Attributes 254% Revenue Growth to Stellar Digital Technology Run by Best-In-Class Philadelphia-Based Ad Buying Team
Philadelphia PA, November 7, 2019 — Vici, headquartered in Philadelphia PA today announced it ranked 370 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America now in its 25th year. Vici Media grew 254% during this period.
Upon learning Vici, a technology company located in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, was among the fastest 500 growing technology companies in North America, Managing Partner Todd Schumacher said “it’s just amazing to be recognized like this, we have the best people in the digital business and it’s showing up in the results our clients are getting every day!”
Co-Founder Megan Malone credits their outstanding ad buying team, knowledgeable trainers, and sophisticated digital products with the company’s 254% revenue growth. She said, “We have a relentless pursuit to trailblaze the latest digital marketing techniques with one goal in mind: make our clients look like rock stars! And the best part is we have a lot of fun doing it.” Vici was recently was named Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2019 Best Places To Work.
Added Co-Founder Leslye Schumacher, “It’s hard to believe we have come this far in just five years, it’s been a wonderful, roller-coaster of a ride.”
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, so we are especially pleased to announce and congratulate the 2019 winners,” said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “Once again, we saw innovation across the board, with software companies continuing their dominance of the top ten. It’s always inspiring to see how the Fast 500 companies are transforming business and the world we live and work in.”
“As technology innovation trends towards ‘everything as a service,’ it’s no surprise that software companies dominate the winners list yet again this year,” said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “What’s exciting about celebrating 25 years of the Tech Fast 500 is we now have a quarter century of innovation stories to draw and reflect upon. These are the companies that push boundaries, help organizations become more efficient and productive, and ultimately enable businesses to drive growth and revenue. We congratulate all the well-deserving winners.”
Overall, 2019 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 166 percent to 37,458 percent from 2015 to 2018, with median growth of 439 percent.
About Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™
Now in its 25th year, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2015 to 2018.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $US50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least $US5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
About Vici
Established in April 2014 in Philadelphia, Vici specializes in White Labeled solutions for media groups and agencies including sales training, media planning, online ad buying, reporting, and optimization of campaigns. We do this by utilizing a multi-platform approach to digital marketing which includes targeted internet display advertising (Behavioral, Keyword, Artificial Intelligence), mobile targeting, geo-targeting, video pre-roll advertising, OTT, retargeting, PPC, SEO, Facebook and Instagram, Mobile Conquesting™, Native Advertising, Live Chat as well as Household IP Targeting. Vici’s Founding Partners are Todd Schumacher, Megan Malone, and Leslye Schumacher.
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