philanthropic initiative that reflects the company's deep-rooted "people helping people" culture. In addition to financial contributions and volunteering in Belize, Cydcor regularly engages in a variety of local charitable activities, such as clothing and food drives for community organizations, painting a local Boys and Girls Club, and sponsoring the Spark of Love holiday toy drive.

"Philanthropy and giving back to our communities, both locally and globally, are at the heart of who we are as a company," said Cydcor CEO and President Vera Quinn. "We are incredibly proud of the ongoing support from our sales offices and leadership, and we remain committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most."

To date, Cydcor has raised over $130,000 for Liberty Children's Home, helping to ensure that the children continue to receive the care and support they need. The company's dedication to Liberty is a testament to its ongoing mission to give back to communities both locally and globally.

For more information about Liberty Children's Home, visit their website at https://libertychildrenshome.org. To learn more about Cydcor's community service initiatives, please visit www.cydcor.com, or follow the company on Instagram @cydcor.

About Cydcor
Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California.

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Cydcor is a Best Places to Work 2024 Winner

Cydcor ranks on Los Angeles Business Journal's 2024 List of top LA workplaces.

Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2024) - Cydcor, leader in outsourced sales customer acquisition services, has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ). This marks Cydcor's 12th appearance on this prestigious list-based upon an extensive survey performed by Workforce Research Group that draws from employee experiences on development, benefits, leadership, corporate culture, and more.

"This achievement is testament to the unique people-centric culture we have cultivated at Cydcor," said Vera Quinn, CEO and President of Cydcor. "Our business is deeply rooted in caring for each other, prioritizing development, fostering growth, and creating opportunity. Our success is deeply rooted in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, find meaning in their work, and reach their full potential."

Across Los Angeles County, hundreds of small, medium, and large companies participated in the LABJ's two-part survey process to determine which ones ranked as the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles.

Each company is first evaluated on its workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics, which accounted for 25% of the assessment. The remaining 75% was based on a detailed, confidential employee experience survey, offering direct feedback from employees. These combined scores revealed the top companies, with Cydcor standing out among them.

"It is our team's passion, commitment, and belief in our mission that have earned us this honor once more," added Quinn. "We remain dedicated to ensuring that our workplace embodies our core values and continues to be a place where team members feel supported, inspired, and valued."

Cydcor is set apart from other Los Angeles employers, and here are three key aspects that its team members noted during the survey:

  • Supportive and Collaborative Culture: Team Members appreciate the friendly and inclusive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued.
  • Career Growth and Development: Cydcor is praised for its commitment to personal and professional growth. There are ample opportunities for advancement, with a clear path from entry-level roles to leadership positions.
  • Engaged and Accessible Leadership: Cydcor's executive leadership is noted for being approachable, involved, and genuinely interested in the well-being and development of their team members.

And being a company that doesn't believe in finish lines, Cydcor will use the results and data from the complete survey to understand where they are doing well and to guide areas of focus for making improvements.

Want to join Cydcor? Job opportunities at Cydcor can be found here. Learn more about Cydcor on Facebook, X, or LinkedIn.

About Cydcor

Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging the advantages of technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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Agoura Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2024) - Cydcor, a leading provider of outsourced sales solutions, has once again received DIRECTV's highest award for door-to-door sales. Cydcor CEO Vera Quinn proudly announced that the company has earned DIRECTV's Revolution Award as Dealer of the Year for the eighth consecutive year, demonstrating Cydcor's consistent ability to deliver outstanding results.

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Known for helping grow market share through high-quality and satisfied customers, Cydcor won the notable Dealer of the Year award, beating out hundreds of dealers nationwide. The Dealer of the Year Revolution Award recognition is one Cydcor's internal team and network of sales offices work tirelessly to maintain.

Cydcor has continuously met or exceeded targets, delivering high-quality customers, and helping drive growth for DIRECTV while ensuring long term success of Cydcor. Cydcor was recognized as DIRECTV's top performer in sales, quality, and retention categories including:

  • DIRECTV Dealer for 10 years
  • #1 in Low Risk at 99%
  • #1 Cancel Rate at 15%
  • 8x Revolution Dealer of the Year
  • #1 in Door-to-Door Volume

"We are honored to be named the 8x Dealer of the Year for door-to-door sales," said Vera Quinn, CEO of Cydcor. "This esteemed recognition is evidence of our unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional performance of our team. It proves our ability to reliably deliver outstanding results for our clients. We are grateful to DIRECTV for recognizing our efforts and look forward to continuing our relationship and furthering our impact on DIRECTV's growth."

