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ABCS Insights Ranks No. 166 on 2026 Inc. 5000, Highlighting Rapid Growth in Advertising Effectiveness Analytics
ABCS Insights has leapt to No. 166 on Inc.’s 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the benchmark for America’s fastest‑growing private firms. The private analytics company posted a staggering 2,117 % revenue rise between 2022 and 2025, earning it the top spot in the Advertising, Marketing & PR category and marking its second consecutive appearance on the list.
The firm bills itself as a platform that links advertising spend to tangible business outcomes across the entire customer journey. Its analytics suite spans audience insights, optimization, and outcomes measurement, and it claims to sift through trillions of transactions, media, and consumer behavior signals in the United States and Canada. By offering an independent, data‑driven view, ABCS says it helps brands, agencies, publishers, and commerce media partners plan, measure, and optimize advertising as a true driver of growth.
ABCS’s 2,117 % growth rate is more than sixteen times the median 130 % growth of all 2026 list companies. The company attributes the surge to expanding into Canada, onboarding new enterprise customers, and enhancing omnichannel measurement capabilities. Its independent outcomes platform is positioned to serve a market that increasingly demands a connected view of advertising performance across retail media, streaming, social, commerce, and emerging channels.
"This recognition reflects something much bigger than our growth," said CEO and co‑founder Jerome Shimizu in the company’s press release. "Advertising has entered a new era where every marketing investment is expected to prove its business impact. As media has become more fragmented across retail media, streaming, social, commerce, and emerging channels, independent measurement has become more important. We built ABCS to provide that independent view, connecting the customer journey and revealing what actually drives outcomes. Our growth reflects both an incredible team and an industry that is demanding a new standard for advertising effectiveness—and we’re proud to be helping define it."
CTO and co‑founder Michael Sheng echoed the importance of data: "You can’t have Connected Outcomes without complete data. You need to see the full picture to understand why advertising worked. From the beginning, we’ve focused on building one of the industry’s most complete, independent views of consumer purchasing behavior across all channels and retailers. That foundation gives our clients confidence in the decisions they make every day. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built—and we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible."
Inc. selected firms for the 2026 list based on percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. Eligible companies must be U.S.‑based, privately held, and independent as of December 31 2025, with minimum revenue thresholds of $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025. The 5,000‑company list collectively added more than 627,000 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. Inc. will honor the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala in Dallas, Texas, from October 14 to 16.
Backed by Volition Capital, ABCS Insights continues to focus on delivering causal, connected, and consistent measurement. Its rapid growth and Inc. 5000 recognition underscore the expanding demand for independent advertising analytics in a market where marketers seek clear evidence that spend translates into measurable business outcomes.
The firm bills itself as a platform that links advertising spend to tangible business outcomes across the entire customer journey. Its analytics suite spans audience insights, optimization, and outcomes measurement, and it claims to sift through trillions of transactions, media, and consumer behavior signals in the United States and Canada. By offering an independent, data‑driven view, ABCS says it helps brands, agencies, publishers, and commerce media partners plan, measure, and optimize advertising as a true driver of growth.
ABCS’s 2,117 % growth rate is more than sixteen times the median 130 % growth of all 2026 list companies. The company attributes the surge to expanding into Canada, onboarding new enterprise customers, and enhancing omnichannel measurement capabilities. Its independent outcomes platform is positioned to serve a market that increasingly demands a connected view of advertising performance across retail media, streaming, social, commerce, and emerging channels.
"This recognition reflects something much bigger than our growth," said CEO and co‑founder Jerome Shimizu in the company’s press release. "Advertising has entered a new era where every marketing investment is expected to prove its business impact. As media has become more fragmented across retail media, streaming, social, commerce, and emerging channels, independent measurement has become more important. We built ABCS to provide that independent view, connecting the customer journey and revealing what actually drives outcomes. Our growth reflects both an incredible team and an industry that is demanding a new standard for advertising effectiveness—and we’re proud to be helping define it."
CTO and co‑founder Michael Sheng echoed the importance of data: "You can’t have Connected Outcomes without complete data. You need to see the full picture to understand why advertising worked. From the beginning, we’ve focused on building one of the industry’s most complete, independent views of consumer purchasing behavior across all channels and retailers. That foundation gives our clients confidence in the decisions they make every day. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built—and we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible."
Inc. selected firms for the 2026 list based on percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. Eligible companies must be U.S.‑based, privately held, and independent as of December 31 2025, with minimum revenue thresholds of $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025. The 5,000‑company list collectively added more than 627,000 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. Inc. will honor the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala in Dallas, Texas, from October 14 to 16.
Backed by Volition Capital, ABCS Insights continues to focus on delivering causal, connected, and consistent measurement. Its rapid growth and Inc. 5000 recognition underscore the expanding demand for independent advertising analytics in a market where marketers seek clear evidence that spend translates into measurable business outcomes.
