Viral Nation, a global leader in social media marketing and creator partnerships, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024 by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine. This prestigious annual ranking celebrates Canadian companies based on three-year revenue growth, with Viral Nation achieving a 300% increase.
“Since 2014, Viral Nation has been at the forefront of influencer marketing, evolving from a talent agency into a powerhouse driving social-first transformation,” said Joe Gagliese, CEO and Co-Founder. “In the past year, we’ve achieved significant milestones, including being named MGM Resorts’ influencer marketing agency of record, launching the LIONS Creators program with Cannes LIONS, and winning the Innovation Award for Social Media at SXSW for our AI-powered brand safety tool, Viral Nation Secure. This ranking from The Globe and Mail validates our commitment to leading the future of social-first marketing.”
Canada’s Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking that began in 2019 to recognize the achievements of innovative Canadian businesses. Companies must complete a rigorous application process and meet specific revenue requirements to qualify. This year, 416 companies were featured in the ranking.
“Our ranking highlights the ingenuity of Canadian entrepreneurs and corporate leaders,” said Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “Their stories inspire future generations of business leaders across the country.”
Gagliese added, “Viral Nation’s remarkable growth over the past decade is rooted in its Canadian origins and dedication to adapting to the rapidly evolving creator economy. We’ve bolstered our leadership with the recent appointment of Kevin King as Chief Revenue Officer, who brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision.”
Andrew Saunders, CEO of The Globe and Mail, congratulated the winners, praising their resilience and dedication to innovation, which propelled their growth.
The full list of 2024 winners is available in the October issue of Report on Business magazine and online.
About The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail is Canada’s leading news media company, known for driving national discussions through independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics, and national affairs, the newspaper reaches 6.2 million readers weekly, while its Report on Business magazine reaches 2.9 million readers per issue in both print and digital formats. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.
About Viral Nation
Founded in 2014, Viral Nation is a global social media agency dedicated to making brands culturally relevant through a social-first marketing approach. Originally established as an influencer talent management firm, Viral Nation believes that creators and social communities are the new media. The agency offers services such as influencer marketing, community management, brand reputation, content production, and more, powering growth for global brands like e.l.f. Cosmetics, Audible, The Coca-Cola Company, Disney, Microsoft, and Walmart.
For more information, visit www.viralnation.com and follow Viral Nation on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