DIRECTV, Assistant Vice President Eric King, also commented on Cydcor's sales excellence, saying, "Cydcor's commitment to sales excellence is unparalleled, and we are proud to have them as a dealer. Their ability to reliably deliver outstanding results in sales volume, quality, and retention is truly impressive, and we look forward to continuing to work together to achieve even greater success."

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Cydcor has a reputation for providing innovative solutions that drive growth and deliver tangible results, earning the trust and loyalty of clients.

About Cydcor:

Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies across a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the art of building relationships with consumers while leveraging technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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Nurturing & Growing

Creating a positive work environment fosters employee well-being, productivity, and growth. If companies intend to turn their workplace into a great workplace, they need to give attention, care, and a purpose. When a team is refreshed, empowered, and well supported by their company, the impact is felt by customers, the community, and the industry. And it is no surprise that Cydcor—a leading outsourced sales company headquartered in Agoura Hills, California—gained recognition for its work environment and business results.

The Los Angeles Business Journal has honored Cydcor by ranking it as one of the Best Places To Work 2023. But Cydcor is no stranger to this award: the Journal has now recognized it a monumental eleven times.

Vera Quinn, CEO & President of Cydcor, believes that a company's culture and growth do not come from one singular person. It comes from a team. She has assembled an incredible Leadership Team that has been instrumental in Cydcor's growth. The Cydcor Leadership Team focuses on innovation, and they have a yearly structure and cadence for their strategy planning. This has enabled the company to diversify its client portfolio and expand into different sales channels. Vera and the Leadership Team have created a culture built on integrity and collaboration, which has helped Cydcor land on Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work 11 times.

The development of the employees is one of Cydcor's behaviors. They value it, and Vera understands the importance of investing in talent development. The management team has all learned Cydcor's "PDP" process, where every team member at Cydcor has a personal development plan that focuses on their values, vision, goals, and opportunities for growth. Cydcor has a "promote from within philosophy." "We want people from within our business to be the people that take on the big challenges and build the company," explains Vera. "Most of the Leadership Team, including me, started with Cydcor in entry-level or early management roles and have experienced different roles and departments throughout their careers here." Hence, Vera encourages individuals to take ownership of their roles, fostering a sense of purpose and driving long-term growth within the organization.

Vera sets the example here. She is the most prominent student in the entire company. She reads a new book every week. And she brings others along with her, recently taking an Executive Education class from Northwestern on AI Applications for Growth along with members from Cydcor's IT Team.

The pioneering leader started with Cydcor when she was 20. Vera began her journey with one of the independently owned sales offices as a recruiter, then started her business as a hub manager, then moved to Cydcor 25 years ago. She began at Cydcor making payments and has done almost every job here before eventually moving into the CEO role in 2020. While the timeline may vary for each individual, Vera believes in staying true to one's vision, maintaining a growth mindset, and embracing failures as opportunities are vital for growth.

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data-driven insights, and a highly skilled network of sales offices, Cydcor delivers unparalleled value to clients while providing opportunities to individuals who choose to work in one of its independently owned sales offices. One of Cydcor's most significant achievements is its consistent delivery of measurable results for its clients while maintaining a strong focus on integrity. "All of our clients want more customers, and we pride ourselves on taking the time to explain the product or service and bringing our clients customers who stay. We are proud to have earned DirecTV's prestigious Dealer of the Year award 7 years in a row," adds Vera proudly.

Looking ahead, both Vera and Cydcor are poised for continued growth and success. They are committed to staying ahead of the technology curve and leveraging innovation to drive efficiency in their sales process. From expanding into new verticals to embracing emerging trends, the company remains focused on delivering exceptional value to the clients while empowering the team members to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

For Vera personally, she believes she is a custodian of the business, and her responsibility is to make the industry better before handing the responsibility off to the next CEO. She is also working towards her philanthropic responsibilities, and the entire company takes a day to volunteer at a local non-profit twice a year. YPO is an organization Vera joined 8 years ago, and it has transformed the way she does business. Her forum is essential to who she is and where she is professionally and personally. In 2015, Vera visited Liberty Children's Home in Belize, and it changed her life. She continued to visit and give her time, and eventually, she took on the financial responsibility for Liberty. Liberty is an organization that Vera personally supports, and Cydcor supports as well. "Our network of independently owned sales offices have rallied around Liberty and continues to raise money and visit multiple times a year. Our goal is 4-5 trips/year where we bring people at Cydcor or field leadership to do projects and spend time with the kids," concludes Vera.

