Inc. magazine today recognized Dealer.com   (www.dealer.com ) with a rank of 88 among the top 100 fastest growing private advertising and marketing companies.  Dealer.com, the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, experienced a three year sales growth of 307.2% between 2005 and 2008. Overall, Dealer.com was ranked number 996 on the third annual Inc. 5000 an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. 2009 marks the third consecutive year that Dealer.com has been recognized in the ranking.  The Inc. 5000 list represents the most comprehensive look the most important segment of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

"Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate," said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. "That's why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year."

Commenting on the ranking, Mark Bonfigli, Dealer.com CEO, stated: "Our employees are the heart of our business and they are responsible for our growth and this top ranking-- for the third consecutive year.  I am excited about our ranking and give credit to the entire Dealer.com team.  Their talent and dedication to our clients' success is what drives our business and our continued growth.  In fact, we are currently on track to have our most successful year ever in 2009."

Methodology

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million. The top 10 percent of companies on the list comprise the Inc. 500, now in its 28th year.

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 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.

About Dealer.com (www.dealer.com ) Dealer.com is the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, providing award winning e-marketing solutions to OEMs, auto dealers and media companies.  More of the nation's top auto groups use Dealer.com for their local online marketing than any other provider.  Recent national and international accolades include: the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, top ranking in the Net PromoterR Score Survey of customer satisfaction, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and the Web Marketing Association's Automobile Standard of Excellence.   In addition, Dealer.com was the 2008 top rated web provider on leading online rating websites, as well as the Gold Award winner from the Dealers' choice awards for best dealer website solutions.

08/26/09