Visible Technologies Named Second Fastest-Growing Private Company by Puget Sound Business Journal

2009 Companies Honored and Rankings Announced

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visible Technologies, a leading provider of social media monitoring and engagement solutions, today announced it was ranked number two of 100 fastest-growing private companies by the Puget Sound Business Journal at an invitation-only event that drew more than 400 people to Washington State Convention & Trade Center on October 15. At the awards event, all 100 companies that made the list were honored and the rankings were announced. The 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies are listed, with select companies profiled, in a special publication of the Business Journal on October 16.

“Being ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in Washington State two years in a row is not only a tremendous honor but a huge accomplishment given the recent economic environment”

The Fastest-Growing Private Companies program was launched 15 years ago by the Puget Sound Business Journal to identify and recognize companies speeding to the top of their industries. To be eligible, companies must: be privately held and headquartered in Washington; have at least $500,000 in net revenue in 2006; show an overall growth from 2006 to 2008 fiscal years; and agree to have their CPA confirm their net operating revenues with Puget Sound Business Journal and accounting partner RSM McGladrey. Visible Technologies was ranked the second-fastest growing private company with over 1,134 percent revenue growth over the past three years.

"Being ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in Washington State two years in a row is not only a tremendous honor but a huge accomplishment given the recent economic environment," said Dan Vetras, CEO of Visible Technologies. "This award speaks to the continued growth and investment in social media monitoring, analysis and engagement technology and the hard work and dedication of the Visible Technologies’ team to delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers."

Powered by the industry-leading truCAST technology, Visible Technologies’ solutions help leading brands such as Microsoft, Xerox, and Hormel successfully listen to, learn from and participate in social media conversations, as well as protect their executive and corporate brands online.

Earlier this year Inc. magazine also recognized Visible Technologies’ success, ranking the company No. 170 on its 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

The 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies program is presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal; co-presented by RSM McGladrey; and sponsored by KeyBank, Lane Powell and Robert Half International.

About Visible Technologies

Visible Technologies helps companies like Microsoft, Hormel and Xerox listen and learn what consumers are saying about them online and enables individuals to manage and protect their online reputations by helping brands to engage in the right conversations with the right influencers at the right time. With real-time business insight and response powered by the industry-leading truCAST technology platform, companies build relationships with customers, bolster their brands and grow revenue. For more information, go to http://www.visibletechnologies.com, or follow the blog at http://www.visinsights.com.

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