Krupp Kommunications/K2 Named to 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

August 25, 2011; 01:21 AM

New York, NY, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked Krupp Kommunications/K2, a full-service public relations, marketing, media and branding company, to its fifth annual Inc.

500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private

companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy--America's independent entrepreneurs.

Online retailer ideeli tops this year's list. Krupp Kommunications joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year's list. This is the second year in a row that Krupp Kommunications has achieved a ranking on the Inc list.

"Being named to this list in consecutive years is a terrific honor and achievement," said Krupp Kommunications/K2 CEO and Founder, Heidi Krupp. "We look forward to sustained growth as we continue to expand our capabilities providing the integrated marketing tools our clients demand. Our magnificent team continues to develop and execute our strategic brand building strategies while offering outstanding service to our client/partners."

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc.

500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on

this year's list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

About Krupp Kommunications, Inc.

Established in 1996, Krupp Kommunications/K2 is an award winning integrated public relations and marketing agency specializing in brand development for lifestyle, entertainment, and publishing properties.

Utilizing K2's staff of publicists, having at one time worked for the media and the firm's "of the media mindset", K2 works with clients to create customized, strategic campaigns that deliver extraordinary results. K2s mission is to build brands that enrich lives by working with individuals and organizations who improve the world around them.

We take pride in our relationship with our clients, making our "Konnections your assets." For more information, please visit www.kruppkommunications.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc.

(www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

Methodology

The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2010.

(Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been

acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 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 www.inc.com/500.

CONTACT: David Thalberg

         Krupp Kommunications

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