The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s Independent-minded entrepreneurs. Collectively, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. These honorees boast an aggregate 2010 Revenue of $10.5 Billion and created 1.8 million jobs according to figures from Automatic Data Processing. — LRG is among Inc’s list of Top 10 Marketing & Advertising Companies as a result of 3,013.4% three-year growth.

For the 3rd consecutive year, Lead Research Group (LRG) joins the rarified company of organizations that have appeared on the list multiple times.

“We’re honored to have been named to the Inc. 500 list three years in a row, which is not often achieved. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team in serving clients,” said Matthew Marsh , Co-Founder and President, Lead Research Group. “We’re excited for our future and plan to continue building our service capacity in delivering innovative advertising solutions and technology to support growth—No doubt about it, big things are ahead for LRG.”

“This is a wonderful testament to a corporate team whose years of persistence and dedication have really paid off, not just for them but for thousands of LRG business clients representing a broad range of intensely competitive industries,” said Lynnea Bylund, president of Catalyst House, LRG’s accounting and financial solutions service provider.

About Lead Research Group
Founded in 2005, Lead Research Group has grown to become a leading, full-service direct marketing agency serving enterprises in a range of industries, including, education, financial, retail, legal and government. LRG specializes in lead generation solutions that focus on quality, scalability, conversion, and ROI%. Their offering encompasses a complete range of advertising services, from creative, targeted messaging, data testing and advanced technology. For more information, please visit http://www.leadresearchgroup.com.

March 2, 2011 – Lead Research Group (www.leadresearchgroup.com), one of the southland’s fastest growing and most innovative marketing firms, today announced that Ryan Rasmussen, Co-Founder and CEO, and Matthew Marsh, Co-Founder and President are among the nominees for the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards hosted by the Orange County Business Journal. According to The Business Journal, the award recognizes individuals who embody the American entrepreneurial spirit and whose organizations have contributed to the strength of our region’s economy. Rasmussen and Marsh are among the nominees where five outstanding entrepreneurs will be selected by an independent panel of judges, and announced at a luncheon and awards event at the Hyatt Regency Irvine on March 17.

“We are thrilled and honored to be among the other deserving nominees considered to receive this recognition,” said Marsh. “This has been a milestone year for Lead Research Group (LRG). We have experienced explosive growth in our business and revenue and continue to be inspired and committed to reaching new heights. To be included within our region’s group of dynamic business leaders who excel despite a challenging economic climate is an honor in itself.”

Huntington Beach-based Lead Research Group, which is one of the marketing industry’s most rapidly growing direct response advertising firms, experienced nearly 8000% revenue growth from 2007 to 2009, ranking # 3 for all Marketing and Advertising firms in the nation by INC. Magazine and snatching the #1 spot for fastest-growing private companies in Los Angeles and Orange County in 2010. The company provides quality online and offline lead generation campaigns with astute business development tactics to maximize sales growth.

The Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. The program celebrates the individuals and organizations whose accomplishments positively impact the OC business community.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by The Business Journal, the Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards feature BNY Mellon Wealth Management, QSI, Cresa Partners, Hein & Associates, LLP., Ernst & Young, Latisys, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business & Management and Brandman University as Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Bronze sponsors.

About Lead Research Group

LRG is a leading provider of true, performance-based marketing and advertising with the widest variety of marketing verticals, methods and niches. The LRG team, known industry-wide as the ‘Marketing Gorillas,’ provides advanced strategies to a wide variety of advertising initiatives. Lead Research Group focuses entirely on high ROI, quality performance and top-flight results. For more information about Lead Research Group, visit: http://www.leadresearchgroup.com.

About The Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Program

The Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. Entrepreneurs are a powerful economic force, especially in a down market. More than half of the companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list were launched during a recession or bear market, pointing to the fact that new firms generate jobs and promote growth in the economy. (http://www. entrepreneurship.gov).

Lead Research Group employs a full brain marketing approach that gives our clients a relevant and competitive edge in the marketplace. Our advertising strategies and state-of-the-art technology platform directly connects advertisers with their target audience. We combine quality lead generation campaigns with astute business development tactics to maximize your earning potential.

