Vantage Media Named Top Five Fastest Growing Technology Company in Los Angeles Area

Ranks No. 69 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Vantage Media is the No. 4 fastest growing technology company in the Los Angeles area, according to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth over five years (2003-2007). With growth of 3,610.2 percent during this period, Vantage Media is one of 27 Los Angeles area-based companies to make this year’s Technology Fast 500. Prior to making this year’s Fast 500 list, Vantage Media was recognized in 2007 as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner in Los Angeles based on its exceptional five-year growth record.

“Vantage Media has earned its position among the fastest growing companies in North America, and we are proud to honor this important accomplishment.”

“We’re delighted to once again be recognized for Vantage Media’s exceptional growth and success as the nation’s leading performance search marketing firm,” said Steve Jillings, Vantage Media CEO. “This tremendous achievement can be attributed to the company’s dedication to best practices in every aspect of search and commitment to stay at the forefront of this constantly evolving industry for best client results.”

“Each company on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 is an innovator with an exceptional five-year track record of growth,” said Phil Asmundson, Deloitte LLP vice chairman and national managing partner for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. “Vantage Media has earned its position among the fastest growing companies in North America, and we are proud to honor this important accomplishment.”

Los Angeles Companies Grew an Average 4,207 Percent

Fast 500 companies in the Los Angeles area grew an average of 4,207 percent, compared with the national average of 3,043 percent. Of the 27 Los Angeles area companies on this year’s Technology Fast 500, 44 percent are repeat winners. Los Angeles Fast 500 winners make up approximately five percent of this year’s Fast 500. Seven Los Angeles area Internet companies ranked among the Fast 500, making it the dominant category.

About Vantage Media

Based in El Segundo, CA, Vantage Media is the leader in performance search marketing. The company’s proprietary online marketing technology has been developed over six years and has been effectively used to partner with over 130 major brands within the education, home services, finance and insurance, and consumer services verticals. Vantage’s performance search model drives millions of incremental customers to its clients without assuming the risks inherent in PPC marketing. Vantage Media was recently named top five fastest growing technology company in Los Angeles by Deloitte and ranked 69th in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500. Vantage Media was also named to the Inc. 500 and ranked fourth among Inc. Magazine’s Top Companies in Advertising and Marketing. For more information, please visit www.vantagemedia.com.

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