• - Canadian Business unveils 30th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies -

Canadian Business and Maclean’s ranked sMedia № 53 on the 30th annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian business on five-year revenue growth. Growth 500 winners are profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean’s magazine and online at CanadianBusiness.com and Growth500.ca

sMedia made the 2018 Growth 500 list with a five-year revenue growth of 4068%.

“The companies on the 2018 Growth 500 are truly remarkable. Demonstrating foresight, innovation, and smart management, their stories serve as a primer for how to build a successful entrepreneurial business today,” says Deborah Aarts, Growth 500 program manager. “As we celebrate 30 years of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies program, it’s encouraging to see that entrepreneurship is healthier than ever in this country.

“sMedia team is honored to be included in the Growth 500 ranking,” says Founder & CEO Marshal Finch. “We are fully committed to improving sales through data-driven advertising for 240+ automotive dealerships in North America. sMedia is proudly serving the automotive market delivering one of the highest ROI in the industry.”

About the Growth 500

For 30 years, the Growth 500 has been Canada’s most respectable and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the Growth 500 - formerly known as the PROFIT 500 - profiles the countries most successful growing businesses. The Growth 500 is produced by Canadian Business. Winners are profiled in a special Growth 500 print issue of Canadian Business (packaged with the October issue of Maclean’s magazine) and online at Growth500.ca and CanadianBusiness.com. For more information on the ranking, visit Growth500.ca

About Canadian Business

Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is the country’s premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy, and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.

About sMedia

sMedia is North America's leading digital marketing agency for automotive dealerships. sMedia has been recognized in 2014 and 2015 as a top Google Certified Agency in North America. Over 240 dealerships across North America partner with sMedia to build traffic, maximize engagement, and drive leads and sales. As a Google SMB Premier Partner, sMedia maximizes ROI on online advertising strategy by driving engaged buyers to Vehicle Detail Pages and converting them into high-quality leads.