Balihoo Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies on Inc. 500 List

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Balihoo (http://balihoo.com), the premier provider of Local Marketing Automation technology and services to national brands with local marketing needs, was recently named to the Inc. 500 list and recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Recognized as an expert voice and resource for rising businesses, Inc. magazine has identified the most exciting and successful private ventures for more than thirty years through its Inc. 500|5000 rankings. Ranked at #401 overall, Balihoo joins reputable Inc. 500 predecessors which include Zappos, Microsoft, Visa, Jamba Juice, Oracle and many other trailblazing companies.

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"Balihoo is honored to be among the Inc. 500 companies for 2010, and to be part of an elite list of innovative and fast-growing businesses that forged their own distinct path to success," said Pete Gombert, Balihoo's CEO. "Our growing list of clients made it possible for us to win this award and their business with us validates both our vision, and effort to deliver superior solutions and customer service. Our Local Marketing Automation solution dramatically increases the efficiency and effectiveness of local marketing efforts through integrated co-op management, ad building and local marketing execution across all media types. By streamlining the overly complicated marketing process, Balihoo is providing national brands and their affiliated local marketers a significant competitive advantage at a time when most local marketers are struggling to get their message out. We are committed to continue revolutionizing local marketing."

The Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2006. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies.

To learn how Balihoo's Local Marketing Automation Solution can help companies translate national strategies into local execution, register for a demonstration, view a Flash demonstration, or download one of Balihoo's white papers (Local Marketing Automation, or Local Franchise Marketing Playbook. Visit http://balihoo.com to learn more.

About Balihoo Balihoo is the premier provider of Local Marketing Automation technology and services to national brands with local marketing needs. Balihoo brings enterprise-class marketing to the local level and gives national brands full visibility into all local marketing activities and results. http://balihoo.com

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