Hudson Valley-based advertising and PR agency continues rapid growth despite down economy
GOSHEN, N.Y. (August 29, 2012) – Focus Media, a full-service public relations and advertising firm serving the Hudson Valley, has been recognized on Inc. magazine’s 5000 list.
The list, released annually by the magazine, ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Focus Media, which offers a wide range of public relations, marketing and digital services to clients spanning many different industries, ranked 1,049 on this year’s list.
“It is a tremendous honor to be ranked on the Inc. 5000 list, as it reflects our entrepreneurial spirit and expertise that we provide to each of our clients,” said Josh Sommers, President and CEO of Focus Media. “Our team has worked hard to build our reputation, and as a result we have grown rapidly in some very tough economic times so this recognition is something truly special.”
Focus Media has grown immensely since its start in 2002, and has seen particularly high growth over the past four years. Inc. reported that the company has seen revenue growth of 301 percent over the past three years. The firm was recognized as the fastest-growing public relations agency in the eastern United States by PR Week in 2011, as well as the second fast-growing firm in the nation.
The Inc. 5000 is made up of companies ranked according to percentage growth over the previous four years. To appear on the list, companies must be privately held and based in the United States. All revenue figures are certified by a licensed professional with credentials in good standing or verified through an independent audit.
The magazine celebrates the rankings at its annual Inc. 500|5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony, which takes place this year in October.
Focus Media has become a highly respected agency, representing clients such as Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Center, Ulster County Tourism, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. and United Water New York. Additionally, Sommers recently received the Walter A. Rhulen Award from the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development. The Rhulen Award, which is presented annually, recognizes an individual for business excellence, community commitment and service to humanity. The award will be presented to him at the Partnership’s annual dinner on Oct. 4
To learn more about Focus Media’s ranking on the Inc. 5000 list, visit http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/focus-media.
About Focus Media Focus Media, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in market research, branding, design, collateral development, TV and radio production, media planning and placement. Since founding the company in 2002, President and CEO Josh Sommers has assembled a highly talented team of marketing experts, public relations strategists and acclaimed graphic designers that have made Focus Media a preeminent advertising agency known for its creativity, innovation and cutting-edge marketing strategies. For more information, visit http://advertisingandpr.com.
