NYSE-Traded Performance Marketing Company Celebrates Award For Company Growth As It Plots Further Expansion And Creates Value For Public Shareholders

Clearwater, FL – August 12, 2020 — Digital Media Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: DMS), a leading provider of technology and digital performance marketing solutions leveraging innovative, performance-driven brand and marketplace solutions to connect consumers and advertisers, today announced it has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies for the seventh consecutive year. DMS was awarded this honor as it has transitioned from a private to a publicly traded company this summer, continuing its growth trajectory and market leadership within the digital marketing industry.

The distinguished Inc. 5000 list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success for private businesses and leaders, acknowledging the remarkable journeys of the fastest growing companies across the country. In its recent second quarter earnings announcement, DMS posted 3.4% quarter-over-quarter growth (QoQ) and 30% year-over-year (YoY) growth, driven by strength for its digital performance marketing solutions, while overall gross profit margin was above 30%. With its pay-for-performance model, DMS helps advertisers de-risk their marketing spend with a focus on customer conversions — which comes at an opportune time as the spend in digital online channels continues to outpace that of traditional offline and broadcast advertising.

“Becoming a public company changes many things, but our roots are not one of them. Our approach to business and our commitment to the needs of our employees and clients remains our number one priority,” said Joe Marinucci, DMS CEO. “In our final year as a private company, it is both rewarding and motivating to end this chapter by being recognized, once again, on the Inc. 5000 list alongside fellow companies that have experienced tremendous growth. We’re committed to continuing our strong history of growth as we now look to create value and returns for our public shareholders.”

DMS recently completed its eleventh acquisition, welcoming SmarterChaos, a premier digital marketing and online performance management agency, along with SmarterChaos-owned She Is Media, a female-centric performance ad network. SmarterChaos joined DMS with a cemented foundation of success, recognized alongside DMS on this year’s Inc. 5000 list, for growth achieved prior to the completed acquisition.

“Both the recent acquisition of SmarterChaos and our transition to a public company are representative of DMS maintaining its big and growing mindset,” said Fernando Borghese, DMS COO. “Our commitment to people, process and technology has benefited our employees, advertiser clients and partners throughout the years, and we look forward to building on our ability to provide customized, performance-based digital marketing solutions that provide direct accountability for every media dollar spent.”

About Digital Media Solutions^®

Digital Media Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: DMS) is a leading provider of technology and digital performance marketing solutions leveraging innovative, performance-driven brand direct and marketplace solutions to connect consumers and advertisers. DMS proprietary technology solutions, significant proprietary media distribution and data-driven processes help large brands steadily acquire more customers. For more information visit https://digitalmediasolutions.com. 

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