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Kobie Recognized on the 2019 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Ninth Year


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine has recognized Kobie as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, ranking the global leader in loyalty marketing No. 1842 on this year's Inc. 5000 list.

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Introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list ranks the fastest-growing private companies based on percentage revenue growth over the previous three years. Kobie has been honored with the recognition nine times, and has expanded its footprint into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as it has scaled its services and technology alongside a growing client roster.

With revenue growth of 220 percent over the past three years, Kobie was also designated as a "Top Tampa company" by Inc. Magazine.

"Kobie has had a relentless focus over the last three years in attracting and retaining teammates with an entrepreneurial mindset who share in our passion for delivering customer experiences that drive loyalty," said Bram Hechtkopf, CEO of Kobie. "Through this investment, we've created best-in-class products that equip our clients with the tools they need to deliver dynamic digital consumer experiences and grow their enterprise value through loyalty."

Earlier this year, Kobie launched its next generation real-time loyalty platform, Kobie Alchemy X, offering brands across multiple industries a platform to deliver meaningful value and experiences that drive engagement along the entire customer journey. And shortly after the product launch, Forrester Research, one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world, recognized Kobie as a leader among loyalty program service providers to solve brands' greatest business issues.

For more on Kobie and to view career opportunities, visit kobie.com.

About Kobie
Kobie is a loyalty marketing company that designs, builds, optimizes and supports customer experiences for many of the world's most successful brands. Kobie believes in building relationships by deepening the emotional and behavioral connections brands have with their customers. Their integrated and innovative loyalty solutions deliver the most impactful results for their clients' bottom line. To learn more, visit kobie.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology
The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent?not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies?as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media
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. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

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