AdShark Makes the Inc. 5000 List

It’s official: AdShark has landed on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. It is AdShark’s third time landing on the Inc. 5000 list in the past 6 years (AdShark made the list in 2020 at #1179 and 2021 at #2007). In 2025, AdShark was listed as No. 4609.

For those unfamiliar, the Inc. 5000 is a prestigious ranking that highlights the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the country. It’s a list filled with innovative companies that shape the future of their industries. AdShark saw a 67% 3-year growth in revenue, earning us a place on the list – an achievement we’re proud to celebrate.

“Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the fastest-growing private companies in America is a big achievement,” says Rick Berg, CEO of AdShark. “It’s a testament to our team’s dedication to going above and beyond in helping businesses grow.”

The AdShark team at our recent all-staff retreat (2025)

For us at AdShark, making this list is another milestone in what’s been a big year for us. We’ve expanded our clients, launched new campaigns while navigating AI and changing platforms, and continued to refine our strategies to help our clients and their businesses grow and succeed. None of it would be possible without our hard-working team or without the trust and partnership of our amazing clients

More About AdShark

AdShark is a digital marketing agency in Fargo, North Dakota that strategically partners with customers to grow their business through online advertising. Our process involves strategizing, executing, and continuously optimizing our clients’ digital ads, SEO, and websites to help local companies compete at a national level.

Our agency was founded in 2013 by Rick Berg and Sean Maki after seeing firsthand how powerful and effective digital campaigns could be. Over the last 12 years, we’ve been able to help businesses of all shapes and sizes (and budgets!) increase their visibility, generate more leads, and take in additional revenue. We’re based out of our downtown Fargo office, and we have 24 growth-driven AdSharks who are hungry to help our clients achieve success online. See for yourself through these case studies from some of our top customers.