Digital Operative Ranks No. 1615 on the 2014 Inc. 5000

August 26, 2014 By BJ Cook,

Inc. Magazine Unveils 33rd Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

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Nikki Johnson Agency Marketing Manager Digital Operative 619-795-0630 nikki.johnson@digitaloperative.com www.digitaloperative.com SAN DIEGO, CA. August 26, 2014 -- Digital Operative was ranked NO. 1615 overall and NO. 173 among all Marketing and Advertising Agencies on Inc. magazine's 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. To date, the 2014 Inc. 5000, is the most competitive crop in the list’s history looking at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500|5000. “We’re so excited to be a part of this year’s Inc. 5000 alongside brands and companies we feel are driving better customer experiences and a better economy,” says BJ Cook, CEO of Digital Operative. “Beyond our growth, this is validation that DO’s exceptional people are the drivers of quality services, strong client relationships and creative digital solutions.” Partnering up with companies like Optimizely, Tenzing and Magento and hiring great people, Digital Operative has found a clear recipe for success -- constantly digging in to understand the customer, brand and the role marketing & technology plays in the brand/customer relationship. Along with a three-year sales growth rate of 264%, Digital Operative has worked hard to not lose sight of what’s important, operating under the motto of, “Content, Commerce and Community.” Striving to improve by way of creating unique content, always evolving knowledge of ecommerce and giving back to the community Digital Operative is a part of. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com/ . The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://www.inc.com/.

About Digital Operative

Digital Operative is an award-winning, full-service digital agency where transformative digital marketing meets creative commerce. We understand that today’s “anywhere customer” browses, compares and buys across many channels. That’s why our offering is fully integrated to cover Brand Strategy, User Experience (UX), Visual Design, Digital Marketing, Analytics and Development. We work with our clients to build better relationships with their customers at the intersection of commerce, content and community. Our mission is to deliver cross-channel customer experiences that ultimately help our customers’ businesses grow their awareness, engagement and revenue. Headquartered in San Diego, CA with a second location in Denver, CO, we pride ourselves in working with brands in Outdoors, Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Consumer Electronics, CPG and Non-profit. For more information please visit http://www.digitaloperative.com.

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