Cydcor delivering a $5,000 check to Spark of Love Toy Drive

60 Cydcor volunteers stood alongside the Fire Departments of Ventura County and ABC7 to prepare Christmas gifts and food for those in need.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Date, 2023 – Cydcor, a leader in outsourced sales and customer acquisition services, participated in a successful December 8 event alongside Spark of Love, the largest toy community initiative in the nation, volunteering over 120 hours.

The initiative has garnered Christmas gifts that will go out to more than 30,000 children and teens in the community who would have otherwise gone without.

With over 60 Cydcor volunteers working to ensure the two-hour event was a resounding success, the team joined the Fire Departments of Ventura County and ABC7 in celebrating the 31st year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive, where the collective worked together to sort, organize, and prepare gifts donated to Spark of Love in Camarillo.  

In addition to the toys and presents, Spark of Love also collected nonperishable food, with all donations going to families within Ventura County.

The event succeeded an on-air interview with Cydcor’s VP of Marketing and Communications, Gail Michalak, on ABC7 that took place in downtown Ventura during the Spark of Love Stuff A Sleigh event on December 1st.

“Spark of Love has such a tremendous impact on this community where so many of our team members live, work, and play. It’s our 30th anniversary next year as a people helping people business and this is one way that we can really exemplify that right in our own backyard,” explained Michalak on Cydcor’s behalf.

Over the years, the Spark of Love Toy Drive has successfully collected and distributed close to 11 million toys to those in-need. During the 2022 event, Cydcor helped support the generous donations from members of the community, businesses and supporting sponsors that helped more than 33,000 local children and teens.

This year, Cydcor helped to sort and package gifts for more than 2,200 children!

“Giving is part of our culture,” says Cydcor CEO Vera Quinn. “I don’t think it would feel like the holiday season in our office if we didn’t participate in Spark of Love. We are thrilled to see how our community has come together this year.”


Cydcor, a leader in outsourced sales and customer acquisition services, helped keep the Spark of Love alive for children in Ventura County. Here’s how you can help in 2024 and beyond: 

  • Donate online through the Ventura Fire Foundation here. All proceeds are tax deductible and will be used to support local children and teens to buy gifts where we are short.
  • Purchase a gift on our Amazon Wish List registry here. It will be delivered directly to Toy Central for gifting to a hopeful child.

About Cydcor

Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a

wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging the advantages of technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. 

For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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About Spark of Love

Year after year, firefighters in Ventura County have been collecting donations for distribution to children and teens in need of a happier holiday experience. These include but are not limited to new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment, and non-perishable food items.

Dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County, Food Share provides boxes of food to families served through the toy drive. 

For more information on how to donate, please send an email to SparkofLove@Ventura.org or visit https://vcfd.org/spark-of-love-toy-drive/.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydcor, the global leader in outsourced sales customer acquisition services, announced its 11-time recognition as one of the Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This prestigious accolade underscores Cydcor's unwavering commitment to its team members and continuous efforts to enhance its workplace environment.

The Los Angeles Business Journal's rigorous evaluation process involved hundreds of companies from across Los Angeles County. It is comprised of two parts: a review of workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics, weighted at 25% of the assessment, and an employee experience survey, carrying 75% of the total evaluation weight. The combined scores determined the top companies and their final rankings. 

"We hold this recognition in high esteem because it comes directly as a result of evaluations and feedback from our team members," said Cydcor CEO Vera Quinn. "I'm equally thrilled that we have been acknowledged in the thriving and competitive area of Los Angeles," Quinn added.

Proving its commitment to ensuring it is the best company it can be, Cydcor leveraged feedback from the previous year to take deliberate actions to further solidify areas where it is strong as well as make changes in areas that hold significance to its team members. 

