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There is always something new and newsworthy happening at Authentic.

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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.

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Awards

Award Recognition

August 2025 Authentic® Ranks #2976 on Inc. 5000 2025 List as a 2-Time Honoree

April 2025 Authentic® Named a Finalist for the 2025 Meaningful Capitalism Awards

September 2024 Authentic® Debuts on Twin Cities Largest Women-Owned Businesses List

August 2024 Authentic® Named a Second-Time Fast 50 Honoree by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - Ranks #12

August 2024 Authentic® Ranks #2261 on Inc. 5000 2024 List

June 2024 Authentic® Named a 2024 Best Places to Work Honoree For Second Year

September 2024 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Awards Authentic Founder & CEO Jennifer Zick a 2024 Women In Business Honoree

October 2023 Authentic® Named a 2024 Fast 50 Honoree by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - Ranks #16

June 2023 Authentic Named a 2023 Best Places to Work Honoree

December 2021 Authentic nominated for 2022 BOLD Awards

August 2021 Authentic recognized as “Best of Business” finalist

December 2019 Authentic nominated for 2020 BOLD Awards

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Authentic® Ranks #2976 on Inc. 5000 2025 List

Authentic® Ranks #2976 on Inc. 5000 2025 List

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Authentic® Named a Finalist for the 2025 Meaningful Capitalism Awards

Authentic® Named a Finalist for the 2025 Meaningful Capitalism Awards

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Authentic Founder & CEO Jennifer Zick Joins 2025 ACG Minnesota Board of Directors

Authentic Founder & CEO Jennifer Zick Joins 2025 ACG Minnesota Board of Directors

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Authentic® Debuts on Twin Cities Largest Women-Owned Businesses List

Authentic® Debuts on Twin Cities Largest Women-Owned Businesses List

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Authentic® Named a Second-Time Fast 50 Honoree by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

Authentic® Named a Second-Time Fast 50 Honoree by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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Authentic® Ranks #2261 on Inc. 5000 2024 List

Authentic® Ranks #2261 on Inc. 5000 2024 List

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