TRNDY Social, a celebrity marketing company, has been recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 372 nationally. The company achieved 944% revenue growth between 2022 and 2025, according to Inc. magazine.
This milestone was marked by TRNDY Social CEO and co-founder Mike Visnick's participation in the Nasdaq Opening Bell celebration on August 11 in Times Square, New York City. The event honored the companies included in the 2026 Inc. 5000, America's fastest-growing private companies.
Visnick was invited to the ceremony as part of the Inc. 5000 Opening Bell celebration, which officially launched the 2026 list. Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell.
TRNDY Social also secured No. 29 in the Advertising, Marketing & PR category, No. 32 within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, and No. 49 among Florida-based companies.
The Inc. 5000 list ranks companies based on their percentage revenue growth during the specified three-year period. Honorees must meet criteria for revenue, independence, and private ownership before undergoing editorial review. The companies on the 2026 list collectively generated $385 billion in revenue in 2025, with the median company experiencing approximately 130% growth.
Founded in 2022 by Visnick and Chief Marketing Officer Logan Simmons, TRNDY Social operates at the intersection of brands, celebrities, and media. The company connects businesses with public figures and develops integrated campaigns spanning television, streaming, social media, digital channels, and podcasts.
Visnick's background includes experience in the direct-response television industry and working with entrepreneur Kevin Harrington, which he credits with shaping TRNDY's model. Simmons's expertise lies in music management and building digital audiences within the entertainment sector. Together, they aim to combine celebrity reach with the targeting capabilities of digital marketing.
TRNDY's strategy is built on the premise that consumers engage with brands across multiple platforms. The company's approach, which it describes as "The Bridge from Brands to Celebrities," combines endorsements with advertising across various media channels. Initially focusing on athletes, TRNDY has expanded its roster to include entertainment personalities, television figures, creators, and podcast campaigns.