Canada’s Top Growing SEO Agency: Ignite Digital Named to Globe & Mail Growth List

In 2019, Ignite Digital landed at No. 73 on the very first Canada’s Top Growing Companies list. This ranking comes from The Globe and Mail and its Report on Business magazine. It’s a big deal. They don’t just hand these out; they look for the most ambitious independent businesses in the country based on three-year revenue growth.

To make the cut, we had to go through a strict application process and provide verified financial proof. This put us in the top tier of the 400 businesses recognized nationwide for showing real grit and innovation.

Why does a business growth award matter to a marketing client? It shows we practice what we preach. Being ranked in the top 100 of all participating Canadian companies is solid proof of our momentum and staying power. Our growth happened because we focused on delivering measurable value—when our clients win, we win too. It’s that simple. View Ignite Digital’s #73 Ranking on the Globe and Mail Official Site.

The Strategy Behind the Win: Growth Through Results

Landing at No. 73 on the Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies is more than a vanity metric—it is independent financial proof that Ignite Digital is one of the most stable and successful agencies in the country. In an industry where agencies come and go, our verified 3-year revenue growth demonstrates staying power.

The Challenge: Scaling a Service Business. Scaling a digital agency without sacrificing quality is notoriously difficult. The challenge we faced was to grow our client base rapidly while maintaining the boutique-level service that made us successful in the first place. We needed to prove that we could deliver enterprise-level results at scale.

The Solution: A “Client-Win” Growth Model. Ignite Digital didn’t grow by increasing prices; we grew by increasing client retention. Our strategy was simple but difficult to execute:

• Performance-Based Retention: We tied our own growth metrics to the success of our clients. If they grew, they stayed. If they stayed, we grew.
• Investment in Talent: Unlike competitors who outsourced to cut costs, we invested heavily in building a state-of-the-art in-house team in Mississauga, ensuring quality control over every campaign.
• Diversified Portfolio: We successfully expanded our services across competitive verticals (Medical, Legal, Home Services), reducing risk and ensuring steady revenue streams regardless of market fluctuations.

The Results: National Recognition. The Globe and Mail ranking is based on hard financial data, not subjective opinion.

• Top 100 Status: Ranking #73 placed us in the top tier of Canada’s most ambitious companies.
• Verified Financial Health: To make the list, we had to open our books to independent auditors, proving that our growth was organic, profitable, and sustainable.
• Market Leadership: This award validates Ignite Digital as a dominant player in the Canadian digital landscape.

Why This Matters for Your Business: When you hire an agency, you need to know they will be around next year. This award is your guarantee that Ignite Digital is a financially sound, rapidly growing partner that has the resources and stability to support your business for the long haul.

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