Cydcor earned high marks from its team members in several crucial areas, including:

  • Belief in company leadership 
  • Commitment to employee well-being 
  • Company Culture 
  • Diversity and inclusion 
  • Team Member relationships with their managers 
  • Technology, and professional development

Reflecting on Cydcor's remarkable achievement, CEO and President Vera Quinn remarked, "Our business thrives because of our exceptional people and the culture we've fostered at Cydcor is the cornerstone of why we are recognized as a great place to work. I am immensely proud of what we've accomplished." 

Cydcor's culture and its journey to becoming one of the Best Places to Work was also recently featured in an insightful article from USA Today found here.

For individuals seeking to join Cydcor, opportunities can be found here. Learn more about Cydcor on LinkedIn and Instagram

About Cydcor 

Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies across a wide range of industries. Through a unique blend of in-person sales, call center support, and digital marketing services, Cydcor excels in building lasting relationships with consumers while harnessing technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Established in 1994, this privately held company is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, please visit www.cydcor.com.

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Cydcor demonstrates consistent excellence as it receives client top honors.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced sales solutions, has once again proven its ability to get results by earning the DIRECTV Revolution Award as Dealer of the Year for door-to-door sales for the seventh consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is evidence of Cydcor's exceptional sales performance and highlights the company's commitment to consistently delivering outstanding results for its clients. Additionally, Cydcor was recognized by DIRECTV as one of the top performers in sales, quality, and retention categories.

Cydcor Earns Prestigious DirecTV Dealer of the Year Revolution Award for the 7th Consecutive Year
Cydcor Earns Prestigious DirecTV Dealer of the Year Revolution Award for the 7th Consecutive Year

"Winning the Revolution Award for the seventh year demonstrates our unwavering dedication to representing DIRECTV's brand and services with the utmost professionalism," said Vera Quinn, Cydcor CEO and President. "Honoring our commitments and delivering consistently and excellently are paramount to our business. We are extremely proud to receive this award from DIRECTV once more."

"DIRECTV selected Cydcor as the Door-to-Door Dealer of the Year for the seventh consecutive time because of their commitment to growth, customer experience and standards of excellence. We truly value our relationship with Cydcor," said Eric King, DIRECTV Associate Vice President Sales and Service.

Cydcor remains dedicated to its core values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork. The company is committed to providing its clients with innovative solutions that drive growth and deliver tangible results, and it is proud to have earned the trust and loyalty of its partners.

About Cydcor: Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging the advantages of technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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History repeats itself as Cydcor earns top client honors.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydcor, the leader in customer acquisition solutions, has been named DIRECTV's Dealer of the Year six years in a row for its outstanding sales performance. The company has also been honored as a top performer in other competitive categories for sales and quality. In late 2022, the DIRECTV Dealer of the Year award was presented to Cydcor's CEO and President Vera Quinn and Chief Revenue Officer Rich Mangafas, during the DIRECTV virtual Revolution Conference.

Known for its consistent performance in helping its clients grow market share through high-quality and satisfied customers, Cydcor won this notable award, beating out thousands of dealers nationwide. The Dealer of the Year Revolution Award recognition is one Cydcor's internal team and network of sales offices work tirelessly to maintain year after year.

"Being honored by our longtime client for the sixth consecutive year is a testament to Cydcor's ability to consistently perform," said Quinn. "Winning this time is particularly meaningful because of the way the sales team was able to produce impressive results amid the extraordinary challenges presented by the pandemic."

"I value the collaboration and professionalism that Cydcor brings to our relationship, and look forward to more years together," said Jeff Jerista, AVP National Distribution, DIRECTV."

Cydcor and its network of independent sales offices are known for delivering a great experience for the customers of the brands they represent. "This recognition demonstrates our ability to deliver consistent results for our clients, and how our team is not only intensely focused on growth, but places equal weight on providing top quality," added Quinn.

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About Cydcor
Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging the advantages of technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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Gail Michalak
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805-277-5525

Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 List Highlights Top Companies.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydcor, the global leader in outsourced sales customer acquisition services, has been regularly honored as one of the Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal. As of their most recent acceptance of this award in 2022, Cydcor has been included ten times on the annual list – which recognizes the best employers throughout Los Angeles; benefiting the county's economy, workforce, and businesses.

"Our business is successful because of our people, and we make a very conscious effort to consistently take steps to ensure we are the best company we can be for our team members," says Cydcor CEO and President Vera Quinn.

"The culture we have created at Cydcor is why we believe we are a great place to work. I am so proud of what we've created at Cydcor and that others have recognized it," states Quinn.

