News & Awards
There is always something new and newsworthy happening at Authentic.
Milestones in Our Journey
Since our founding in 2017, Authentic has grown from a kitchen-table startup to a recognized marketing leadership firm. We’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished alongside our clients and the recognition we’ve received along the way.
These milestones and honors reflect our team’s dedication to our mission: helping businesses Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® while creating fulfilling careers for marketing leaders and all of our employees. Each recognition represents countless hours of collaborative work and the trust our clients place in us.
We share these achievements not just to celebrate our growth, but to acknowledge the partnerships and community that have made them possible. They’re chapters in our ongoing story of building something meaningful together.
Award Recognition
August 2026 Authentic® Earns Spot on 2026 Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year Read More
May 2026 Authentic® Named an Honoree of the 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Award Read More
March 2026 Authentic® Named for Third Consecutive Year on the Largest Twin Cities Women-Owned Business List Read More
September 2025 Authentic® Recognized for Second Consecutive Year on the Largest Twin Cities Women-Owned Business List Read More
August 2025 Authentic® Earns Spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year Read More
April 2025 Authentic® Named a Finalist for the 2025 Meaningful Capitalism Awards Read More
September 2024 Authentic® Debuts on the Largest Twin Cities Women-Owned Businesses List Read More
August 2024 Authentic® Named a Second-Time Fast 50 Honoree by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - Ranks #12 Read More
August 2024 Authentic® Makes Inc. 5000 List for the First Time Read More
June 2024 Authentic® Named a 2024 Best Places to Work Honoree For Second Year Read More
September 2024 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Awards Authentic Founder & CEO Jennifer Zick a 2024 Women In Business Honoree Read More
October 2023 Authentic® Named a 2024 Fast 50 Honoree by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - Ranks #16 Read More
June 2023 Authentic Named a 2023 Best Places to Work Honoree Read More
December 2021 Authentic nominated for 2022 BOLD Awards Read More
August 2021 Authentic recognized as “Best of Business” finalist Read More
December 2019 Authentic nominated for 2020 BOLD Awards Read More
Latest News
Authentic® Welcomes Fractional CMO, Shawn Coyne
Authentic® Welcomes Fractional CMO, Jon Louis
Authentic® Welcomes Fractional CMO, Jeffrey Martin
Authentic Earns Spot on 2026 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Third Consecutive Year
Jennifer Zick to Speak at Private Directors Association Panel on AI
Jennifer Zick Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for Women’s History Month
Authentic® Named an Honoree of the 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Award
Authentic® Announces Strategic Leadership Expansion to Fuel Rapid Growth in 2026
