PostcardMania once again finds themselves in select company on the Inc. 5000 list, which was recently released for 2010. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Other national businesses gracing the list include AMC Entertainment, 7-eleven, Toys ‘R’ Us, and popular music website Pandora.
The list compiles America’s fastest growing, privately held companies and is a sought-after distinction amongst entrepreneurs. "The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."
Founder and CEO of PostcardMania, Joy Gendusa, is honored by the award. "It’s a great reward for all the hard work we do around here! It means a whole lot to me, personally, to make the Inc. 5000, and I know it means a lot to my staff, too. We have some departments working literally around the clock to help other businesses succeed, so it’s nice to see all that work pay off."
Despite the fact that most of this year’s measuring period (2006-2009) took place during a recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list increased to $321.6 billion, up more than 50 percent from last year. With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, policymakers and business leaders will do well to look to the Inc. 5000 companies for fresh ideas on achieving growth and creating jobs.
While PostcardMania celebrates the distinction, they were quick to stress their focus is not on winning an award, but on continuing to move forward with their own business and help clients grow theirs, too. "We’re all thrilled to be on the list again," says Gendusa, "but our goal is to be on top of the list. That’s what we’re working for. Hopefully, that’s what we’ll be talking about this time next year."
About PostcardMania:
PostcardMania is one of the nation’s most effective marketing companies specializing in lead generation for small to large-sized business. They’ve been featured on the Inc. 500 and 5,000 lists and offer complete marketing campaigns with graphic design, printing, mailing list acquisition, mailing services, website development and email marketing services — all while continuing to educate clients with free marketing advice.
By 2008, revenues reached nearly $19 million and the company now employs over 150 people, prints 4 million and mails 2 million postcards each week representing more than 40,000 customers in over 350 industries. Visit us at www.postcardmania.com
About Inc. Magazine:
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.