“The LRG team is a pioneering force in our industry,” said Matthew Marsh, President & Co-founder, Lead Research Group, “We are aligned with the best organizations in their industries. These partnership resources combined with our advertising content and exclusive data have contributed to our success and that of our clients. Working with LRG is a win-win situation.”

Lead411 provides news, alerts and people data on U.S. based companies., as well as stays on top of trends in the technology industry. Lead411 compiles its data into lists of the top tech companies geographically. “We created the Technology 500 Awards as a way to recognize companies that have the success formula right,” said Tom Blue, founder of Technology 500 and Lead411, “We’re pleased and feel fortunate to have Lead Research Group included.”
To view the entire Technology 500 list, click here.

About Lead Research Group
LRG is a leading provider of true, performance-based marketing and advertising with the widest variety of marketing verticals, methods and niches. The LRG team, known industry-wide as the ‘Marketing Gorillas,’ provides advanced strategies to a wide variety of advertising initiatives. Lead Research Group focuses entirely on high ROI, quality performance and top-flight results. For more information about Lead Research Group, visit: www.leadresearchgroup.com.

“Since its inception in 2005, Lead Research Group has grown to be the #1 Fastest-Growing company in Los Angeles and Orange County, #3 in Advertising and Marketing, #23 overall on the 2010 INC 500 list by INC Magazine.” says Ryan Rasmussen, CEO of Lead Research Group. “With the recent accolades, we felt we needed a new look and feel for the numerous clients discovering us monthly.”

LRG’s new website highlights its’ interactive approach, bringing together the advertiser or end user with direct access to the company’s diverse portfolio of marketing verticals and campaign management system. Matthew Marsh, President of Lead Research Group adds, “Our new site embodies our corporate relationship model and I am certain LRG will continue to increase in popularity.”

About Lead Research Group
LRG is a leading provider of true, performance-based marketing and advertising with the widest variety of marketing verticals, methods and niches. The LRG team, known industry-wide as the ‘Marketing Gorillas,’ provides advanced strategies to a wide variety of advertising initiatives. Lead Research Group focuses entirely on high ROI, quality performance and top-flight results. For more information about Lead Research Group, visit: www.leadresearchgroup.com.

Huntington Beach-based Advertising and Marketing Company Reports a Whopping 7,000% Growth to Claim #23rd Spot.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inc. Magazine has named Lead Research Group (LRG), a marketing and advertising agency located in Orange County, Ca., 23rd on its annual list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the U.S. The 2010 Inc. 500 list features the most comprehensive look at the most significant segment of the economy – America’s entrepreneurial sector.

LRG’s turnkey approach, for customized lead generation and marketing solutions, was also recognized by its number three position on the Inc. 500 list for Advertising and Marketing companies.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by Inc. once again, as it highlights our innovative business marketing model that focuses solely on successful ROI,” said CEO Ryan Rasmussen. “LRG’s business advertising model is the catalyst of our impressive sales growth and confirms our unique presence in the marketing marketplace.”

Matthew Marsh, President of Lead Research Group, adds, “We are beyond proud of the LRG team for the continued growth we’ve achieved, and the team’s hard work, ambition and dedication to our clients continues to demonstrate that even in a tight economy, LRG performance-based marketing strategies increase sales growth.”

“This is a fabulous re-validation of a corporate team whose years of vision and drive have paid off, not just for them but for thousands of business clients representing a diverse range of highly competitive industries,” said Lynnea Bylund, president of Catalyst House, LRG’s accounting and financial solutions provider.

About the Inc. 500

The 2010 Inc. 500 list, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. magazine, features the most dynamic, successful companies in the nation, the ones responsible for creating cutting-edge systems, product innovation, and fueling job growth. This year’s list reported aggregate 2009 revenue of $11.2 billion – a global reach of 45% – and employ 45,324 people, making the Inc. 500 possibly the best example of the impact these private, fast-growing companies have on the overall U.S. economy.

About Lead Research Group

LRG is a leading provider of true, performance-based marketing and advertising with the widest variety of marketing verticals, methods and niches. The LRG team, known industry-wide as the ‘Marketing Gorillas,’ provides advanced strategies to a wide variety of advertising initiatives. Lead Research Group focuses entirely on high ROI, quality performance and top-flight results. For more information about Lead Research Group, visit: www.leadresearchgroup.com.

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