Hundreds of companies from across Los Angeles County participated in the LABJ's two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles.

First, weighted at 25% of the evaluation, each company was measured on workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part was an employee survey to measure the employee experience and was worth 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and final rankings. "Because it is our team members evaluating us, we are extremely honored to earn this recognition," Quinn concludes.

Cydcor received high marks from its team members for:

  • Corporate culture and communications
  • Team Member relationships with their managers
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Benefits
  • Role satisfaction
  • Training, technology, and professional development

Cydcor has many programs in place that its team members enjoy and distinguish the company from other employers in Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city, including:

  • Community service opportunities
  • An on-site gym, snacks, and an open floor plan
  • Team building opportunities such as corporate games and team nights

Want to join Cydcor? Job opportunities at Cydcor can be found here. Learn more about Cydcor on FacebookTwitter, or LinkedIn.

About Cydcor
Cydcor provides customer acquisition solutions to Fortune 500 and emerging companies in a wide range of industries. Through a unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services, Cydcor has mastered the power of building relationships with consumers while leveraging the advantages of technology to acquire, grow, and retain customers for its clients. Founded in 1994, the privately held company is based in Agoura Hills, California. For more information about Cydcor, visit www.cydcor.com.

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AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --- Cydcor, the leader in customer acquisition solutions, partnered with Ventura County Firefighters for the 30th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive, which brings holiday magic to more than 33,000 underserved children across Southern California.

Spark of Love works with organizations throughout the community to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment to children and teens in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura, and Riverside Counties.

Cydcor donated $5,000 and volunteered more than 200 hours supporting the Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive

"Cydcor team members volunteered more than 200 hours sorting, organizing, and preparing toys for holiday donations made possible through the efforts of Spark of Love," said Cydcor CEO and President Vera Quinn. "When we saw the large number of organizations in need of support, Cydcor donated $5,000 to help ensure children and teens who would otherwise go without, would have something to open this holiday season."

"We are so thankful for the help of Cydcor and other local organizations for their help in making children's holidays a bit brighter, especially in communities still contending with the long-term effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy," said Crystal Stratton, Ventura County Spark of Love Community Engagement Program Administrator.

"Opportunities like volunteering for the Spark of Love Toy Drive positively impact our team members as much as the organizations we are helping," Quinn continued. "Giving back is an important part of Cydcor's culture, and these events help build both the team and the community," Quinn concluded.

Want to support Spark of Love? Go to their website at https://vcfd.org/spark-of-love-toy-drive/

Interested in a career at Cydcor where community involvement is part of the company culture? Find out more about Cydcor at www.cydcor.com.

Cydcor ends 2022 continuing to act on being a "people helping people" business.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydcor, the global leader in outsourced sales and customer acquisition services maintains walking its talk of being a "people helping people" business announced the success of two major philanthropic programs in 2022. The company shared that it has raised much-needed funds and resources for Belize-based Liberty Children's Home, a sanctuary for more than 40 abused, abandoned, and neglected children, some of whom also have special needs or suffer from HIV or AIDS. Liberty has been Cydcor's Philanthropy of Choice for the past 5 years.

At a business-wide event earlier this year, Cydcor and its network of independent sales offices donated nearly $10,000 to Liberty. Funds raised will go directly towards fulfilling some of the home's vital basic needs like building repairs, grounds upgrades, food, utilities as well as educational supplies and sports equipment. Financial support has been even more critically needed due to the lingering effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Belize's local economy, and the inability of volunteers being able to travel to Belize and provide support in person.

"Working with Liberty Children's Home, I've seen the direct impact of our fundraising efforts on the kids who call Liberty home. The organization has such a positive impact on these children and provides them with a safe and loving environment," said Cydcor CEO and President Vera Quinn. "Giving back to the community locally and globally is a core part of our culture," Quinn concluded.

In addition to fundraising, Cydcor and the field sales offices held a Holiday gift drive, which provided clothing, toys, technology, and basic health and personal care items for the more than 62 children. Programs dedicated to supporting Liberty Children's Home will continue in 2023 with a Cydcor-sponsored visit to Liberty for those individuals who raise the most monies for the organization.

To find out more about Liberty Children's Home, check out their website at https://libertychildrenshome.org/. Cydcor's history of community service can be found on the company website at www.cydcor.com.

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