Quad/Graphics’ Digital Marketing Agency Lauded for Vigorous
Three-Year Sales Growth of 195%
Rise Interactive (“Rise”), one of the fastest-growing digital
marketing agencies in the world, majority owned by Quad/Graphics
(NYSE: QUAD) (“Quad”), announced its ninth consecutive appearance
on the annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the
nation’s fastest growing companies. The achievement is significant;
only 1% of companies ever featured on the list have achieved
nine-time honoree status.
“To be recognized for the ninth time on the Inc. 5000 list is a
reflection of the tremendous work our teams produce for our
clients,” said Jon Morris, Founder and CEO of Rise Interactive.
“This growth is only possible by continuing to deliver a high ROI
for our clients, and having our clients stay with us year in and
year out.”
Rise ranks No. 2,260 on this year’s list with a three-year sales
growth of 195%. Since its inaugural appearance on the list in 2010,
Rise has more than quadrupled its sales revenue.
“At Rise, we are constantly thinking of new ways to innovate,”
Morris said. “For example, we are developing proprietary technology
to assist clients in their Amazon marketing efforts, which has seen
huge growth in the past six months. Also, thanks, in large part to
our partnership with Quad/Graphics, we have been able to build
relationships with a number of marquee clients this year.”
Quad/Graphics, a leading marketing solutions provider, has long
worked with Rise to orchestrate integrated, cross-media programs
that give marketers improved predictability and control over the
variables that drive consumer response. Quad acquired a
non-controlling interest in Rise in July 2016, and a majority
ownership stake in March 2018.
“Together with Rise, we continue to create a better way for our
clients to plan, produce, deploy, manage and measure their
marketing content across multiple channels,” said Joel Quadracci,
Chairman, President & CEO of Quad/Graphics. “Through our unique
integrated marketing platform, we reduce the complexities of
working with multiple agencies, and improve clients’ process
efficiencies and overall marketing spend effectiveness.”
The Inc. 5000 recognition is among a long list of honors Rise
has earned in recent history. Other awards include 2018 Search
Engine Land Large Marketing Agency of the Year, SEM; 2018 Crain’s
Chicago Business Fast 50; 2018 Crain’s Chicago Best Places to Work;
and 2017 Forrester Wave Search Marketing Agencies Report, Strong
Performer.
For more information about the Inc. 5000 and its ranking
methodology, visit https://www.inc.com/inc5000/.
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actual results to be materially different from those expressed in
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statements are based largely on the Company's expectations and
judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties,
many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control.
The factors that could cause actual results to materially differ
include, among others: the impact of decreasing demand for printed
materials and significant overcapacity in the highly competitive
commercial printing industry creates downward pricing pressures and
potential underutilization of assets; the impact of electronic
media and similar technological changes, including digital
substitution by consumers; the inability of the Company to reduce
costs and improve operating efficiency rapidly enough to meet
market conditions; the impact of changing future economic
conditions; the failure of clients to perform under contracts or to
renew contracts with clients on favorable terms or at all; the
impact of increased business complexity as a result of the
Company's transformation into a marketing solutions provider; the
impact of regulatory matters and legislative developments or
changes in laws, including changes in cyber-security, privacy and
environmental laws; the impact of fluctuations in costs (including
labor and labor-related costs, energy costs, freight rates and raw
materials) and the impact of fluctuations in the availability of
raw materials; the failure to attract and retain qualified
production personnel; the impact of changes in postal rates,
service levels or regulations; the fragility and decline in overall
distribution channels, including newspaper distribution channels;
the failure to successfully identify, manage, complete and
integrate acquisitions and investments; the impact of risks
associated with the operations outside of the United States,
including costs incurred or reputational damage suffered due to
improper conduct of its employees, contractors or agents;
significant capital expenditures may be needed to maintain the
Company's platform and processes and to remain technologically and
economically competitive; the impact of the various restrictive
covenants in the Company's debt facilities on the Company's ability
to operate its business; the impact on the holders of Quad/Graphics
class A common stock of a limited active market for such shares and
the inability to independently elect directors or control decisions
due to the voting power of the class B common stock; the impact of
an other than temporary decline in operating results and enterprise
value that could lead to non-cash impairment charges due to the
impairment of property, plant and equipment and other intangible
assets; and the other risk factors identified in the Company's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such may be amended or
supplemented by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws,
the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
About Rise Interactive
Rise Interactive is a digital marketing agency specializing in
media, analytics and creative & development. The agency’s
proprietary Interactive Investment Management® approach uniquely
helps clients see, shape and act on opportunities across the entire
digital landscape. Rise is a strategic partner, helping leading
brands like ULTA Beauty, Atkins Nutritionals and others make
smarter marketing investment decisions and create more relevant
experiences for their customers. For more information, visit
www.riseinteractive.com or follow the company on Twitter
@riseinteractive.
About Quad/Graphics
Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) is a leading marketing solutions
provider. The Company leverages its strong print foundation as part
of a much larger, robust integrated marketing platform that helps
marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online
media channels. With a consultative approach, worldwide
capabilities, leading-edge technology and single-source simplicity,
Quad has the resources and knowledge to help a wide variety of
clients in multiple vertical industries, including retail,
publishing and healthcare. Quad provides a diverse range of digital
and print and related products, services and solutions from
multiple locations throughout North America, South America and
Europe, and strategic partnerships in Asia and other parts of the
world. For additional information visit www.QG.com.
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