Cardinal Digital Marketing, a healthcare performance marketing agency based in Atlanta, has been named number 55 on the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2025 Pacesetter list, which honors the 75 fastest-growing private companies in metro Atlanta. The company's inclusion marks its eighth year on the list, a testament to its consistent growth and industry leadership. Qualification for the award required companies to be established before Q1 2022, demonstrate employee growth, and achieve more than 50% sales growth over a two-year period, with at least $1 million in revenue in 2024. The full list is available at Atlanta Business Chronicle.
In addition to the Pacesetter recognition, Cardinal earlier this year placed 18th on the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2025 list of Atlanta's Largest Advertising and Marketing Agencies. Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, "Once again, we are honored to be recognized on the annual Atlanta Pacesetter list for our company growth and achievement over the past two years. As an agency focused on igniting client growth within the healthcare industry, we are working to continue to expand our commitment to performance marketing innovation including in digital and AI technologies."
Founded in 2009, Cardinal Digital Marketing specializes in healthcare performance marketing, offering services such as digital strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising, social media advertising, web design, and analytics. The company has previously been ranked the #1 fastest-growing agency in the Southeast by The Agency 100 and has appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies. It has also been named one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta.
Cardinal is set to host "Scaling Up: The Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit" and the debut of the Flockie Awards, which recognize innovative healthcare marketing campaigns. The virtual event will take place on October 28–29, 2025, and is free for healthcare marketers and executives. More information about the summit and awards can be found at Cardinal's Scaling Up page.
The company's consistent recognition on the Pacesetter list highlights its role as a key player in the healthcare marketing sector, leveraging digital and AI technologies to drive client growth. As the industry evolves, Cardinal's focus on performance marketing innovation positions it for continued success in a competitive landscape.
