Aug 12, 2009 — Boston, MA - Mediaspectrum, Inc.®, provider of the award-winning platform for mission critical media applications, today announced it has been ranked the No. 1 software company in New England by Inc. magazine. The company further ranked No. 166 overall in the publication's 28th annual Inc. 500 - an exclusive listing of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. With Boston featured as a "Top Ten Metro Area" on this year's list, Mediaspectrum is the leader in its region for growth and innovation.
The Inc. 500 represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. It has helped companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses to gain early exposure as members of this exclusive list.
"If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine's tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition."
Mediaspectrum is the premier solution provider for multi-media, multi-channel publishers looking to quickly and drastically streamline their businesses while at the same time increasing sales. Its platform is the only one of its kind to seamlessly integrate both advertising sales and content production, helping to radically transform the way future media companies compete and operate. Already implemented across some of the world's most recognized media companies, Mediaspectrum is delivering significant performance improvements, substantial cost savings and new sources of revenue for its customers.
"We are extremely honored to be ranked among Inc.'s fastest growing companies, including the local recognition as New England's top software provider," said Scott Killoh, CEO of Mediaspectrum. "Our company is dedicated to helping media publishers position their businesses for success in this rapidly changing news world. The platform we provide has quickly caught on, as this honor from Inc. magazine demonstrates. Mediaspectrum is truly helping publishers find new ad and commerce opportunities, while at the same time providing major cost reductions - exactly what is needed for these businesses to compete as multimedia publishers."
The 2009 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. Magazine (available on newsstands August 17 to November 15) and on Inc.com, reported aggregate revenue of $18.4 billion-up significantly from last year's $13.7 billion-and a median three-year growth rate of 880.5 percent. The companies on this year's list are also responsible for creating more than 55,000 jobs since their founding, making the Inc. 500 perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the overall U.S. economy. Complete information on this year's Inc. 500 can be found at http://www.inc5000.com
About Mediaspectrum
Mediaspectrum's platform is the first pure web-services based solution addressing all aspects of advertising, content (editorial), community and e-commerce. Today, it is helping the world's leading media companies, including the Washington Post, USA Today, The Tribune Company and Trinity Mirror to increase ad revenues, manage content, streamline processes and improve customer experience. Mediaspectrum is headquartered in Burlington, MA and can be found on the Web at www.mediaspectrum.net
About the Inc. 500/5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's entrepreneurial superstars-the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community, both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees andthe list's alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 23-25, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, and to register, visit www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
Jay Cody
Vice President of Marketing
Mediaspectrum
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