Consumer Rating, one of the fastest-growing U.S. companies, has acquired BrandXads, a leading digital marketing agency and media network. Together, they aim to establish a powerful ecosystem designed to drive sustainable, measurable growth for advertisers.

Consumer Rating, a free online resource of consumer product reviews and one of fastest-growing companies in the U.S. according to Inc., announced that it has completed the acquisition of BrandXads, a leading digital marketing agency and media network. The acquisition, effective September 1, 2025, strengthens Consumer Rating’s marketing reach and capabilities while expanding its ability to deliver high-value customers at scale.

“BrandXads has been our long-time strategic partner and bringing them formally into the Consumer Rating family marks a natural evolution of our growth strategy,” said Blake Harrison, Co-Founder & CEO of Consumer Rating. “By combining Consumer Rating’s brand-first, data-driven publishing approach with BrandXads’ proven marketing strategy, we are positioning ourselves to deliver even greater value to our clients and partners.”

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Established in 2005, BrandXads has 20 years of experience assisting more than 300 global brands across various industries with customer acquisition initiatives, including email marketing, search, display, social and video. Twice recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, BrandXads has built a strong reputation as a trusted leader in digital growth and media excellence.

“This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for BrandXads,” said Stephen Berg, Founder and CEO of BrandXads. “Joining forces with Consumer Rating allows us to accelerate our growth, expand our reach and continue to deliver best-in-class digital marketing and media solutions to our clients on a larger scale.”

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With this acquisition, Consumer Rating enhances its position as a brand-centric leader in performance marketing. Together with BrandXads, the combined organization unites an expansive media network with deep expertise in publishing and digital marketing strategy, establishing a powerful ecosystem designed to drive sustainable, measurable growth for advertisers.