The Branded Things Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Hopkinsville, KY, August 12, 2025 - Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that The Branded Things is on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment - its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 is an incredible honor. It’s also a celebration of the people who made it happen. Our team’s drive, creativity and commitment to going the extra mile brought us here. We are equally grateful to our clients for trusting us with their brands,” says Sarah Whitaker, CEO of The Branded Things & Williams Advertising.

The Branded Things is the branded merchandise agency arm of Williams Advertising partnering with companies to elevate brand visibility through strategic, design-forward merchandise. Powered by a team of experienced marketers, The Branded Things specializes in corporate gifting, branded apparel and impactful promotional products.

The Branded Things was ranked in the top half of 2025 Inc. 5000 honorees at 2002. Notably, The Branded Things was ranked at 178 in the advertising, marketing & PR industry and 11 in Kentucky.

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm - they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

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About The Branded Things

The Branded Things specializes in branded merchandise solutions for growth-oriented and enterprise-level companies seeking to advertise, engage, or show appreciation. Powered by a team of experienced marketers, The Branded Things creates corporate gifting, branded apparel, and promotional products designed to enhance brand visibility. For more information on corporate merchandise solutions from The Branded Things, visit https://thebrandedthings.com/corporate-merchandise-solutions/.