With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 175%, Fast Forward, LLC (dba exploreMedia) Ranks No. 104 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 166.43 percent.
Montgomery, AL, February 28, 2024 – Inc. magazine revealed that
exploreMedia is No. 104 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Southeast private companies, based in South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
"exploreMedia originated from a local resource guide and greeting service for newcomers and has evolved to encompass various print publications and now operates as a full-service digital marketing agency,” said Pam Mashburn, President/CEO and Chief Strategy Officer. “exploreMedia's growth over the past few years has been nothing short of remarkable. I take immense pride in the transformation of our company, which has successfully extended its reach to a wider audience through the realm of digital media, all while holding fast to our roots in print publications. Our growth is a testament to our creative and dedicated team constantly tackling the evolving landscape of media. As we continue to expand our reach, I remain deeply proud of exploreMedia's enduring commitment to excellence."
The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southeast region. Between 2020 and 2022, these 223 private companies had an average growth rate of 166.43 percent; by 2023, they’d also added 20,496 jobs and $8.8 billion to the region’s economy.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast, including company profiles, can be found at
inc.com/Southeast starting February 27, 2024. You’ll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.
“The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies. They’re energizing regional economies as they engineer the future of their industries. Learn who they are and what they do — they’ll be impacting things for a while,” said Eric Hagerman, Special Projects Editor at Inc. Media.
About exploreMedia
exploreMedia is a full-service marketing agency offering everything from traditional advertising to the latest in innovative digital products and solutions. Our approach is results focused - we turn challenges into opportunities, employing advanced techniques to enhance our client’s online presence and business performance. With a keen focus on measurable outcomes, each campaign is strategically crafted to maximize its impact and increase revenue growth.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals
Methodology
The 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2020 and 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.
The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit
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